Back to 1982: A Small Fishing Village in Chaoshan

[Period Novel] [Seafood Gathering] [Family Life] [Chaoshan Cuisine] [Chaoshan Customs]

Chen Zhenshan is reborn and returns to Houcun, a small fishing village in Chaoshan in 1982.

In his previous life, he was lazy and ambitious in equal measure. He made his fortune through fishing and caught the wave of opportunity his era offered, achieving a measure of success. But his ambition outstripped his ability. He went into business elsewhere, leveraged himself dozens of times over, and ran his ventures like a gamble. In the end, disaster struck and he became a casualty of his times. He lived by gambling and even destroyed his family ties.

Reborn, he wants only to steer clear of ruthless business warfare and stop chasing fame and fortune at all costs. Instead, he will be practical, keep his feet on the ground, and return to family and everyday life. Starting out as a fisherman, he will head to sea to gather seafood, create the life he wants, and make up for his regrets.

Now, pressed by poverty, his father is starting a fishing business on his own by leasing a boat. The first catch is fairly good, but it also means they can no longer rely on the collective as a safety net. They must face the risks ahead themselves. Meanwhile, his parasitic uncle and biased grandmother come to demand money...