A countryman's Career Path

Collection time： 2024-11-01

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The countryman Ian Whitman, due to a dowry dispute, did not marry his girlfriend Amy Watson. By chance, he met the urban female journalist Megan Smith. Impressed by Megan's praise of the big city, Ian developed a desire to see the world in the city. Upon arriving in the provincial capital, Ian encountered Megan again. At this point, he was no longer the countryman he used to be. Through his own efforts and clever mind, he successfully entered a well-known urban enterprise, Tranquil Group, and became a department manager. From then on, Ian steadily developed his career, embarking on the road to success...

Episodes

Ep. 1
Ian Whitman's wedding plans are put on hold due to a dowry dispute with his girlfriend Amy Watson's family. They demand 20,000 yuan, which Ian is unable to pay. The family decides to call off the wedding, and Ian's mother is unhappy about the situation. Ian later meets Megan Smith, an urban journalist who praises city life, inspiring Ian to leave his rural home and explore the world beyond. He eventually arrives in the provincial capital, where he reunites with Megan and begins his journey to success.
Ep. 2
Ian is showing off his girlfriend to his friends, boasting about her beauty. They are in a outdoor setting and Ian's friends are cheering him on. However, their fun is interrupted by an older man who appears to be the owner of the land they are on, scolding them for causing trouble. The situation becomes tense, but Ian tries to calm everyone down. The scene ends with Ian and his friends trying to leave, but not before the older man expresses his disapproval.
Ep. 3
Ian's sister's husband is furious and orders someone to leave, threatening to not be kind if they come back. The person who was told to leave tries to persuade Ian's sister's husband to keep a secret, offering to do anything in return. It appears that Ian's broken engagement has caused tension, and his former fiancée's family may hate him now. Ian's sister's husband agrees to keep the secret, but not before teasing the person about their city manners and promiscuity. The scene ends with an agreement to keep the matter private.
Ep. 4
Ian's sister-in-law tries to persuade him to keep a secret, but he refuses. She reveals that she has been forced to live with her aunt after her mother took all her savings. To make ends meet, she has resorted to livestreaming, which earns her a significant amount of money. Ian remains uninterested and tells her to leave, warning her not to speak to him again about this matter. Despite her pleas to keep the secret, Ian's response is uncertain, leaving her fate hanging in the balance.
Ep. 5
Ian's past comes back to haunt him as his mother and others discuss his previous engagement to Amy Watson. His mother advises against acting impulsively, suggesting that the girl Ian was previously engaged to is not bad. Meanwhile, a dispute over dowry money escalates into a heated argument between two individuals, with one demanding a refund and threatening consequences if it's not provided. The scene shifts to a village setting where a character named Zhang Xiaoyu is being scolded by an elder for causing trouble early in the morning. The conversation touches on the idea of "soft money" and the village leader's words, indicating underlying tensions within the community.