Zhou Weiguo is reborn in 1986, when he is destitute and taken in as a live-in son-in-law. His father-in-law asks him to marry his charming younger daughter, but Zhou chooses Liu Yuzhen, who has suffered endless mistreatment at home. Undeterred by gossip, he firmly chooses the hardworking and kindhearted Yuzhen. Starting with nothing but a home in a pigsty, the two quietly reclaim wasteland, cultivate fields, and work tirelessly to build a life together. Facing their family's hostility and contempt, they support each other and remain determined. Zhou Weiguo travels away for work to earn money, while Yuzhen manages their household and livelihood. Eventually, they overcome their hardships, establish a home and livelihood in town, and welcome a peaceful and happy new life.