In the late 1990s, Liu Jun, who studied in Germany, returned to his hometown of Donghai. Following the tide of the times, he is determined to modernize his father's old machinery factory with leading technology.As a private enterprise, Liu Jun struggles to acquire capital, connections, and technology. However, his friend Qian Hong Ming's import and export as well as real estate businesses are flourishing at this time and the two come to look out for each other.Liu Jun becomes acquainted with Yang Xun due to technology, yet their falling out is also because of the same. Fortunately, Song Yun Hui, the head of the Donghai Group, favors Liu Jun and provides strong backing for the development of the Tengfei Factory.Despite his skills, Liu Jun remains down-to-earth as he adapts to the local environment while attempting to break through technical barriers. While working hard to complete the transformation of the Tengfei Factory, Liu Jun realizes his own value. Tengfei Factory also strives to lead the torrent of China's manufacturing industry.(Source: ChineseDrama.info)~~ Adapted from the web novel "Jian Nan De Zhi Zao" (艰难的制造) by A Nai (阿耐).