Li Ming is in a foreign apartment, the lights outside the window are brilliant, but his heart is full of longing for the distant town. There, his father, Zhang Hua, lives alone, and although he is in contact via video call every week, Li Ming's heart is always clouded with a trace of unease. He knows that the picture in the video is just a corner of life, and the real daily life and his father's health are beyond his reach.
Zhang Hua is an independent and optimistic man, and since the death of his mother, he has insisted on staying in the town, unwilling to change his old way of life. He always said, "Here is everything I am familiar with, there are my old friends, there are my roots." Li Ming respects his father's choice, but his inner worries are always there.
One day, in a chat with his friend Xiaolin, Li Ming talked about his worries. Kobayashi, a tech savvy, has a suggestion: "You can consider installing a smart home system so you can keep track of your uncle's life." After hearing this, Li Ming felt that this was a feasible solution.
So, he bought a smart home device and installed it in his father's home. These devices are able to monitor his father's activity and health indicators in real time, allowing Li Ming to check them at any time through his mobile phone. He expects that these devices will allow him to feel more comfortable in a foreign country.
However, when Zhang Hua discovered these "new gadgets", his reaction surprised Li Ming. He looked at the devices suspiciously, and asked Li Ming why he did this. Li Ming tried to explain, but Zhang Hua felt "watched" and his freedom and privacy were violated.
Communication between father and son becomes difficult. Li Ming felt that he was caring about his father, while Zhang Hua felt that his life was disturbed. As a result, the relationship between the two has become strained, and the understanding and trust between them seem to be slowly disappearing.
In a video call, Zhang Hua finally expressed his dissatisfaction and anger. He told Li Ming that he didn't need to be "watched" and that he just wanted to live his life on his own terms. Li Ming's heart was like a knife after hearing this, he never thought that his concern would become a burden on his father.
Faced with such a situation, Li Ming began to reflect on his behavior. He realizes that caring for a person does not mean interfering in his life. True care should be based on understanding and respect. He decided to let go of his stubbornness and persistence and try to understand his thoughts and feelings from his father's point of view.
In the end, Li Ming decided to go home in person to communicate with his father face-to-face. He was frank with his father about his thoughts and intentions, and promised to respect his choice and independence. Zhang Hua was silent for a while after hearing this, and then nodded slowly. He told Li Ming that he understood his son's concern, but also hoped that his son would respect his lifestyle and privacy.
Through this communication, the relationship between father and son was repaired. Li Ming learned how to care for his father better, and Zhang Hua also felt his son's growth and understanding. The affection between them is sublimated and becomes deeper and precious.