The prototype of the character is Gao, who is 83 years old this year. Obviously, the characters and stories told in the original book all come from life, so it will bring such real feelings to the audience. Gao Jialin, an 83-year-old prototype, also commented on the play after watching The Road to Life, and his words were sharp, which can be said to be in the hearts of the audience.

Gao was the director of forestry in Ganquan County, Shaanxi Province in the early 1980s, and he was also one of the prototypes. Mr. Lu Yao wrote about life in Ganquan County. He once said that "Gao" originated from Gao, and they are very good friends.