After retiring at 62, Li Changgen, a top-notch bricklayer, is approached by his nephew, Li Jinbao, who kneels and begs for help. Jinbao's construction site has suffered a quality-control disaster, leaving him facing a compensation claim of over one million yuan. He promises Changgen a generous share of the profits if he can save the project. Changgen steps in and turns the project around, generating 30 million yuan in profit in just six months. Yet at the end of the year, his nephew gives him only 8,000 yuan and drives him away. Disheartened, Changgen teams up with others to start his own business. With his exceptional craftsmanship, he establishes himself and ultimately achieves spectacular success.