At that time, during the reign of Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, floods often occurred in the Yangtze River basin. In a village in the south of the Yangtze River, there is a middle-aged man named Wang Dashan, who and his wife Li Chun have been working hard to farm for a living in their hometown. Unexpectedly, the flood that year struck again, Wang Dashan and Li Chun were accidentally swept away by the surging river on the way to escape for their lives, Li Chun did not know what to do, and Wang Dashan was also seriously injured and died. Later, Wang Dashan was rescued and sent to a place called Qingyang Town for treatment. When the villagers there saw him lying to the ground in disarray, and his body was completely skinless, they came to help his wounds and give him food to fill his stomach. After several months of recuperation, Wang Dashan's health gradually improved, but he could no longer find the whereabouts of his wife Li Chun, so he could only settle in Qingyang Town and make a living by working part-time jobs. One day, when Wang Dashan was collecting firewood by the river, he stumbled upon a naked baby who was only one or two years old, lying inexplicably by the river. Wang Dashan hurriedly picked up the baby and went home to feed him. He guessed that the baby was probably killed by his parents in the flood and became an orphan without support, just like himself. Wang Dashan felt very uncomfortable, and immediately decided to adopt the baby and named him Zhang Daming. 
Zhang Daming gradually grew up under the care of Wang Dashan, with a towering head and a strong physique. He has known his life experience since he was a child, and he is particularly filial and obedient to his old father Wang Dashan, who adopted him. Wang Dashan is old, and his strength is not as good as before, so Zhang Daming took on the burden of the family. Zhang Daming relied on going to the mountains to cut firewood, and then went to the village to exchange firewood for money to make a living. There is an enthusiastic matchmaker in the village, Aunt Zhao, who saw that Zhang Daming was handsome and strong, so she wanted to tell him about her family. But every time Zhang Daming went to ask her, Aunt Zhao shook her head and said that the conditions could not be fulfilled. Zhang Daming told his adoptive father about this, and Wang Dashan sighed and said: "Although our family is poor, you have good conduct and a bright future. As long as you meet a talented and beautiful woman, marry and inherit the incense. Zhang Daming nodded solemnly: "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely find a virtuous woman and be filial to you to old age." A few days later, Aunt Zhao came to tell Zhang Daming that a girl named Bai Xiaohong was willing to marry him. Zhang Daming was overjoyed, and hurriedly asked what Bai Xiaohong was like. Aunt Zhao said: "Alas, Xiaohong's background is more complicated. But if you're looking for a partner to marry, you can't be too picky! Zhang Daming ran to the mountain to chop wood, still thinking about the girl named Bai Xiaohong. At this time, he suddenly heard someone calling for help at the bottom of the mountain. Zhang Daming hurriedly ran over to take a look, and it turned out to be an old man's carriage that had overturned in the mountain stream. Zhang Daming saw that the old man was dying, his face turned pale, and he hurriedly pulled him out. The old man had passed out. Zhang Daming carried him to the village for medical treatment, and after some treatment by Langzhong, the old man was finally fine. After sobering up, the old man introduced himself, his name was Liu Laohan, and he was a retainer of a large local family. He said that he wanted to repay Zhang Daming for saving his life. Zhang Daming refused not to repay, but Liu Laohan said: "My family is just short of manpower, you are young and strong, come to our house to do things." I'll pay you more. Zhang Daming was very happy when he heard that he could work in a big family. He told Wang Dashan about this, and Wang Dashan was also very pleased. Zhang Daming carried simple luggage and came to Liu Laohan's main house to report. Liu Laohan entertained him with a smile and arranged for him to do relatively easy chores. Zhang Daming got along well with everyone, and gradually inquired about Bai Xiaohong. It turned out that Bai Xiaohong was born beautiful and Peugeot, and when she first came here, she was deeply liked by the master. The old man wanted to take her as a concubine, but Xiaohong refused and hid in the room where the maids lived. The old man sent people to look around, and Bai Xiaohong had to sneak into the mountains to hide. Later, Liu Laohan came forward to mediate, and the old man did not embarrass her. Bai Xiaohong returned to the subordinate room and began to live a restrained life of being fiercely monitored by the master. Zhang Daming heard about Bai Xiaohong's misfortune and sympathized with her very much. Once Bai Xiaohong fell to the ground when she went to fetch water, Zhang Daming hurried over to help her, Bai Xiaohong looked up at him, and the two looked at each other, and it was love at first sight. 
