Episode 18

In the past, there was a school in the village. Qiang Xiaowa's grades were always among the best from elementary school to junior high school.In order for him to continue his studies, his brother decided to go out to work, and his grandfather also worked hard day and night.However, for Cheng Miaomiao and others, going to school is a natural thing, but for Qiang Xiaowa, it is a dream that is elusive even with all their efforts.When he graduated from junior high school, he learned that there was no high school in the village, and his education path was suddenly interrupted.Qiang Xiaowa and his family were dissatisfied and turned to the old principal of the elementary school for help.Although the old principal traveled around, he was repeatedly rejected because of the closed nature of Oilfield High School.Qiang Xiaowa couldn't accept it and spent two months at the beach feeling depressed and disheartened.

The old principal couldn't bear to see him give up and sent him high school textbooks to encourage self-study. However, Qiang Xiaowa felt that his future was bleak and had no intention of studying, preferring to devote his energy to the fish fry business.The old principal patiently enlightened him, emphasized the principle that knowledge can change his destiny, and encouraged him to strive for himself.Finally, Qiang Xiaowa was convinced and began to study on his own.Fortunately, the old principal found a new principal and worked hard to get Qiang Xiaowa a chance to take the entrance exam, which allowed him to continue his studies.However, behind this opportunity was the huge sacrifice of the family and the unremitting efforts of the old principal. Cheng Miaomiao also deeply understood the hardships of Qiang Xiaowa's education.

At the same time, there was a misunderstanding between Cheng Miaomiao and Li Si, and Hu Qiumin's Walkman was a gift from Yang Songbai and was valuable, but Hu Yue didn't care.Cheng Miaomiao and Qiang Xiaowa work together to help Xiaohua who is eager to study, but unexpectedly arouses Li Si's jealousy.After a dispute, Li Si returned home angrily. The atmosphere at home was tense, but fortunately Niu Lingling deftly resolved it.

Gao Feiyang failed to secure a transfer spot for Xiaohua, leaving Qiang Xiaowa and Cheng Miaomiao feeling disappointed.At this time, Li Si accidentally broke into the box and fled in panic when he saw Xiao Fang.What is even more shocking is that Cheng Miaomiao discovered that Jia Baoshan was actually his uncle and had a subtle relationship with Xiao Fang.Faced with this series of complicated situations, Cheng Miaomiao boldly proposed that Jia Baoshan pursue Xiao Fang, believing that the two might have a good relationship.

The whole story is full of youthful confusion, challenges and growth, showing the characters' indomitable spirit in the face of adversity.