Storyline

In 1977, childhood friends Yang Chunxue and Liang Maicha dream of taking college exams together, but Chunxue is forced into marriage due to a family crisis, prompting Maicha to leave home. After enduring hardship, Chunxue finds a new beginning by starting a sewing business in her village, while Maicha returns with brick-making skills to revive the local kiln. Together, they transform their poor village into a provincial model of economic growth.

First Aired

2024-11-13
Last Aired

2024-11-27
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

32
Status

Ended
Language

普通话
Network

CCTV-8

Keywords:

rural

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

In Jinsawo Village, during Secretary Gao's family celebration, Li Shuanghe and villagers demand approv...More

In Jinsawo Village, during Secretary Gao's family celebration, Li Shuanghe and villagers demand approval for the household contract system. When accountant Li Dongshan refuses, saying only Secretary Gao can authorize it, tensions escalate, and Li Shuanghe pushes him to the ground.Less

45mins 2024-11-13

2. Episode 2

Yang Chunxue is determined to marry Liang Maicha and insists on breaking off her engagement with Gao S...More

Yang Chunxue is determined to marry Liang Maicha and insists on breaking off her engagement with Gao Shitiao. Furious, her father locks her up. Despite this, Chunxue asks village official Hei Auntie to help her cancel the engagement. Meanwhile, Gao Shitiao, deeply in love with Chunxue, remains intent on making her his wife.Less

45mins 2024-11-14

3. Episode 3

Officer Zhang finds Liang Maicha’s shoe by the river and fears he may have drowned, delivering the gri...More

Officer Zhang finds Liang Maicha’s shoe by the river and fears he may have drowned, delivering the grim news to Liang’s family. Refusing to believe it, the family searches the river but finds no trace of him. Meanwhile, Chunxue’s parents urge her to move on and marry Gao Shitiao, but she remains resolute, vowing to wait for Liang Maicha forever.Less

42mins 2024-11-14

4. Episode 4

Grandma Gao persuades Chunxue to reluctantly agree to the wedding ceremony. Meanwhile, Gao Haitang sco...More

Grandma Gao persuades Chunxue to reluctantly agree to the wedding ceremony. Meanwhile, Gao Haitang scolds Gao Shitiao for hitting Chunxue. When Lan Hua goes to fetch her, Chunxue doesn’t respond. Impatient, Gao Shitiao kicks the door open, only to find that Chunxue has taken her own life.Less

42mins 2024-11-15

5. Episode 5

Liang Maicha and his coworkers tirelessly mine coal, only to learn they won’t be paid for another six ...More

Liang Maicha and his coworkers tirelessly mine coal, only to learn they won’t be paid for another six months. Suspecting it’s an illegal operation, Liang plans an escape with his colleagues. He tricks the foreman by claiming a roof collapse in the mine, creating chaos and seizing the chance to flee. Realizing the deception, the foreman sends men to pursue them.Less

42mins 2024-11-15

6. Episode 6

Grandma invited Yang Chunxue over and made a piece of clothing for the child. She asked if Yang had co...More

Grandma invited Yang Chunxue over and made a piece of clothing for the child. She asked if Yang had considered learning traditional weaving, and Yang agreed. Grandma then announced to the family that Yang would start learning from her. However, Lan Hua and Gao Shitiao objected, fearing it might harm her pregnancy.Less

42mins 2024-11-16

7. Episode 7

Old Liu tried to harass Wang Junhua, but Liang Maicha intervened in time. Wang Junhua, an orphan used ...More

Old Liu tried to harass Wang Junhua, but Liang Maicha intervened in time. Wang Junhua, an orphan used to relying on herself, admitted she hadn’t spoken up earlier out of doubt.Less

42mins 2024-11-16

8. Episode 8

Li Yinniu was elected Party secretary of Jinshawo Village and vowed to work towards its prosperity. He...More

Li Yinniu was elected Party secretary of Jinshawo Village and vowed to work towards its prosperity. He focused on land distribution and improving the village's conditions.Less

42mins 2024-11-17

9. Episode 9

Liang Maicha told Wang Junhua to avoid mistakes and always do her best. When he ran from the police, W...More

Liang Maicha told Wang Junhua to avoid mistakes and always do her best. When he ran from the police, Wang Junhua asked why. Liang Maicha explained he had fled his hometown to escape pressure to marry into a wealthy family.Less

42mins 2024-11-17

10. Episode 10

The schoolhouse collapsed, trapping Teacher Huang and the students. Li Yinniu led the rescue, and Gao ...More

The schoolhouse collapsed, trapping Teacher Huang and the students. Li Yinniu led the rescue, and Gao Haitang arrived to help.Less

42mins 2024-11-18

11. Episode 11

Yang Chunxue gave birth prematurely, and her children visited her in the hospital.

Yang Chunxue gave birth prematurely, and her children visited her in the hospital.Less

42mins 2024-11-18

12. Episode 12

Luo Cui brought clothing fabric to Yang Chunxue, which led to a dispute over pricing.

