Chao Cove faces expressway land acquisition. Villagers hope compensation prices will rise and refuse to sign agreements. Holt Hale, who has experience in construction cost auditing, notices from public documents that the route may be adjusted, convinces his parents to sign the agreement under the current plan, and is mocked by the entire village as a result. Later, the expressway does change its route, and villagers who did not sign pay the price for taking out loans and spending in advance. Holt does not gloat, and still reminds everyone to verify information and make their own decisions. After the storm calms down, he meets Annie Avery, who admires his sense of responsibility. The two fall in love, get married with the blessing of both families, and the whole family embraces a down-to-earth, warm new life.
