Qiao Pei, whose marriage to his wife Xiang Lan has come to an end, took advantage of a business trip to relax in a nearby town. Unexpectedly, he encountered an earthquake at night. Also trapped was a woman who was also staying in the same hotel as him.
The woman was injured by a falling cement block. The two met in the dark and cheered each other up.
Because the woman's injuries were serious and he was worried that she might not wake up, Qiao Pei kept talking to her.
The woman who let down her guard recounted her entire life.