In "Parents' Love", although An Jie and Jiang Defu's relationship is known as a good story, their love journey is full of twists and turns, full of complicated emotions and knots. 
When they first met, Jiang Defu was not a firm suitor, and he was hesitant. The subtlety of human nature lies in this, he tested An Jie through others, and heard that she was willing to face the hardships of life with him, so he finally made up his mind to open his future and pursue this love. And An Jie is a noble-born lady who is prejudiced against those who lack cultural accomplishment, let alone a person who has been divorced. However, due to the concept of social components at that time, An Jie's family had to rely on Jiang Defu due to reality, so the two came together. In the process, they faced social values and family pressures, and endured many pressures and challenges together. 
Although it is widely believed that An Jie is ill-fated and lives happily because of Jiang Defu's protection, she is not reconciled in her heart. She even thinks she's made a sacrifice for her family. Regarding Jiang Defu's ex-wife is an arranged marriage, with no feelings and no children, An Jie reluctantly agreed to the second marriage, but the existence of the ex-wife is like a thorn in the heart. However, when Jiang Changyi suddenly broke into this happy family and called Jiang Defu "Dad", he directly challenged An Jie's bottom line. This sudden variable tore apart An Jie's pride for half of her life, causing a deep disgust and hatred to emerge in her heart. From that moment on, the thorn ceased to be an understatement of painlessness, but evolved into a deep pain and abhorrence. An Jie's mental journey is full of twists and turns and challenges, showing the subtle changes of human nature in complex emotions. 
Zhang Guilan has appeared a total of three times. With the passage of time, the hatred in An Jie's heart does not seem to have diminished in the slightest, and for her, the three words "Zhang Guilan" have become a knot that she can't get rid of for many years. After retiring, An Jie returned to her hometown with Jiang Defu for the first time, and the warm hospitality of her in-laws enabled her to blend in and temporarily feel some peace and contentment. 
However, the presence of an old man brings a striking contrast to this serene picture. The old man had messy white hair and a thin body, and his face was vicissitudes and silence, as if telling all misfortunes and grievances. This is Zhang Guilan, she became the shadow in An Jie's heart at this moment. If it weren't for her telling her son that she wanted to see her third uncle, who would have linked her to Jiang Defu's ex-wife? In the second appearance, Zhang Guilan returned home lonely after being persuaded by her son to return. She faltered, leaving the bustle of her in-laws' house and stepping into a strong sense of story. Her facial features are still angular, and she may have been a beauty when she was young, but her sorrow has long been deep in her bones, and she can no longer see her demeanor. Jiang Yafei and Jiang Weimin's acting skills clumsily walked past her, but she ignored it, as if she had long been accustomed to the strange eyes and harsh words of others. 
The last time they appeared was at the moment when the village looked at Jiang Defu deeply, and it was also the last time they saw each other. Zhang Guilan first crossed her hands and looked in the direction of the bus, as if she wanted to penetrate time and space. As the car was about to drive, she leaned forward, her hands hanging down naturally, as if she had a lot to say but couldn't speak, her body seemed to be trapped in the bricks, unable to move freely. Zhang Guilan's performance is impressive, she has no exaggerated expressions, just a few ordinary movements and gestures, but they are enough to express the vicissitudes of her life. This can be said to be the pinnacle of acting skills in the whole play, however, it is a pity that her name is not in the list of participants, and there is no detailed information about her on the Internet. This may further highlight her mystery and depth in the play. 
An Jie only glanced at it from a distance, and saw that the thin body seemed to be frozen in front of the low room, she was first surprised, and then relieved. In the face of this weathered woman, she could no longer hate it. This is not because she thinks that Zhang Guilan is old and decrepit, not as beautiful and radiant as herself, but because of the resonance of female identity. An Jie suddenly understood that although Zhang Guilan was the wife of Jiang Defu Mingmei, she lived in a simple place, and her body and mind were confined to this difficult village. In An Jie's opinion, even if Jiang Defu has a prominent identity and title outside, what does it have to do with Zhang Guilan? She learned about Zhang Guilan's distress, her husband was away from home all the year round, and she waited alone for long nights, spending endless loneliness and loneliness day after day. Jiang Defu avoided this heavy gaze, not out of disgust. Like An Jie, you can't help but forgive after a second glance, because they each have their faults. is like Jiang Changyi's heartfelt words for his mother, "Even if she is consistent, won't Jiang Defu give up on her to marry a city woman?" It is true that An Jie's social background has had an impact on Jiang Defu's career to a certain extent, but at the same time, Jiang Defu also enjoys spiritual satisfaction and living standards that are difficult for other men to achieve. Eventually, he transformed into a person who fully integrated into city life, tasting red wine, wearing a hat, wearing satin pajamas, and even began to practice tai chi, abandoning his old bad habits, as if he had become a second Ouyang Yi. 
Lao Ding and Political Commissar Wang also walked into the same trajectory, although they verbally emphasized that "people must not forget their roots", but deep down they longed for urban women. When the opportunity comes, they quickly reveal their true colors, eager to find urban women to remarry, trying to leave behind the rural wives and remind them of the difficult times. In Zhang Guilan's heart, Jiang Defu is the root of her tragic life. However, in An Jie's eyes, Jiang Defu is a rare good man who can save her from the pain of fatigue and protect her for the rest of her life. Although they are married to the same man, their lives are completely different, and An Jie feels relieved about this. Eventually, she understands that happiness is based on equal values. Even if there is a name for marriage, if the gap is too large, it is only a form rather than substance, and it is difficult to maintain. It's only a matter of time before they part ways, and instead of resenting each other's problems, it's better to live your own life. When the two parties are evenly matched, the relationship also becomes strong. 
A good drama that has been watched n times