Lu Ye unexpectedly arrives in a turbulent era, becoming a lone child on the long march.
Though still young, he braves countless hardships to complete the grueling journey. He grows stronger through blood and fire, befriends a band of brothers who would die for one another amid the smoke of war, and fights through countless brutal battles. By the age of twenty-four, he holds an important post, with a distinguished military record and honors to his name.
When the smoke of war finally clears, he sheds his uniform and moves into a courtyard house in an old Beijing hutong.
He hopes for a quiet life, but the neighbors are constantly at odds. Some love to use high-minded principles to pressure others, some are always looking to take advantage and get something for nothing, and others are domineering and unreasonable, scheming at every turn.
Having fought his way through a hail of bullets, Lu Ye is no pushover.
Drawing on his experience, seniority, and people skills, he calmly settles all kinds of disputes in the courtyard, shuts down unreasonable harassment, and makes a thriving life for his family.
The tide of the times rolls on, and war breaks out again along the border. He heads to the front to direct operations. As the years pass and the country enters a period of development, he stays true to himself, diligently fulfills his duties, and stands by his principles, resisting corrupt influences.
Across the battlefields and military life, the hutong courtyard, and the transformations of an age, witness Lu Ye, a man of iron and blood, write his own legendary life!
