A woman's choice

Hai Xia grew up in the house of Chun Ni's family since childhood. Hai Xia's father and Chun Ni's father, Xu Shulin, were originally from the same village and then both entered a state-owned large factory. They were the best buddies. Unfortunately, Hai Xia's father died in a big fire while protecting the equipment in the factory. Hai Xia's mother, Xiu Fen, didn't know how to take care of children. Xu Shulin took great care of this pair of widows and orphans. He handed over Hai Xia to his mother-in-law, Grandma Xu, to take care of her. Grandma Xu spent her whole life helping others with childcare. She also helped raise Li Wei Guo and Li Sai, a brother and sister duo. This duo came from an overseas Chinese intellectual family. Their parents passed away early due to the impact during the Cultural Revolution. Chun Ni is the eldest sister among three sisters. She helped her grandmother take care of Li Sai and Hai Xia since she was young. Li Sai is the second oldest. She is beautiful, proud, and ambitious. Li Sai is determined to go abroad. Hai Xia is the youngest. She failed the college entrance examination for two consecutive years. Xu Shulin arranged for her to enter the state-owned large factory. She has always regarded Brother Wei Guo as an idol and hopes that one day she can also become a college student.