1. Rumors spread through the village that her mother had run away and she was an unwanted child. No one wanted to play with her, because her father was always threatening to kill people with a knife.
2. On a stormy night, Meng Li ran through a dark, damp alley to escape her father's beating and collided with a tall boy in a white shirt. The girl fell to the ground and stared at him, frightened and helpless. From the end of the alley came the curses of a middle-aged man. Trembling, the girl struggled to her feet. Just as the footsteps drew closer, the boy grabbed her wrist and pulled her into a courtyard. The gate closed, and the curses faded into the distance. The girl let out a breath of relief and looked up into the boy's deep eyes. It was as if she had seen a ray of light.
Core idea: Strive for a better life
