Young Tao Shouzhuo comes from a family of potters, steadfastly upholding the original ceramic-making intention that 'utensils must be sturdy and durable.' When the village encounters prolonged rain and a neighbor's grain storage jar bursts, he resolutely gives away the treasured coarse pottery jar from his home, thereby becoming embroiled in a contest with the flashy and exquisite Zhu Family Kiln. He does not chase after glossy glazes, perseveringly studying clay material proportions and kiln temperature transformations. Having endured kiln explosion failures and secret obstructions from rivals, relying on a stubborn resilience, he reviews gains and losses among shattered pottery fragments. While bearing the pressure of livelihood, he simultaneously adheres to the artisan's bottom line, ultimately stepping onto the arena stage of the Artifact Contest. With plain coarse pottery, he fights against worldly superficial judgments on utensils, writing a craftsman's growth story tempered by mud and fire.