In the 1980s, Li Jianshe is reborn, carrying the regrets of his previous life. Back then, his foolish kindness and weakness left his entire family living in misery. This time, he is determined to protect his wife, Wang Xiufang, and their three daughters. After returning home, Li Jianshe refuses to keep giving in. He courageously fights for the living security his family deserves and refuses to continue providing endless financial support to his relatives. While working in the mountains, he unexpectedly discovers valuable mountain treasures and turns them into a source of income. He fights for the right to separate from the family, moves out of the old family home with his wife and daughters, and relocates to the county town. He also gives elegant formal names to his three daughters, who had never been given proper names, and sends them to school.