The novel describes the joys and sorrows of people in the Loess Plateau of northern Shaanxi around the 1990s, as well as the love, hate and sadness! Three young people, Liu Shufeng, Liu Shufei and Tian Muge, have determined to change their poor and backward village since they were young. They have watched their ancestors live in poverty for generations in this remote village, and they have a strong desire for change. After growing up, they realize their dreams through unremitting efforts. In the early 1990s, they had an unforgettable experience of attending junior high school in Shimaogou Town Middle School and precious pictures of their school days. After graduating from junior high school, the three of them were admitted to the county high school at the same time. Before the start of the school year, Liu Shufeng's mother unfortunately fell ill and had a major surgery. The family was in debt. He was tired and could not afford the tuition for Liu Shufeng to go to school, which caused Liu Shufeng to stop continuing his studies. He painfully endured this huge blow, packed up his bags and went out to work. When he was in trouble in the county town, he met Gao Anning, who had failed the college entrance examination. The Red Star Hotel met Peng Dalong, a young martial arts student who was also in trouble. Later, he learned that Peng Dalong's father ran a calcium silicate factory. Liu Shufeng entered the factory to work under Peng Dalong's arrangement. However, the good times did not last long. The factory was closed down two years later, and Liu Shufeng returned to his hometown of Shapo Village. He started his entrepreneurial career in rural areas by raising chickens and growing vegetables in greenhouses. During this period, he encountered a difficult period when the chicken factory was burned down and vegetables were unsalable. He fell in love, and his relatives went crazy. He fell down, was disappointed, and gave up, but he could only grit his teeth and stand up and continue to fight for his dream. After graduating from university, Liu Shufei and Tian Muge successively became leaders of relevant departments. Behind the scenes, they wholeheartedly helped Liu Shufeng develop the village's business, and ultimately changed Shapo Village.
