Old Geng is publicly humiliated for eating discarded rotten fruit because he is thirsty, sparking a conflict. Chen Shoucheng pays compensation on behalf of his coworker and leads a group of workers away to join the struggling Fengmao Cooperative. Facing malicious suppression, false accusations, and sabotage from their former employer, Shengnong Fruit Company, Chen Shoucheng and his companions remain committed to honesty and quality. They confront cold-storage accidents, logistics blockades, and typhoon crises, determined to uphold their standards for fruit quality. Starting from a small cooperative, they eventually earn recognition from Luyuan Fresh Foods, participate in establishing national standards for fresh-fruit harvesting and grading, and help put labor protections for agricultural workers into practice.