Wheat Field Heartstrings

In 1975, Su Xiaoyue, a rural knowledge youth, arrives at Zhaojiagou and falls into Liu family's trap. Desperate, Zhao Tiezhu defies authority to take her in, silently guarding her while she teaches him to read, sparking mutual affection. As Liu family retaliates with forced labor and false accusations, Su Xiaoyue gathers evidence to clear his name. When Liu's mother threatens suicide, Su Xiaoyue flees overnight to protect her family but is ambushed by Liu Erzhu. Zhao Tiezhu fights to save her, and eventually both gain their families' approval. Su Xiaoyue chooses not to return to the city; as Liu family's crimes are investigated and punished, the couple marries with the village's blessing, welcoming new life by the wheat field.