In 1930, there was an undercurrent in Shanghai. Thirteen Taibao divided the underground forces. Zhenshan Gong took charge of the overall situation. Shuangsha, Six Beasts, and Four Patrols each controlled their territory. Big bosses from all parties fought for interests and power. Conflicts between the concession and the Chinese community continued, and the troubled times were endless.
Chen Ming, the owner of the grocery store in Jing'an Lane, is just a low-level mortal, with no power, courage or strategy, and he only seeks a stable living in his life. In his early years, he kindly rescued the injured Zhenshang Gong, but in exchange he only received a favor that could only save his life in a desperate situation, without the blessing of money or power.
His peaceful life was soon shattered by gangs, with excessive taxation and exploitation, and land disputes affecting the small shop again and again. He was unprovokedly involved in the Taibao internal strife and the concession turmoil, and became a pawn to be tested and exploited by various forces. He was on the verge of death several times, and only survived because of the secret intervention of Zhenshan Gong. The neighbors around him were displaced and suffering in the troubled times, and all the desolation of the world fell before his eyes.
Later, the checks and balances of the Thirteen Taibao collapsed, and the heroes fought in a melee. A generation of heroes either fell or retired. The Zhenshan Gong completely disappeared, and his protection disappeared. The storm has settled, but after more than ten years of turmoil, Chen Ming is still guarding the shop. In his later years, the monkey king came to visit and settled the good relationship of the past. The hegemony in Shanghai has finally turned into dust. In troubled times, all the mortals want in their lives is ordinary fireworks and peace.
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