Chen Xi, a modern oceanographer, accidentally drifted to an uninhabited island in an imaginary dynasty. She used her professional knowledge to reclaim land on the island, dig wells to collect water, raise seafood and grow tropical fruits. Later, she rescued the businessman Qin Hao who was in distress, and the two cooperated to develop the island, attracting refugees to settle, and built the desert island into a prosperous place, and eventually became partners.