In this noisy world, there is an old man named Zhang Baoshan, whose life story, although ordinary, is full of twists and turns and ups and downs.
Zhang Baoshan, who is over 60 years old, is an ordinary retired worker. He worked in a state-owned enterprise for decades, working hard and thrifty. However, fate was not very kind to him, and five years ago, he lost the most important half of his life, his beloved wife.
After the death of his wife, Zhang Baoshan's world seemed to lose its color, he was overshadowed, and his heart was full of endless sadness and loneliness. He tried to fill that emptiness through work and the company of his friends, but the loneliness deepened inside.
At this time, he lived a lonely life every day, and his only companion was the photo of him lying quietly in the corner, in which his smiling wife seemed to be silently accompanying him.
However, life doesn't stop there. After Zhang Baoshan retired, his monthly living expenses were only 3,658 yuan, although he was barely able to maintain a basic life, but for a lonely old man, this money was far from enough.
He began to look for a job, wanting to enrich his life, but helplessly found that he was no longer the young and energetic person he was no longer the old man, and no one wanted to hire an old man.
In the midst of loneliness and predicament, Zhang Baoshan began to think about his future. He realized that he needed a partner, one who could accompany him through his old age. He began to actively participate in various social activities, hoping to find his own person in the crowd.
However, the reality is harsh. In this modern society, people are becoming more and more materialistic and outward-looking, and few people are willing to accept an old man. Even if someone is willing to associate with him, it is difficult to find that real emotion and tacit understanding.
In countless disappointments and setbacks, Zhang Baoshan almost lost confidence. He felt that he was no longer young and incapable of pursuing happiness. He began to doubt his choices, began to doubt whether he deserved to be happy.
However, just when he was hesitating and helpless, fate seemed to give him a glimmer of hope. By chance, he meets a young girl named Xiaoyu. Xiaoyu is warm and cheerful, and treats Zhang Baoshan like his grandfather.
Zhang Baoshan began to slowly accept Xiaoyu, and they became each other's confidants and friends. The appearance of Xiaoyu brought a ray of dawn to Zhang Baoshan's life, and he once again felt the warmth and beauty of life.
However, life is full of unknowns and uncertainties. Zhang Baoshan doesn't know if Xiaoyu will always accompany him, and he doesn't know what kind of changes will happen in the future. However, he is willing to believe that as long as there is each other's company, no matter what the future holds, he can face it bravely.
He knew that no matter how hard the past days were, it could not drag his mood into the abyss, let alone make him lose confidence in life. He will persevere, because he knows that the beauty of life lies in finding hope, and the light of hope will never fade.
Therefore, despite the limited pension and the fact that he is alone, Zhang Baoshan is still full of confidence and courage and is willing to find his own happiness. Because he believes that in this world, there will always be a sincere emotion, a sincere companionship, waiting for him to discover.