Elderly times

It also touches upon trends, including older people's interest in buying products sold as having "positive effects on longevity", overconsumption of "blind boxes", as well as the differences between the elderly and their children, in their 20s or 30s, on how to nurture the family's next generation, using an exaggerated and ironic approach to create a comedic effect.

Li says she made the decision to star in the drama when she first read the script.

The story reminds her of the daily lives of her two sisters-in-law who, in their 60s, often dress up to go and take part in various activities with a group of elderly friends, such as traveling, singing karaoke and dancing on the square.

"They live such a colorful life. Wherever they go, cheers and laughter can be heard. I really like their positive attitude to life," says the 59-year-old actress.

Due to family-planning policy, a large number of couples from the post-1960 generation in China have just one child. At this point, these parents from single-child families are likely to face even more challenges in their old age than those having two or more children.

Li says she hopes that by presenting common problems confronting the elderly in using smart technologies or dealing with loneliness, the drama can prompt young people to visit their parents more frequently and give more care and love to seniors.

Li herself is a vibrant, self-disciplined woman who would like to keep learning new things and equip herself with new skills. As someone approaching 60, she expresses her eagerness to encourage more people of her age, and older, to work out a plan in advance to enrich their life.