In his past life, Victor was betrayed by his sons, sold for 100,000, and sent to the Meyan Border Region, where he died in a cold prison cell. In his final moments, he realized his neglected daughter was the only one trying to save him. Reborn in 1988, he faces greedy sons demanding money. This time, Victor smiles: “Want anything? Earn it with filial piety.” He changes his ways, protects his daughter, punishes his ungrateful sons, and seizes reform-era opportunities to rewrite his destiny.
Episode 1 - Reborn Dad Defends Daughter from Ungrateful Sons
Betrayed by his greedy sons, sold to the Meyan Border Region, and killed for his organs, the father gets a second chance when he’s reborn in the 1980s. Filled with regret over selling his daughter Elena in his past life, he now vows to protect her at all costs and take revenge on his ungrateful sons.
Episode 2 - Dad Protects Elena from Ungrateful Son
In 1988, Elena begs her father not to sell her for a 20,000 bride price, offering to do any household chores to stay. Her father has a sudden change of heart, apologizing and vowing to protect her. But his ungrateful son pushes to send Elena off, bragging about going abroad and giving grandsons, sparking a fierce confrontation.
Episode 3 - Dad’s Test for His Ungrateful Sons
Reincarnated back to 1988, the father holds bitter memories of his past life where his two ungrateful sons sold him to the Meyan Border Region. Now, as his sons beg for help—one for a city job, the other to go abroad—he sets a one-month sincerity challenge. Whoever shows the most dedication gets his support, unaware their father aims to make them repay past wrongs.
Episode 4 - Fear of Sale & Luke's Trouble
A child pleads with her father not to sell her, while he contemplates regaining her trust after years of mistreatment. He hands her an item for safekeeping, gently combs her messy hair in a tender moment, before she hurries over with urgent news that neighbor Aunt Zhang's Luke has encountered trouble.
Episode 5 - Victor Risks Mountain Rescue for Luke & Sister
The Zhang family’s long-lost daughter has just returned home, but she and Luke were trapped in a mountain landslide after an earthquake. With past-life memories of their whereabouts, Victor ignores danger warnings and resolves to rescue them alive for a reward to make amends to Elena.
Episode 6 - Octavia Rescued; Luke Finds Path & Schisandra
Stranded in a ravine with their path collapsed, Octavia is bitten by a pit viper and fears death—until a local villager saves her by sucking out the venom. Her brother Luke, panicked by being lost, finds an escape route and valuable top-grade schisandra, shifting their dire fate.
Episode 7 - Luke Finds Valuable Berries; Brothers Scheme Selfishly
Luke discovers top-quality, high-market-value Schisandra berries and offers them to the uncle who saved his sister, who agrees to buy them at the highest price. Meanwhile, his brothers, hearing their dad might be trapped in a landslide, only care about their own gains and plot to marry off their sister for benefits.
Episode 8 - Victor Hurries to Stop Elena's Forced Wedding
Having just been rescued, Victor Lin learns from a villager that his sons Gavin and Hawk are forcing his daughter Elena to marry Trent for a 20,000 betrothal gift. Enraged, he rushes home as the wedding is underway, determined to halt this unjust arrangement.
Episode 9 - Victor Confronts Trent Over Elena's Forced Marriage
Victor returns home to find Trent claiming he’s married Elena without consent. Trent taunts Victor, daring him to act, and threatens to block the village’s mountain goods sales to starve his family. Victor issues an ultimatum, sparking a tense standoff over Elena’s fate.
Episode 10 - City Lady Stuns Boastful Local Trent
Boastful local Trent brags about controlling regional mountain goods and his uncle being Cloud Pharma Factory's director while confronting a city woman backing Victor. When the woman presents a document showing ties to the factory's top leadership, Trent is left shocked, sparking a tense, unexpected showdown.
Episode 11 - Trent Begs for Mercy; Elena Faces Crisis
Trent, accused of kidnapping women and bullying townsfolk, begs Boss Lin and an uncle to spare him. Just as the conflict eases, Elena’s father arrives late, finds her in urgent need of hospital care, and abruptly turns away helpers, sparking viewers’ curiosity.
Episode 12 - Dad’s College Vow Sparks Elena’s Fears
Guilty of ruining his daughter Elena’s college dream in his past life, the father is determined to make amends this time. After resolving Trent’s troublesome issue, he plans to send Elena to college, firmly refusing financial help from a concerned friend. When Elena overhears part of his conversation, she panics, fearing he might sell her instead of letting her pursue her dreams.
Episode 13 - Elena's Hardship & Brothers' Insincere Apology
Elena is hospitalized with malnutrition and hypoglycemia, while her father favors sons over daughters and plans to sell her for bride price. Her brothers fake an apology, then quickly push for spending newly acquired money on a fancy meal, revealing their true selfish colors.
Episode 14 - Father Furious Over Sons Selling His Daughter
In this episode, two ungrateful sons sell their elder sister and brazenly ask their father for money and jobs. Enraged by their cruelty, the father pretends to offer a good job quota for them to compete for with filial piety, secretly planning a harsh punishment.
Episode 15 - Dad Picks Gavin for Job, Hawk Is Upset
In this episode, two sons vie for a job opportunity. Dad favors Gavin, arranging a ride to the factory for him and putting Hawk's request on hold. Hawk shows his displeasure, and upon arriving at the factory, a shocking question about being 'sold' stirs up tension and curiosity.
Episode 16 - Dad Sends Son to Illegal Brick Kiln
Gavin is thrilled when his dad secures him a well-paying job at a local brick factory, grateful for the opportunity that outearns state-owned enterprise wages. Unbeknownst to him, the factory is an illegal brick kiln, and his dad knowingly negotiates with the boss to send him there, hinting at a shocking hidden agenda.
Episode 17 - Seth Helps Friend, Secures Job for His Son
A man wants to toughen his son by letting him taste hardship, gets a blunt joke from a friend, then turns to Seth for help who agrees. Meanwhile, his son worries about his job, and unexpectedly, Seth offers him a position to start work tomorrow.
Episode 18 - Gavin Sold to Slave Factory
Gavin is excited to start a job arranged by his father with Seth, believing it's his chance to make something of himself. But he soon discovers he's been sold to a ruthless black brick factory that trafficks and exploits workers as slaves. His father, recalling the betrayal, vows revenge against the perpetrators, leaving Gavin stunned by the cruel deception.
Episode 19 - Dad Reveals College Plan to Elena
After returning home, Dad gives an advance on his elder son's salary. His younger son abandons his study-abroad plan and begs for a good job like his brother. Later, Dad takes Elena aside, surprising her by announcing he'll use the money to send her to college, leaving viewers curious about the family's reactions.
Episode 20 - Father Supports Child, Son Resents, Crisis Looms
The father confronts his eavesdropping ungrateful son, warning him he'll get a taste of his own medicine. He then pledges full support for another child's studies, promising to handle finances. The son rages over his lost overseas fund, just as someone arrives with urgent bad news from the county.
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