Tongzi Mountain (played by Wan Siwei) is a young intellectual who is sent to a remote mountainous area in Jiangnan for re-education. The sudden turn of life leaves him disheartened, and his personality becomes gloomy and decadent. He nearly loses his life during a heavy labor task, but is saved by the pure and kind Lian Meizi. After that, Tongzi Mountain is assigned to serve as a substitute teacher at the more remote Pengjiawan Primary School, where Lian Meizi (played by He Qing) happens to work as a cook. The tranquil and beautiful mountain village allows Tongzi Mountain to relax mentally, and the simplicity of Lian Meizi, Party Secretary Peng Yonggui, and the villagers warms his heart and helps him regain confidence in life. However, he is at a loss when faced with Lian Meizi's affections, fearing that he might bring her trouble. Furthermore, the commune secretary Liu Guofa's (played by Liu Hui) brother-in-law, the postman Xu Dongqing (played by Peng Bo), has long admired Lian Meizi, and both families are pushing for this match. Therefore, Tongzi Mountain initially chooses to avoid Lian Meizi's feelings for him. His uncle Liu Yonggui notices Lian Meizi's affection for Tongzi Mountain and gives her a stern warning. Yet, Lian Meizi cannot suppress her feelings for Tongzi Mountain. After much conflict and struggle, she finally gathers the courage to express her affection for him in a cave during the rain, but Tongzi Mountain remains silent, deeply hurting her pride. Filled with shame and anger, Lian Meizi feels desperate and decides to obey her family's arrangements to go on a blind date with the postman Xu Dongqing. However, Tongzi Mountain falls ill, causing this kind and innocent girl to fall deeply in love with him once again. Touching her unwavering devotion and everything she has done for him, the love that has been shut away deep inside Tongzi Mountain surges forth. The two young people quietly and happily fall in love...
