The Fiery Era: Starting from Longxugou

In 1950s China, Zhao Shi'an, a middle-aged office worker, finds himself suddenly transported to a bygone era. Seizing the opportunity, he becomes a pioneering agricultural innovator. With a keen eye on the people's needs, he cultivates high-yield grains to address food shortages and breeds large, fat pigs to supplement oil deficiencies. His breakthroughs, such as seedless watermelons showcased at the Canton Fair, stun the world, and a single egg-sized strawberry fetches hundreds of thousands of dollars. As the Cold War and East-West rivalry intensify, Zhao's cutting-edge technology and scientific research astound the world, demonstrating the superiority of the socialist system and earning international recognition for the new China. Under the banner of "golden lard," he successfully crushes the West's cheap industrial vegetable oils with more nutritious and filling animal fat, securing an early advantage in the global rivalry.