1940s, Chengdu: A passionate youth named Zheng Xiaonan, witnessing innocent civilians perish in air raids, is inspired by his communist comrades at university to forgo his pen and take up arms. In a fierce battle against the Japanese, Zheng's unit is annihilated, but he is rescued by the Eighth Route Army and becomes one of their soldiers. Amidst this fiery crucible, Zheng honed his resolve and strengthened his faith, growing into a dedicated communist. As the mission to return to the Chengdu Front beckoned during the war, a fierce battle of wits ensued. Leveraging his status as an anti-Japanese hero, he rallied leaders, protected progressives, and successfully defused critical situations, thwarting enemy plots, and contributing to the peaceful liberation of Chengdu with youthful fervor. With dawn, the Liberation Army marched into the city. Zheng completed his mission, found love in return.
