A kindhearted businessman returns to his hometown and pays out of his own pocket to renovate the old village, determined to improve everyone's lives. He offers the villagers high wages and relocation housing, accommodating them and giving in at every turn. But a greedy foreman leads others in a revolt and strike, banding together to make outrageous demands and pushing their luck without the slightest gratitude. Mistaking kindness for weakness, Zhou Jianming finally loses all faith in them. Without another word, he settles every outstanding wage and withdraws his investment, walking away and leaving the greedy villagers behind to regret their actions in frustration.