A housewife storms the boys' club of village politics — and they never saw her coming.
Season 2 • Episode 1
LatestYang Guihua unexpectedly becomes village head and, determined to improve her village, works hard to secure a project and open a factory, overcoming resistance from rivals and a lack of support from her husband.
Acting
Yan Xuejing's transformation from timid wife to commanding leader.
Writing
Sharp village politics that feel like Game of Thrones with tractors.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during China's rural revitalization push, this series mirrored real government campaigns encouraging women into grassroots leadership roles.
Yan Xuejing, a celebrated errenzhuan (northeastern folk opera) performer, improvised several comedic confrontations using traditional performance techniques.
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