It tells the story of the daily life of the people at the bottom of society in the small town of Bianchui from the early 1980s to the early 21st century. The Wang family and his wife are both small and self-employed, barely making ends meet. Because Wang Damin committed suicide out of fear of crime, his three sons and daughters, who were kind-hearted in nature, dropped out of school at an early age. The Wang family's life became worse and worse, making it difficult to survive. Widow Blue Grass's temperament changed drastically, becoming lonely, surly, selfish, and patriarchal. The three children each have their own experiences in growing up and getting married.
The eldest sister, Wang Qiqi, is underage. She dropped out of school and worked to earn money to supplement the family income. She loves her mother and younger siblings very much and works hard without complaining, but she is not recognized by her mother. But with the support of his younger sister Wang Xiaoxue, his aunt, and his uncle, he married the person of his choice, ran a shoe repair shop, and lived a worry-free life wholeheartedly.
The second sister, Wang Xiaoxue, has been dependent on others since she was a child because of her father's death. She has a tolerant and introverted character, soft on the outside but strong on the inside. However, the marriage went through many twists and turns and suffered many hardships, but it was not crushed by the disaster. It continued to prosper and raised an excellent daughter. In the end, he reunited with his lover Zhang Yao, but he couldn't fall in love.
Wang Chuwu, the only male member of the Wang family, was pampered and uneducated since he was a child. When he entered the society, his life was difficult. He wanted to learn cultural skills as a foundation for his life, but it was too late. But he was single-minded in love, and his only house and savings were wiped out, leaving him with nothing, and he was forced to divorce. To make a living, I traveled far away from home and was deceived, but I dared to take responsibility. After that, he searched for his son but couldn't see him. He focused on making money and wanted his son to receive a good education. By some strange combination of circumstances, he became the lover of the female boss. But he was kind at heart, and when he was out, he sacrificed his life to save others, became a hero, and died young.
The third generation of the Wang family received a good education, successfully pursued their studies and careers, and lived happily.
Intention: Ordinary people have the courage to fight against evil, small people can also become heroes, and ordinary people's love continues to move forward.