The novel takes the experiences of three middle-aged men in their 30s to 50s as the main line, describing the embarrassment, desires and remaining ideal fighting spirit of middle-aged people. They strive to fight against the pressure of life, are constantly defeated, and keep getting up. Some people make it through, some give up, and some reach a dead end.
The "Three Treasures" friends in the article have gone from strangers to acquaintances. Everyone has different but similar experiences. Their seemingly loose relationship is actually a reflection of the mutual appreciation and mutual warmth of ordinary middle-aged people at the bottom of the workplace.
They are all ordinary people with different emotions and desires, but they also have their own bottom line and values in life. They're not perfect, but they're also real.
The most talented Huang Debao did not bury himself in the end. Even as a middle-level company struggling to survive, he was always ready to wait for opportunities. But Lin Fang can only stay with Lan Yan silently as her forever confidant.
Li Guobao, the most arrogant and arrogant man, has finally settled down. There are no risks or surprises, and he has the most stable life.
Although the most energetic Yang Zongbao repeatedly made comebacks against the odds, he was ultimately defeated miserably because of his own pride, and his family was almost destroyed.
There is no fairness in life, and there is no fixed formula. We work hard to pursue it, and the outcome may not be perfect, but at least it is worthy of our conscience.