Lin Xiaoman, a pearl-gathering girl who returns through rebirth, is accompanied and helped by an old cormorant named Heitou. She guards her family's precious tidal flat contract and builds her business diligently with her superb pearl-gathering skills. She is upright and transparent, follows rules and reason in handling affairs, and treats people with generosity and fairness. With her heart set on her family and fellow villagers, she leads everyone to develop the pearl industry. Relying on her resilience and down-to-earth nature, she joins hands with everyone to head towards a better life.