The protagonist Wang Mancang was born in 1958 in Wangjia'ao, a rural area in the north. His grandfather was an old private school teacher in the village, his father was an honest member of the production team, and his mother died young. His whole life has been pulled between the clan discipline of "filial son and virtuous grandson" and his own emotional desires. From bearing expectations to facing the truth, he finally completed the redefinition of "filial piety".
Purpose: To reflect the poor people's yearning for a better life through the detailed description of the protagonist's life