Luo Cui brought clothing fabric to Yang Chunxue, which led to a dispute over pricing.Less

42mins 2024-11-19

13. Episode 13

Gao Haitang and Liang Changuo worked hard to transform land, while Li Caiyun was advised by a classmat...More

Gao Haitang and Liang Changuo worked hard to transform land, while Li Caiyun was advised by a classmate to quickly deliver wheat to the grain station after the harvest.Less

42mins 2024-11-19

14. Episode 14

Yang Chunxue shared her secret noodle recipe with the villagers, helping them prosper, while Party Sec...More

Yang Chunxue shared her secret noodle recipe with the villagers, helping them prosper, while Party Secretary Li Xueping visited and supported the effort by exchanging his salary for IOUs.Less

42mins 2024-11-20

15. Episode 15

Liang Maicha takes the blame for a crime his brother committed and agrees to support him through unive...More

Liang Maicha takes the blame for a crime his brother committed and agrees to support him through university, despite his mother's objections.Less

42mins 2024-11-20

16. Episode 16

Heartbroken over Yang Chunxue's marriage to Gao Shitiao, Liang Maicha is scolded by his father and tor...More

Heartbroken over Yang Chunxue's marriage to Gao Shitiao, Liang Maicha is scolded by his father and torn by memories of their past vows.Less

42mins 2024-11-21

17. Episode 17

Li Yinniu faces setbacks in starting a brick kiln factory, and after unsellable bricks are produced, h...More

Li Yinniu faces setbacks in starting a brick kiln factory, and after unsellable bricks are produced, he seeks help from Liang Maicha but returns disappointed.Less

42mins 2024-11-21

18. Episode 18

Liang Maicha plans to set up a rotary kiln in his hometown, and after presenting his research, convinc...More

Liang Maicha plans to set up a rotary kiln in his hometown, and after presenting his research, convinces Wang Junhua to join him in the venture.Less

42mins 2024-11-22

19. Episode 19

Liang Maicha shares mooncakes and TV with the villagers, while Gao Shitiao secretly checks for Yang Ch...More

Liang Maicha shares mooncakes and TV with the villagers, while Gao Shitiao secretly checks for Yang Chunxue, and Liang Maishui informs her parents about Liang Maichao's graduate school acceptance and his Beijing girlfriend.Less

42mins 2024-11-22

20. Episode 20

Yang Chunxue is excited by the profitable potential of coasters made from local cloth, while Lan Hua b...More

Yang Chunxue is excited by the profitable potential of coasters made from local cloth, while Lan Hua believes Liang Maicha is still in love with her.Less

42mins 2024-11-23

21. Episode 21

Yang Chunxue is relieved to secure a buyer with a tight deadline, while Liang Maicha plans to hand ove...More

Yang Chunxue is relieved to secure a buyer with a tight deadline, while Liang Maicha plans to hand over the brick kiln and return to Shijiazhuang, leaving Yang Chunxue feeling disappointed.Less

42mins 2024-11-23

22. Episode 22

Liang Maicha and Yang Chunxue are promoted to village leadership, but their efforts are interrupted wh...More

Liang Maicha and Yang Chunxue are promoted to village leadership, but their efforts are interrupted when a tunnel collapse traps workers at the kiln, prompting a rescue operation.Less

42mins 2024-11-23

23. Episode 23

Liang Maicha is scolded by Liang Chuangen for his methods, but when he mentions Li Shuanghe's land pro...More

Liang Maicha is scolded by Liang Chuangen for his methods, but when he mentions Li Shuanghe's land proposal, Liang Chuangen firmly rejects it.Less

42mins 2024-11-24

24. Episode 24

Liang Maicha takes full responsibility for the losses, and he and Yang Chunxue unite to improve the vi...More

Liang Maicha takes full responsibility for the losses, and he and Yang Chunxue unite to improve the village and help the villagers prosper.Less

42mins 2024-11-24

25. Episode 25

After the success of the leather factory, Yang Chunxue decides to start a school in Jinshawo and plans...More

After the success of the leather factory, Yang Chunxue decides to start a school in Jinshawo and plans to approach Director Qiu directly for approval.Less

42mins 2024-11-24

26. Episode 26

Yang Chunxue discusses a potential partnership with Jin Yan after learning about her struggling garmen...More

Yang Chunxue discusses a potential partnership with Jin Yan after learning about her struggling garment factory, while Wang Junhua gives Liang Chuangen an expensive watch for his birthday.Less

42mins 2024-11-25

27. Episode 27

Yang Chunxue plans to sell the excess workwear to repay the villagers, while Gao Haitang encourages he...More

Yang Chunxue plans to sell the excess workwear to repay the villagers, while Gao Haitang encourages her, and Hei Shen seeks help from Li Yinniu after the police take her and Liang Maicha in for questioning.Less

42mins 2024-11-25

28. Episode 28

Yang Chunxue gains inspiration for her designs from paper-cutting master Zhao, while Wang Junhua bring...More

Yang Chunxue gains inspiration for her designs from paper-cutting master Zhao, while Wang Junhua brings supplements to Liang Chuangen and Shufen, brightening their day.Less

42mins 2024-11-25

29. Episode 29

When the seeds fail to sprout, Yang Chunxue and Liang Maicha discover they are poor quality, and Liang...More

When the seeds fail to sprout, Yang Chunxue and Liang Maicha discover they are poor quality, and Liang Maishou promises to find a solution.Less

42mins 2024-11-26

30. Episode 30

Gao Shitiao becomes violent, forcing a divorce, while Liang Maicha tracks down a scammer selling fake ...More

Gao Shitiao becomes violent, forcing a divorce, while Liang Maicha tracks down a scammer selling fake seeds, leading to the criminal's capture.Less

42mins 2024-11-26

31. Episode 31

Liang Maicha and Yang Chunxue discover that Li Caiyun has been arrested, while Yang remains devoted to...More

Liang Maicha and Yang Chunxue discover that Li Caiyun has been arrested, while Yang remains devoted to Gao Shitiao, and plans a birthday cake for Gao Tianjiao.Less