In a remote mountain village in Jiangxi, 10-year-old Cai Xiaoming is experiencing the most difficult moment of his life. He was supposed to have a happy and warm childhood, but he lost his luster due to the tricks of fate.
When Cai Xiaoming was born, there were already several children in the family, and the family was poor, relying on his father's meager salary to survive. Unfortunately, when Cai Xiaoming was one year old, his father was diagnosed with leukemia and eventually died in agony.
The family lost its breadwinner, and the mother had to remarry with her children.
thought that life would take a turn for the better, but Cai Xiaoming fell into a deeper predicament because of this decision. His stepfather was a foul-tempered and alcoholic, and often punched and kicked him and other children, so Cai Xiaoming was often scarred because of this, and he didn't feel a trace of warmth in this home.
Cai Xiaoming's stepfather and mother showed no concern for his studies, which led to his poor performance in school and frequent conflicts with his classmates. One day, a fight caused him to accidentally break his classmate's head.
When he learned that his teacher was going to call his stepfather to school, Cai Xiaoming was terrified, knowing that it meant another pain waiting for him.
Driven by fear, Cai Xiaoming grabbed his schoolbag and rushed out of the school gate. He then ran aimlessly until nightfall, when he was hungry and could only rummage through the trash cans for food.
However, the cold and fear prevented him from spending the night on the streets, and eventually he climbed over the wall to return to school and hid in the classroom.
In the dark classroom, Cai Xiaoming was overwhelmed by all kinds of negative emotions, lost control of his emotions, and cried loudly on the desk. At that moment, he felt abandoned by the whole world, as if everyone didn't want him anymore.
In despair, 10-year-old Cai Xiaoming even had the idea of committing suicide.
When he was at his most helpless, the god of fate quietly arranged an unexpected encounter for him. This encounter will completely change the trajectory of Cai Xiaoming's life.
When Cai Xiaoming fell into the abyss of despair, he met Yi Caihong, a 17-year-old high school student. This unexpected encounter was like a ray of sunshine that pierced through the darkness and shone into his life.
That night, Yi Caihong finished her evening self-study and was about to go back to the dormitory. Suddenly, she heard a boy's cry from the elementary school next door. Out of curiosity and concern, she followed the crying to find it, and finally found Cai Xiaoming huddled in the corner crying in a classroom.
Yi Caihong wanted to push the door open, but found that the door was locked from the inside. So she tried to tap lightly on the window, hoping to get the attention of the boy inside. However, Cai Xiaoming was so frightened that he didn't dare to open the door, just hugged his schoolbag tightly and curled up in his seat.
Seeing this, Yi Caihong was worried that the boy might do something drastic when he was emotional, so he decided to wait outside the classroom and wait patiently.
After half an hour, Cai Xiaoming finally mustered up great courage and opened the door. Yi Caihong hurriedly walked over and asked what happened in a gentle tone. In the face of such concern, Cai Xiaoming could no longer control his emotions, and threw himself into Yi Caihong's arms and whimpered.
He recounted his story in fits and starts, as if he had found a haven to talk to.
Cai Xiaoming's story deeply touched Yi Caihong, and she did not choose to simply blame Cai Xiaoming, but chose to patiently enlighten him. She told Cai Xiaoming that no matter what difficulties she encounters, she should not choose to escape, but face them bravely.
Yi Caihong's enlightenment was like a good medicine, soothing Cai Xiaoming's wounded heart.
Despite this, Cai Xiaoming still didn't dare to go home, for fear of being beaten by his stepfather. Yi Caihong decided to take a risk to take him in, so that Cai Xiaoming could spend a night in the girls' dormitory.
The next day, Cai Xiaoming's mother found the school. When she raised her hand to hit Cai Xiaoming, Yi Caihong stepped forward and stopped her hand. Yi Caihong patiently explained the situation to Cai Xiaoming's mother and persuaded her to calm down.
Under the influence of Yi Caihong, Cai Xiaoming also plucked up the courage and took the initiative to apologize to his parents This time, he finally dared to look his stepfather in the eyes, because he remembered Sister Rainbow's words: A man must be brave and responsible, and no matter what happens, he can't escape.
In this encounter, Cai Xiaoming not only survived a difficult time in his life, but also opened a new door. The appearance of Yi Rainbow was like a rainbow crossing Cai Xiaoming's gray sky, bringing hope and warmth to his life.
Since then, Cai Xiaoming's life has changed dramatically.
Since that fateful encounter, Cai Xiaoming's life has changed dramatically. Yi Caihong is like a guardian angel, always taking care of this once lonely and helpless boy.
At school, Cai Xiaoming no longer feels lonely because he knows that there is someone who really cares about him.
Yi Caihong's care for Cai Xiaoming is meticulous, no matter whether he encounters confusion in learning or troubles in life, he will confide in this "rainbow sister" as soon as possible. She always listens patiently and gives advice and encouragement at the right time.
For Cai Xiaoming, Yi Caihong has become a warm harbor in his heart and an indispensable and important existence in his life.
In terms of learning, Yi Caihong has played a significant role in Cai Xiaoming's tutoring. Under her patient guidance, Cai Xiaoming's grades have improved significantly, jumping from the bottom of the class to the top few.
This kind of progress not only surprised Cai Xiaoming himself, but also impressed the teachers to look at himCai Xiaoming, who was once regarded as a problem student, has now become an excellent student in the mouths of teachers.
