This is a realistic story based on the life experiences of many people. Although the characters and details are fictional, each plot may remind people of their own lives or the lives of people around them. Please allow me to share this story: The protagonist of the story is called Ah Cheng, who was born in a small town in the south. When he was a child, Ah Cheng's family was not rich. His parents went out early and came back late every day, working hard to fight for a better life for him and his sister. Ah Cheng remembered that in the hot summer, he would help wipe the doors and windows in front of the dilapidated house; in winter, in addition to saving every penny to buy fuel, the family would squeeze around the only old stove to keep warm. Although life was difficult, there was always a tenacious and warm atmosphere in the house. As time passed, Ah Cheng grew up and gradually realized that he did not want to live such a simple and limited life all his life. The year he graduated from high school, he made up his mind, carried a simple bag, said goodbye to his hometown, and went to a big city in the north alone - a place full of competition and opportunities. When he first arrived in the city, everything was strange and dazzling: high-rise buildings, neon nights, bustling crowds... However, reality soon came upon him. The small rented room was small and cold, the income from working was meager and unstable, and the life of going out early and returning late every day made Ah Cheng tired and confused. During this period, he had doubted his choice countless times. I remember one midnight, he was walking on the way back to his rented house. The autumn wind was biting, and the whole city seemed to be running indifferently. He stopped in front of an inconspicuous roadside cafe, looked through the glass window, and looked at the busy but orderly life inside. Suddenly, he realized: Even if life is cruel, everyone is trying to find their own warmth and light. He should do the same. So he plucked up the courage to sign up for night school courses, hoping to improve his skills after intense work. During that time when the dark night and the early morning intersected, Ah Cheng met many people who struggled like him. Some of them were to send money home, some to pursue their dreams, and some to prove that they could survive in this big city. Everyone encouraged and learned from each other. It was in that atmosphere that Ah Cheng gradually found renewed hope and confidence. From an apprentice in a small factory at the end of an alley to a marketing position in an Internet startup, he gradually seized the small opportunities given by life. Of course, life is never just about light. One year, the company's operations suddenly encountered difficulties, and Ah Cheng and his colleagues became one of the names on the layoff list. He faced unemployment, piled up bills and confusion about the future. During that period, he often couldn't sleep at night, recalling the resolute faces of his parents in his hometown, and felt that he couldn't fall down. He began to use his free time to tutor his sister at home, and took the initiative to participate in various trainings and job fairs. It was after this stormy period that he found a job that was more suitable for him. Although the salary was not high, it allowed him to gradually regain his confidence in life and expectations for the future. Many years later, when he stood in a conference room of the new company and reviewed these experiences, Ah Cheng understood: life is not always smooth sailing, but it is those twists and turns and setbacks that taught him how to gently embrace the imperfections of life and how to stand up again after falling. Every night he survived, every cold morning he persevered, became a precious treasure in his life. This story has no earth-shattering feats, nor gorgeous rhetoric, but simply records the trajectory of an ordinary person facing life pressure, loneliness, loss and rebirth. Just like you and I may have such a story, every step is a real effort, every struggle is full of hope for the future. I hope this story can resonate with you at some point, reminding you that even in the most difficult times, you must believe that dawn will eventually come.