Period novel, no transmigration, no rebirth, an underdog’s rise
Synopsis:
In the 1990s, rural society favored sons over daughters.
A ridiculous “treasure dividend” scam shattered the peace of a mountain village.
On one side was his future father-in-law, hounded by thugs over his debts.
On the other was his childhood sweetheart, bound by an engagement to marry into her family and take a husband.
Orphan Chen Ye chose to fight back.
His grandfather had just passed away, leaving him penniless.
To earn enough to return the hefty betrothal gifts before the wedding, he became a hired fist, making his living through violence, and boarded a train heading south to seek his fortune.
It was a turbulent, passionate era. There was no transmigration or rebirth, only a young man’s love and loyalty.
Follow rural boy Chen Ye as he navigates an era of upheaval, wild growth, and limitless opportunity: uncovering the mystery of his origins, carving out a place for himself amid the rivalries of the Special Economic Zone, and protecting his family and loved ones with his own two hands as he fights for a future.