Yi Caihong not only helped Cai Xiaoming in his academic performance, but also became Cai Xiaoming's life mentor in terms of life and affairs. She taught Cai Xiaoming how to face the difficulties in life correctly, how to get along with others, and how to be a responsible person.
Under the influence of Yi Caihong, Cai Xiaoming learned to control his emotions, no longer clashing with his classmates at every turn, he began to know how to respect others, and gradually built up self-confidence.
Yi Caihong's departure has brought Cai Xiaoming's life back to the way it used to be, but this time he has become stronger. Yi Caihong's teachings and encouragement are like a beacon that continues to guide him in the direction of progress.
Fate seems to favor Cai Xiaoming again. Soon after, he learned that he had to go to the county seat to live with his grandmother. The news made Cai Xiaoming ecstatic, because it meant that he had a chance to meet Yi Caihong again.
With excitement, Cai Xiaoming asked around about the school that Yi Caihong attended.
In the county seat, Cai Xiaoming finally found Yi Caihong. The joy of the meeting made him very excited, and the conversation box opened up at once, and he chattered a lot. However, to his surprise, Yi Caihong's attitude was unusually cold.
She simply gave Cai Xiaoming a notebook and a pen, and then left.
Cai Xiaoming was confused and hurt by this cold encounter. He mistakenly thought that he had disturbed Yi Caihong's new life, and his heart was full of loss and self-blame. Since that time, Cai Xiaoming has never taken the initiative to find Yi Caihong.
The worlds of the two of them seem to have changed from intersecting trajectories to parallel lines, never intersecting again.
However, Yi Caihong's coldness is only a superficial phenomenon, in fact, she hopes that Cai Xiaoming can grow up independently and no longer rely on her too much. That book and pen carry Yi Caihong's expectations for Cai Xiaoming - I hope he can continue to study hard and write his own chapter of life.
This hidden warmth, Cai Xiaoming couldn't understand at the time. He only saw the alienation on the surface, but did not see the good intentions behind it. This misunderstanding became the beginning of the 27-year separation between the two.
Many years later, Cai Xiaoming suddenly realized when he looked back on the past. He finally understood that Yi Caihong's "coldness" was actually a silent encouragement, an expectation of his independent growth.
This realization made Cai Xiaoming's gratitude to Yi Caihong even deeper.
Time flies, and 27 years have passed in the blink of an eye. Cai Xiaoming is 37 years old, has a family, and has his own small family. However, in these long years, he has never forgotten the person who changed his destiny - Yi Caihong.
Her name has always been cherished in Cai Xiaoming's heart and has become the most precious memory in his life.
Whenever Cai Xiaoming encounters a dilemma in life, he always thinks of the words that Yi Caihong taught him, so as to summon up the courage to face it. Yi Caihong's influence has penetrated into every detail of Cai Xiaoming's life, shaping his way of dealing with the world.
Cai Xiaoming often thinks about what his life would be like if he hadn't met Yi Caihong? This assumption always made him grateful.
For 27 years, Cai Xiaoming has been looking for Yi Caihong's whereabouts. He had inquired about her, but there was no clear clue. However, Cai Xiaoming never gave up, and he knew that he lacked the heartfelt gratitude to "Sister Rainbow".
This gratitude has accompanied Cai Xiaoming through every stage of his life, and it has never faded.
Although he has now lived a peaceful life, Cai Xiaoming still hopes to see Yi Caihong again. He wanted to tell her that the little boy who was warmed by her back then has now grown into a responsible man.
He wanted her to know that her teachings had not been in vain, and that those words had been guiding him along the way.
The theme of these 27 years is not only the thought of the benefactor, but also the cherishing of the fate-changing time. Yi Caihong's figure has long become an inseparable part of Cai Xiaoming's life and the driving force that pushes him forward.
In 2015, 37-year-old Cai Xiaoming happened to see the show "Waiting for Me". He feels that this is a show to help people find their lost relatives, and he may find Yi Caihong, who thinks about it day and night.
He courageously contacted the program team, hoping to find her with the help of the power of the media.
Cai Xiaoming's story deeply touched the program team, and they decided to go all out to help Cai Xiaoming realize his dream and find the person who changed his life.
In 2016, a miracle happened on the stage of "Waiting for Me". 44-year-old Yi Caihong finally appeared in front of Cai Xiaoming. When Cai Xiaoming saw the long-missed "Sister Rainbow", he could no longer control his emotions, and fell to his knees with a "plop" and hugged Yi Caihong tightly.
Tears blurred his eyes, and his choked voice was full of gratitude: "Sister, where have you been?" Why don't you come to me? ”。
Time seems to have turned back in this moment, the little boy who used to cry in the classroom has become a middle-aged man in his thirties, but his gratitude to "Sister Rainbow" is still the same.
Yi Caihong couldn't help but reddened her eyes, and gently patted Cai Xiaoming's back, as if she had returned to that night 27 years ago.
This reunion is not only the fulfillment of Cai Xiaoming's wish for many years, but also a touching story full of gratitude and growth. It tells us that the appearance of a certain person at a certain moment in life can change a person's life.
And sincere friendship, even after the baptism of the years, will never be erased.
On the stage of "Waiting for Me", Cai Xiaoming was finally able to say the "thank you" to Yi Caihong who was 27 years late. This embrace, which spans time and space, witnesses a friendship between teachers and students that will never fade.