The Whole Village Laughed at Me for Failing the Exam, I Turned a Dead Pond into a Golden Pond
In 1996, Lin Yan missed the university entrance exam cutoff by just one point. Giving up the chance to retake the exam, he traveled far to the western village of Wohugou to support rural development by raising fish. Facing ridicule from the villagers, the stagnant waters of a pond known as the 'Graveyard Pond,' and deliberate obstruction, he relied on professional knowledge rather than luck. After keeping watch for seven days, he discovered a mountain spring beneath the pond and tackled the problem through hard work and determination. Armed with knowledge and perseverance, he put down roots in the countryside, determined to turn stagnant water into a thriving pond. Through his youthful passion, he writes an inspiring chapter in the revitalization of rural western China, demonstrating the responsibility and commitment of a new generation.
Main characters: Lin Yan
Supporting characters: Zhang Laowu
Also known as: 全村笑我落榜，我把死塘养成金塘
The Whole Village Laughed at Me for Failing the Exam, I Turned a Dead Pond into a Golden Pond (49 episodes)
In 1996, Lin Yan missed the university entrance exam cutoff by just one point. Giving up the chance to retake the exam, he traveled far to the western village…
In 1996, Lin Yan missed the university entrance exam cutoff by just one point. Giving up the chance to retake the exam, he traveled far to the western village of Wohugou to support rural development by raising fish. Facing ridicule from the villagers, the stagnant waters of a pond known as the 'Graveyard Pond,' and deliberate obstruction, he relied on professional knowledge rather than luck. After keeping watch for seven days, he discovered a mountain spring beneath the pond and tackled the problem through hard work and determination. Armed with knowledge and perseverance, he put down roots in the countryside, determined to turn stagnant water into a thriving pond. Through his youthful passion, he writes an inspiring chapter in the revitalization of rural western China, demonstrating the responsibility and commitment of a new generation.
全村笑我落榜，我把死塘养成金塘