The poor teacher and his wife Li have five children. Dissatisfied with the school, Chen Zhikang clashed with the headmaster and was expelled from the school. Later, due to lack of funds, Chen Zhikang was expelled from another school. The family's life was in an embarrassing situation. Li Sheng was ill and had no money for treatment. Chen Zhikang and his wife were very sad when they learned that their five children were begging in the street. Chen Zhikang wrote a novel "The Poor Bear the Wind" at home, which was not published, but he got lung disease. At that time, the young girl in Chen Zhikang died. Under the pressure of usury, Chen Zhikang decided to commit suicide.

He was encouraged to see the parents of his former students show sacrifice for their children by chance. He looked at his wife and children and gave up the idea of suicide.

He said to his wife, "I know I was wrong. I deeply feel that no matter what kind of difficulties I encounter, I should not evade my responsibilities as a parent, let alone think of death. " Chen Zhikang's novels were published and sold well, and the family also escaped from their misery.