Undisclosed Tenderness

In 1998, in a small southern town, factory technician Peng Yu's life was as ordinary as the bluestone slabs in an old alley, until he met Li Wei, who set up a fruit stall at the entrance of the alley. She spoke softly and mentioned that she used to be a respectable salesperson in a department store. There was a longing for a stable life hidden in her words, which was like a beam of light shining into Peng Yu's monotonous time. The two gradually became friends, spending time together occasionally and chatting about daily life. Li Wei's tenderness and attentive care became each other's comfort in their ordinary lives. But the longer they get along, Peng Yu gradually discovers the flaws in Li Wei's words. Those descriptions of the past and words about life contain unknown embarrassment and bravery. He saw through the truth, but chose to remain silent - not to condone the lies, but to understand the fragility behind the disguise and cherish the sincerity hidden in the ordinary. Eighteen time imprints connect the two people from the first time they met to the years they spent together. There are no vigorous entanglements, only trivial interactions in the fireworks of the market, hiding the decency and consideration of adults, and the most precious tacit understanding between friends. Those unexplored lies eventually become the gentlest marks in the years, telling the most touching kindness and protection in ordinary life.