The story begins in the spring of 1972, which is the spring of Eilechuan, and everything is recovering. But for Xiuzhi from Sichuan, the feeling of coming all the way to Elechuan is heavy.
She followed her sisters from the same country and took the train to this strange land, only because her cousin mentioned in the letter that she wanted to introduce her to a partner. However, the tricks of fate make all plans unthinkable. The object of her cousin's original plan to introduce died in an accident before she arrived, and her cousin's family was poor and could not keep Xiuzhi, so she could only be left alone in the Eilechuan River.
In this strange land, Xiuzhi wanders lonely on the horse farm like a bird that has lost its way. Until she collapsed on the side of the road due to hunger and exhaustion, she was rescued by Guo Yanzi, a well-known warm-hearted person on the ranch. The uncle not only gave her a place to eat, but also a home.
In this home, Xiuzhi met her husband Xu Lingjun. Although he is 15 years older than Xiuzhi, is a rightist, and lives in poverty, in Xiuzhi's eyes, he is a kind person. In the dilapidated and leaky hut, Xiuzhi saw his weather-beaten face and his nervousness about her. However, despite the awkwardness of their initial encounter, they eventually find each other in life.
Their first meal was only a bowl of white rice porridge, but it became a precious memory in the lives of the two. Faced with the dilemma of only having a bowl and a pair of chopsticks, they used a reluctance to get through it with a smile. Xiuzhi thoughtfully took out her own spoon to make the meal warm and touching. They finally broke the silence and began to talk about each other's stories, each other's families, and shed tears of resonance.
In the days that followed, Xiuzhi added endless warmth and vitality to their home. From repairing their houses to planting trees, from raising chickens and rabbits to building new huts, their lives have been enriched by Xiuzhi's efforts.
And in the days when her husband was not at home, Xiuzhi did not stop moving forward. She studied hard, was eager to grow, and even learned to read the subtitles of a movie. For her, every day is a process of learning and growth, and a sentence from "Lenin in 1918" has become the motto of her life.
As time goes by, their lives get better and better. A year later, they welcomed their child, and Xu Lingjun also rediscovered his place in Ranch Primary School because of Xiuzhi's company. And Xu Lingjun's father gradually accepted the reality because of his son-in-law's insistence.
When considering going to the United States, Xu Lingjun decided to stay, because he knew that his home was here, his life was here, and most importantly, his love was here. The appearance of Xiuzhi gave him endless courage and hope, and made him rekindle his love for life.
Xiuzhi is like a light, illuminating every corner of Xu Lingjun's life. Her perseverance and warmth made Xu Lingjun understand the meaning of life and the true meaning of love.
As they face the future together, they know that no matter how life changes, they will be firmly attached to each other and face it together. Because they have understood that happiness does not lie in wealth and status, but in the companionship and understanding of each other.
Because of Xiuzhi, Xu Lingjun's life is full of hope and light, and their love has become stronger and deeper. In their stories, we see the true meaning of life and the power of love. As the saying goes, "There are thousands of people in the world, don't ask for floating clouds, and if you are like a rainbow, you will know what you meet above." "Xiuzhi is the rainbow that gave Xu Lingjun the best gift in his life.