
In 1978, a drought in North China. Shaun Shaw, a rice researcher, test-plants drought-resistant hybrid rice to cultivate a high-yield variety. Lars Larkin destroys Rice Shoots, frames Shaun Shaw. Villagers help Shaun Shaw save seedlings, cultivating 'North China No. 1' Drought-Resistant Rice, leading the village through drought. Lars Larkin is dealt with. Shaun Shaw's technology promoted, increasing grain.