Zhang Daming and Bai Xiaohong began to chat often and tell their hearts. The relationship between the two is getting deeper and deeper, and Bai Xiaohong also revealed that the master is still harassing her. One day, the old man suddenly broke into Bai Xiaohong's house and dragged her into his bedroom. When Zhang Daming arrived, he saw Bai Xiaohong's clothes disheveled, and the master was about to force her to comply. Zhang Daming was furious and reasoned with the master to ask for release. The old man was angry, and let the family beat Zhang Daming violently. Bai Xiaohong knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, saying that she was willing to marry her master, and begged him to let Zhang Daming go. The old man stopped, but the condition for agreeing to marry was that Bai Xiaohong had to spend the night with him. Bai Xiaohong could only tearfully agree. Zhang Daming was lying on the ground, scarred, and he felt very guilty in his heart. He racked his brains to think of countermeasures, trying to save Bai Xiaohong from the fire pit. After Zhang Daming recovered from his injury, he went to Liu Laohan to discuss countermeasures. Liu Laohan gave him a puppet that would turn into Bai Xiaohong, and asked Zhang Daming to find an opportunity to change Bai Xiaohong out. That night, Zhang Daming held a puppet and sneaked into Bai Xiaohong's room. He saw Bai Xiaohong bathing in the house, and he couldn't help but lose his mind. Bai Xiaohong snorted softly and quickly put on her clothes. Zhang Daming hurriedly explained his intention to Bai Xiaohong, and the two quickly implemented the plan. Bai Xiaohong dripped her own blood on the puppet, and the puppet immediately changed into her appearance. Zhang Daming picked up the puppet and fled, followed by Bai Xiaohong. With the help of Liu Laohan, the two successfully escaped from the pursuit of the master. The old man woke up and found that the concubine next to him was not a real person but a wood, and he was so angry that he almost turned his back on it. He was furious and immediately sent his henchmen everywhere to track down the whereabouts of Zhang Daming and Bai Xiaohong. Liu Laohan came forward to relieve the siege of the two, saying that Zhang Daming and Bai Xiaohong had disappeared and were likely to have left this place long ago. The old man gave up, but he still held a grudge against the matter. At the same time, Zhang Daming and Bai Xiaohong have migrated south to another country and live a sweet life as a couple. Relying on hard work and thrift, they started a small business in the local area to make a living, and their lives gradually became more prosperous. 
Time flies, and ten years have passed in a blink of an eye. Zhang Daming and Bai Xiaohong finally saved enough money to buy a house to live in. They also have a smart and clever son, and Zhang Daming is happy to finally have flesh and blood. One day, a strange old man suddenly came to the village. He claimed to be the lord of the family, and came to apologize to them. It turned out that the old man had passed away, and his son succeeded him, and he didn't want to have any disagreements with Zhang Daming's family. After Zhang Daming and Bai Xiaohong heard this, they had mixed tastes. They decided to return to their hometown once to reunite with their adoptive father. My son has also reached the age of literacy, and it is just right to take him back to study. Zhang Daming's family of three came to Qingyang Town, and he personally carried the old man Wang Dashan to the river to enjoy the scenery. Wang Dashan said with emotion: "That's where I found you. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, you have already started a family and have children. Zhang Daming knelt at the foot of Wang Dashan, shedding tears of gratitude. He said, "Dad, you saved my life back then, and I am where I am today." I will definitely take care of you until old age and be the first to think of you if you have any difficulties! Wang Dashan lovingly stroked the heads of Zhang Daming and his grandson, and was extremely relieved. That night, the family talked around the fireplace, and Bai Xiaohong told her son the story of how they struggled to survive. Zhang Daming and Bai Xiaohong stayed in their hometown for half a month, telling the story of their hard work over the years. The young men and women of the village were all amazed and envious of them. Before leaving, the villagers prepared a sumptuous picnic to see them off. Zhang Daming kowtowed to Wang Dashan in front of everyone to thank him. He said, "I will follow my adoptive father's teachings and build a family business with my beloved wife." All this is thanks to your nurturing virtue, and I will work hard to benefit the villagers! Wang Dashan was moved to tears by Zhang Daming's filial piety. The villagers were also moved by the righteousness of Zhang Daming's family. Zhang Daming took his family on the way home and started a new chapter in their new life.