In a difficult barren year, Shen Wanhe, whose husband died early, was forced by the eldest branch to divide the family. Mother-in-law Wu resolutely chose to follow her daughter-in-law and granddaughter, and the three of them moved into a dilapidated house at the end of the village, making a hard living relying solely on two mu of barren fields. Facing the plight of food and water shortages and overgrown fields, Shen Wanhe relied on her intelligence and tenacity to lead her mother-in-law in clearing old ditches, reclaiming wasteland and growing crops, and making thin pancakes to make a living at the market. During this time, the eldest branch repeatedly caused misunderstandings, old food accounts sparked disputes, and a heavy rainstorm almost destroyed the harvest.