Liu Yaodong, a prodigal man, is reborn on the eve of the devastating blizzard of 1977. Drawing on memories of his previous life, he warns everyone in advance and protects his family and fellow villagers. He hunts and fishes in the mountains, unites the villagers to gather medicinal herbs and develop collective sideline businesses, and stands against treacherous locals and roving bandits. Seizing the opportunities of the era, he leads the entire village through famine and gradually sets them on the road to prosperity, while slowly falling in love with Li Wanqing, an educated youth.