Under the scorching sun, a group of young intellectuals carrying heavy luggage walked slowly forward. Their destination was a remote village, with the enthusiasm of dedicating their youth burning in their hearts. Every step was on the edge of the unknown and curiosity. The usually inconspicuous rivers, the swaying foxtail grass, and even the gravel under their feet seemed to be the novelty they encountered for the first time in their lives. As the pace quickened, not far ahead, the outline of Hongdao Village gradually became clear, guided by the five-pointed star flashing under the brim of village secretary Kong Weili's dark blue hat.
Zhou Mingbo's steps seemed particularly heavy, and the new shoes brought not only discomfort, but also the protest blisters on his toes. He reluctantly took off his shoes, facing the sudden pain, his heart was filled with displeasure and exhaustion. However, just when he was about to give up and move forward, a shocking scene appeared - a man with a thick upper body and strong muscles jumped into the river without any scruples, causing the female educated youths in his companions to scream and avoid him. Although Secretary Kong's explanation eased the embarrassment, it also revealed an unknown secret in the village.
Zhou Mingbo's situation did not improve. When he was drying his feet, a big and lively big grass carp came unexpectedly. After being frightened, the blisters on his feet accidentally burst, but the pain was unexpectedly not as severe as expected. At this time, the man known as the "idiot" appeared again, demonstrating his strength and innocence in a simple and direct way, and behind this innocence were the complex emotions of the villagers.
Under the arrangement of Secretary Kong, Zhou Mingbo moved into the Meng family. This family carries many unknown stories. Meng Dong, a young man with an incomplete mind, became Zhou Mingbo's most unexpected companion during this period of his rural life. Although Meng Dong's behavior often makes people confused and even brings trouble, his innocence and kindness are particularly precious in this world full of prejudice and misunderstanding.
Uninvited guests at night add a bit of trouble to Zhou Mingbo's life, and the complex emotions within the Meng family and the pressure of external public opinion jointly weave an invisible web in which every character is trapped and difficult to escape. In this series of conflicts and challenges, Zhou Mingbo gradually developed unusual emotions for Meng Dong. It was a kind of understanding and sympathy that went beyond conventional friendship, and it was also a deep exploration and reflection on human nature.
As time went by, Zhou Mingbo began to try to understand and accept Meng Dong's world, although this process was full of misunderstandings, challenges and criticism from the outside world. He discovered that Meng Dong's "silliness" may be a kind of innocence that transcends secular norms, an uncarved truth. In this process, Zhou Mingbo himself also grew up and learned how to find himself in complex interpersonal relationships and how to persist in justice and kindness in adversity.
The story slowly advances through a series of misunderstandings and clarifications, and ultimately presents a complex picture of human nature, family affection, friendship and social prejudice. This extraordinary experience between Zhou Mingbo and Meng Dong became a witness to their common growth, and also profoundly revealed a simple but profound truth: in this world, everyone has his or her own unique value and position, and even the least understood soul may possess the purest warmth and light.
Purpose: Reject discrimination