In the cusp of a new era in China, Xu Ling Jun was abandoned by his father who left for the United States when he was just eleven years old. Due to his father's stance as a capitalist, Xu Ling Jun is accused of being a rightist and sent to Helan Mountain to undergo reform. He marries Li Xiu Zhi and strives to make a living despite the injustices. In the span of 20 years, Xu Ling Jun never forgets his dream to help transform the village kids into men of talent. (Source: Chinesedrama.info)