1980: Gratitude and Grudges of the Flowing Banquet (51 episodes)

In 1980, the kind and loyal Zhang Shoushan takes in Lin Laogen's family, who arrived fleeing famine. He pays to rent a large courtyard and, with honesty and village goodwill, starts a flowing banquet famous far and wide. Once business booms, the Lins, tempted by profit, push him out, and his wife Lin Zhaodi, pressured by her family, divorces him. Zhang Shoushan does not take revenge; he holds to his principles, helps his fellow villagers and wins back trust with solid quality, while Lin Zhaodi, facing family hardship, realizes her mistakes and learns to take responsibility. The story shows the precious power of hard work, honest business, gratitude, and growing from one's mistakes.

1980: Gratitude and Grudges of the Flowing Banquet - Episode 1