Wang Jiuben was an orphan and did many humble things to survive. After arriving in Wuxi, he worked as a waiter in Jiangjia Rice Shop and suffered humiliation. With his wisdom and courage, he played an important role in the plight of the rice industry, such as persuading the Shajia Gang to take the right path to transport rice, standing up for justice against evil spirits and snake gods, and leading his brothers to survive in troubled times. He and his fourth grandmother, Kang Baoqi, are both enemies and friends. They have complicated feelings and have admiration for her.
