As a child, Xiaobao's father was engaged to a girl in a child marriage. However, the girl died after a few years, earning Xiaobao's father the title of a husband who brings misfortune to his wife. It wasn't until his mid twenties that he found himself a village girl from a relatively far-off town, under the matchmaker's introduction. But, their child also sickened and died, solidifying Xiaobao's father's unfortunate reputation. Thus, for the past few years, he focused solely on raising Xiaobao. But, as Xiaobao was still young and needed care, and his father needed to work regularly, the kind-hearted grandmother of the household would help look after Xiaobao almost every day.