After being pushed out of the fish farm by his cousin Zhou Lifa, young Zhou Cheng relies on his fish-farming expertise to take over Qingliudu, an abandoned pond that nobody dares to touch. With the support of his mother, Li Guilan, and his partners Zhao Dahe and Xu Deshui, he battles the elements, fights for market share, and stands up to his rivals. Through countless hardships, including keeping watch during torrential storms, fish disease outbreaks, market price suppression, and sabotage by competitors, he eventually transforms the rundown pond into a goldmine. Not only does he establish sales channels in the county town, but he also helps the surrounding villagers achieve prosperity. From being driven away from the fish farm to becoming a respected fish-farming expert, Zhou Cheng uses his sweat and determination to forge his own path at Qingliudu.