In the turbulent and troubled times, Liang Xiaoyu, a down-and-out tofu maker, Hua Yingying, a vicious-tongued charlatan, Fugui, a down-and-out scholar, and Hei Ya, the gangster leader, join forces to make their way from the poor alleys of the market to the officialdom and temples, and accidentally get involved in the power struggle between all parties. With humor, optimism and little wisdom, they uncovered family secrets, resolved crises, and stirred up the current situation along the way. In the end, through laughter and tears, they witnessed the growth of little people and the unyielding humanity in troubled times.
