The Tides of Hong Kong: A Grassroots Rise

Gu Bei, an autistic everyman from mainland China, heads to Hong Kong in the 1990s to make a living. He runs into trouble as soon as he arrives, getting cheated into renting a shabby room and repeatedly failing to find a job. But with his determination and remarkable intelligence, Gu Bei gradually establishes himself at a factory. He works hard, solves all kinds of problems on the job, and even exposes a coworker’s scheme, earning his boss’s appreciation. Yet the road to entrepreneurship is far from smooth. Gu Bei’s company faces a series of crises, including tax troubles and business scandals. He struggles through adversity but never gives up. By continually seeking evidence and battling various forces, he eventually clears his name, and his company gradually gets back on track. Along the way, Gu Bei also finds love and joins hands with Zou Yue to face the future.