Sage Sterling transmigrates to a famine period, taking over a peasant woman who abused her four children, including Pearl Sterling, planned to sell to Lord Zeller. Sage activates Good Life System. Fights parasitic brother Jasper Sterling and tyrannical Lord Zeller to protect Pearl Sterling. Aids villagers, gaining allies like Dove Carter. Leads villagers to find kudzu root and dig a new well (Chase Sutton helps). Using system, protects children and leads village against disasters.