Poor but talented scholar

In a small village, Lu Chuan's life takes a drastic turn when he awakens to find himself in a impoverished household, with his father's illness weighing heavily on the family's already fragile existence. The meager land they own barely provides enough sustenance, and his ailing father is no longer able to support the family, leaving his frail mother and young sister vulnerable to bullying. As a member of a lesser branch of the Lu family, their social standing offers little protection or privilege. However, in this world, education presents a glimmer of hope for a better future, but it is a luxury that no single family can afford. When Lu Chuan's exceptional intelligence and potential to earn a prestigious degree are discovered, the entire Lu family shifts their focus to him, and his personal struggle for a brighter future expands to encompass the fate of his entire family, as they pin their hopes for a better life on his academic success.