"Reunion in the Dark" tells the story of Gao Zeyu and Shi Shi's growth from childhood to adulthood. The two were classmates in elementary school. One was a young master from a well-off family, and the other was an ordinary girl who was diligent and thrifty. They established a deep friendship. In junior high school, Shi Shi encountered campus bullying. Gao Zeyu suddenly transferred schools due to family changes, and the two lost contact. Shi Shi studied hard in the difficult situation, was admitted to a key high school, and eventually became a bank employee. Gao Zeyu dropped out of school to work and made a living as a DJ in a bar.
Many years later, the two reunited by chance at a convenience store. Shi Shi found that the once sunny boy had become gloomy and silent, with a ferocious scar on his right hand. Gao Zeyu took her to the bar where she worked. The two reminisced about the past amidst the loud music, but they both kept secret of each other's experiences over the years. The appearance of bar singer Lin Xiaoxia hints that a new emotional entanglement is about to unfold. This reunion made Shi Shi realize that she had never really understood Gao Zeyu, and made her determined to uncover the mystery about him.
Purpose: Through the growth process of the two protagonists from childhood to adulthood, this story shows the trauma and healing of adolescence, the impact of class differences on life, and the brilliance of human nature in the turning point of fate. The story aims to explore: how to maintain hope in adversity, how to find oneself when lost, and how true emotions can transcend the barriers of time and class. Through the reunion and redemption of the protagonists, the profound theme of "everyone is reconciling with their past" is conveyed.