Episode 1

Since researcher Li Changhuan successfully developed the Juncao technology that replaces wood with grass, the technology has not only won many important national awards, but has also become a landmark scientific research achievement in national poverty alleviation work.As of 1997, this innovative technology has been widely promoted and applied in more than 50 counties across the country, greatly promoting the development of local agricultural economy, helping many farmers get rid of poverty and becoming rich, and has won widespread praise and praise from all walks of life.As a result, Researcher Li Changhuan won the lofty title of Fujian Province’s 100% Poverty Alleviation Champion.

At the same time, the TV was showing an interview with Li Changhuan accepting the commendation, while his wife Chen Xiaolian was busy in the kitchen, carefully preparing a sumptuous reunion dinner, fully looking forward to her husband's return.Because Li Changhuan was busy answering questions for farmers and had not come back for a long time, his daughter Li Qiaoping couldn't help but express dissatisfaction with her mother. Unexpectedly, Chen Xiaolian had a heart attack and was sent to the hospital.

Li Qiaoping was extremely anxious, but could not contact Li Changhuan. In desperation, she could only call her sister Li Zhiwei who was far away in Singapore.At this moment, Li Zhiwei was busy with work and could not answer the call in time. When she finally had time to call back, she learned that her mother had suddenly become seriously ill and was hospitalized.

At first, Li Zhiwei had some doubts in her heart, mistakenly thinking that this was another excuse made by her family for her father's research project.Because Li Changhuan had been immersed in the research of Juncao technology for many years and was deeply dissatisfied with his neglect of his family, Li Zhiwei was already very dissatisfied. However, Li Zhiwei's anxiety gradually made her believe in the authenticity, and she immediately contacted her trusted friend Xu Shufang and asked her to do it for her.Visit the hospital.

On the other hand, Li Changhuan and Zheng Weilong were discussing in depth the issue of Juncao technology to further promote farmers' wealth. Just as the two were about to go home for dinner, they were suddenly informed that Chen Xiaolian was ill and in emergency.Li Changhuan was so anxious that he rushed to the hospital on his nephew Li Han's motorcycle. Before entering, he did not forget to buy his wife's favorite chestnuts on the roadside.

Fortunately, the operation went very smoothly and Chen Xiaolian was out of danger. Li Changhuan breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.However, seeing that his wife was still sleeping, he handed the chestnuts to Li Qiaoping and Xu Shufang, and learned through Li Qiaoping that his eldest daughter was returning to China.Chen Xiaolian woke up and learned about this, and asked them to call Li Zhiwei and ask Li Zhiwei to focus on work.

At the same time, Li Zhiwei applied to her boss Peter to return to China, but Peter told her that this was a critical period for the project and that once she left, she would miss valuable promotion opportunities.But for Li Zhiwei, the health and reunion of her family are far more important than career promotion. She firmly stated that no matter what the outcome, she would go back to accompany her mother.Li Changhuan took the initiative to call Li Zhiwei's phone and told her that there was no need to come back in such a hurry, but Li Zhiwei had already bought the ticket.

Lao Feng led a group of people to the downstairs of Juncao Institute to recover the equipment payment from Li Changan.Due to financial constraints, Li Changan begged Lao Feng for a few days of grace.At this time, Li Changhuan returned and offered to use his banner and trophy as collateral, but Lao Feng had no choice but to refuse considering the team's livelihood needs.

For this reason, Li Changhuan proposed to use mushrooms to pay off the debt. Unexpectedly, Li Chunhua only brought two baskets of mushrooms, which completely angered Lao Feng.The two sides got into a heated argument at the scene, and Li Changhuan quickly intervened to quell the dispute. Unexpectedly, Juncao Institute had already owed the workers two months' wages, and the workers' salary issue was the most difficult dilemma at present.Li Changan detailed the financial difficulties to his elder brother Li Changhuan, while Li Han implored the workers to be more understanding. Their situation became increasingly difficult.

Li Changan's wife was dissatisfied because of the long delay in salary and suggested that he leave Juncao Institute and seek another career. However, Li Changan firmly refused and told her not to mention the matter in front of his elder brother and sister-in-law.Soon after, city leaders visited the Juncao Institute in person to learn more about Li Changhuan's predicament and solemnly promised to fully assist in solving the current problems.

As night fell, Li Changhuan brought hot water for his wife Chen Xiaolian to wash her feet. Chen Xiaolian was still uneasy and worried about whether her husband would be transferred elsewhere.Li Changhuan comforted her not to worry, saying that he would stay here and be with his family.These words were like spring breeze and rain, making Chen Xiaolian's worries disappear and she began to look forward to the future happy time of her family of four.

When Hong Kong returned to China, Chinese people around the world participated in the grand event through television screens, and their joy was beyond words.In her heart, Chen Xiaolian hopes that Li Changhuan can take this opportunity to completely return to his family.The next day, the atmosphere at the academic conference hosted by Wu Zhaohui was quite delicate. Luo Zheng and others dismissed Li Changhuan's research results, and their words were full of acrimony and ridicule, which made Zheng Weilong deeply unhappy.

Li Changhuan showed up to sit down at the table, but everyone saw that instead of restraining himself, everyone saw that he was talking about the importance of academic papers, completely ignoring the fact that Li Changhuan was too busy with affairs to take into account the current situation of academic research.Luo Zheng bluntly said that Li Changhuan had almost become an “academic liar”, and advised him not to waste time in the countryside anymore.These words completely angered Zheng Weilong, and he immediately stepped forward to defend Li Changhuan.

This meeting gave Zheng Weilong a deep insight into the hypocrisy and utilitarianism of some professors. They talk about academic papers verbally, but in fact their behavior is contrary to it.Although Li Changan was well aware of his brother's inner pain, he still encouraged him to face it actively and find a solution.Under the catalysis of a glass of wine, Li Changhuan made an important decision.