Starting from 1950

Stepping out of the turbulent shadows of 1950s Beijing, Su Yang finds himself thrust into a new reality after being rescued from the infamous brothels of Baishun Hutong. Armed with a unique system and unwavering resolve, he leaves the reformatory alongside his childhood sweetheart, boarding a train bound for the booming industrial hub of Shenzhou. From battling ruthless bandits aboard a speeding locomotive to stamping out factory pests to secure a better future, Su Yang navigates the trials of a rapidly changing nation. Against the backdrop of a grand historical tide, he must use his wits, his abilities, and his own two hands to carve out a meaningful life and protect the fragile light of hope for those he holds dear.