"Ordinary Electric Switch" tells the story of Lin Mo, an electrician with an ordinary background. He works as an inconspicuous electrician in a community. He deals with aging wiring and shirk-passing bosses every day. He lives in poverty and does not see much hope. His father was seriously ill and was hospitalized, which made his life even worse. He could only survive on food and clothing.
During a crisis in the power distribution room on a rainy night, Lin Mo relied on his solid skills and sense of responsibility to avoid a possible fire in time, and unexpectedly met Zhang Qiming, a senior in the power industry who had been taught by his father. This encounter became a turning point in Lin Mo's life.
In the new environment, Lin Mo faced contempt caused by the gap in academic qualifications, exclusion and difficulties from his colleagues, especially Xiao Li, who graduated from a prestigious school, who targeted him everywhere. However, relying on his rich experience accumulated on the front line, the pragmatic spirit inherited from his father, and his own hard work, he emerged in front of technical difficulties time and time again.
In the story, Lin Mo not only has to deal with technical challenges at work, but also deals with interpersonal disputes in the workplace. While adhering to his original intention and constantly growing, he uses his own hands and wisdom to make ordinary life like a switch being reopened, gradually blooming with his own light.