Serena Sullivan seeks refuge with Zane Larkin, a man misunderstood by others. Ignoring gossip, she uses her savings to start a pig farm with Zane. They overcome challenges like disease and floods, and handle provocations from neighbor Martha Lewis. The farm prospers, they welcome a child, and Serena reconciles with her parents. The Zhao family meets a miserable end. Serena encourages villagers to develop farming, leading the village to prosperity.