I've heard about Teacher Zhang Guimei's story from the news and articles. She's truly an inspiration and someone I really admire. This show tells the amazing story of how she started a free girls-only high school in a remote mountain village. It covers everything! Free tuition, living costs like food and dorm, all of it.
Since I already knew about her story, I thought the show would be super heavy and full of sad parts that try to make you cry. But it's not like that. The show doesn't drag out the tough stuff. Even when it talks about inequality, poverty, or setbacks, it adds just enough humor and warmth to keep things light and easy to watch.
I actually didn't cry during the sad parts, not even once. I only cried happy tears, like when all the girls got into college. That moment really got me.
The show isn't just great because it's based on a real person who did great things to help rural girls, it's also really well made. The script is good, the acting is great, and the quality is solid all around. It's 100% worth watching. Definitely add it to your drama list.
