In the eyes of 38-year-old Zhang Li, love seems to be a distant fantasy, a field in which she was once so disappointed. Since the end of that relationship with her boyfriend in the northwest, her heart seems to be shrouded in a shadow that will never be erased. She once thought that she could protect her singleness forever, but in a chance encounter, she was joked by fate.
This chance encounter took place in Sanya, Hainan, a place that makes people feel refreshed, especially for a depressed Zhang Li, who is a safe haven for her to escape from her troubles. However, what she didn't expect was that in this place she met Li Peng, a mature man in his fifties. In Zhang Li's eyes, Li Peng does not look stale like other men of the same age, but exudes a unique charm, which may be what she desires deep in her heart.
The meeting between the two is not accidental, they are both Fujianese, and this friendship between them has a tacit understanding. From acquaintance to acquaintance, and then to love, the development of this relationship seems to be predestined. For Zhang Li, Li Peng is not only a lover, but also like a confidant elder and a big brother who can be relied on. In his company, she seemed to have found her long-lost father's love and felt the warmth of being cared for.
However, good things are often short-lived. With the end of the holidays, the two had to return to their respective lives. Zhang Li returned to her job as a teacher, while Li Peng was busy with his career. While returning to real life, Zhang Li began to gradually feel Li Peng's coldness. Maybe he has become accustomed to living alone, or maybe his attitude towards feelings has changed, in short, his concern for Zhang Li seems to have become less delicate than before.
For someone who has experienced love trauma, this coldness is so biting. Zhang Li once thought that she could face everything strongly, but when she found out that she was hurt again, her inner strength began to crumble. She hated her naivety, her powerlessness, and her dedication to love. However, time does not stop at her pain, and life goes on.
When the punctual arrival of the eldest aunt announced the end of this relationship, Zhang Li was finally relieved. She knew that this might just be a beautiful encounter, a miss between her and Li Peng. She gave herself an explanation, let go of her obsession with the past, and also let go of her reluctance to Li Peng. After sending a farewell message, she deleted him from WeChat, determined to bury this relationship completely in her heart.
For Zhang Li, this experience may be a failed love, but it is also a process of growth. She learned to let go, she learned to forgive, and she learned to be stronger. Maybe one day in the future, she will meet her own love again, and then she will be more mature and stronger to meet her own happiness.