The novel revolves around Wu Shunzi's life.
The father and mother of 12-year-old Wu Shunzi were killed by the Kuomintang's artillery bombs. Wu Shunzi, an orphan, ran out of the city hungry to find wild vegetables to satisfy his hunger. He met a group of people. These people were the People's Liberation Army that liberated Yanshen Town. Wu Shunzi joined the People's Liberation Army from then on. The story started all the way to Hainan Island and the whole country was liberated. However, Wu Shunzi participated in the war against North Korea from south to north. He was injured in the battle in North Korea and returned to China. On the banks of the Yalu River, he gained love. , But just at their wedding, his wife Shuyuan went to the front line again. On the front line of rescuing the wounded, an enemy artillery shell broke Shuyuan's leg. Shuyuan also returned to the motherland. They both changed jobs and returned to their hometown. Shuyuan Assigned to the hospital, Wu Shunzi was assigned to form a sanitation team. Wu Shunzi worked diligently to manage the city, but was transferred to the Public Security Bureau from director to deputy mayor. He was loyal, honest, and kind, practicing the responsibilities of a Communist Party member!