Without the life of the elder brother, the heart of the elder brother is born. He Qingling, a Manchu youth living in modern society, has been struck by a magic since she found the name of the Empress Dowager Cixi in the family tree, and since then she has been immersed in the dream of "Elder Brother" that she has wove by herself.
He was dressed in full clothes, with long braids, and his gestures revealed nostalgia for the feudal era. He claimed to be the "Eighth Elder Brother", and even openly appeared on the stage of the blind date show, claiming that he was here to "choose a concubine". If the audience refused to kneel, he threatened to "kill the head" in the Qing Dynasty. Such an absurd act makes people shake their heads and sigh.
However, He Qingling didn't care about this. He was convinced that he was a descendant of Cixi, with a noble status and superiority. He was extremely picky about the female guests, as if he was really choosing his own concubine. However, when asked about his job and financial foundations, he was hesitant and unable to give a satisfactory answer.
He Qingling was originally an ordinary rural boy from a poor family with mediocre studies. However, a genealogy changed the course of his life. He began to indulge in his "brother" dream and couldn't extricate himself. He quit his job, decorated his home like a palace, and spent his days fantasizing that he was the high-ranking elder brother.
His actions caused ridicule and isolation from those around him, but he didn't care. He felt that he was a true descendant of the royal family and nobles, and he was very different from those ordinary people. He looked down on ordinary work and saw it as an insult to his identity. He longed to find a well-matched Gege as his concubine and jointly revive the majesty of the Qing Dynasty.
However, the reality is harsh. He Qingling's "Brother" dream is just an empty dream after all. Not only did his actions not be recognized by others, but he put himself in an even more embarrassing situation. His family and friends felt sorry for him, but he was so immersed in his dreams that he didn't want to wake up.
He Qingling's story is deeply regrettable. He could have had an ordinary and happy life, but because of a family tree, he embarked on the absurd and bizarre road of "Brother". His actions not only cost him dearly, but also brought endless distress and laughter to those around him.
Perhaps, we should learn a lesson from He Qingling's story: don't blindly pursue illusory glory and identity, cherish the life in front of you, and live every day in a down-to-earth manner. Only in this way can we truly live our own value and win the respect and recognition of others.