Back to 1981: From Mountain Foraging to Prosperity

Chen Zhendong wakes up one day to find himself back in 1981, an era of acute material scarcity. In his previous life, he amounted to nothing, achieved no success, and spent most of his years apart from his family—a lifetime he considers utterly wasted. This time around, his only desires are to mend old regrets, enjoy a warm home with his wife and children, and earn a modest living. Contentment is his creed; a stable, peaceful family life trumps all else. Yet, step by step, he finds himself drifting further from his humble beginnings. Accolades begin to pile up—advanced worker, outstanding youth, rural prosperity leader, distinguished entrepreneur. Looking at the honors, he can't help but wonder: is this still the man he set out to be?