In the summer of 2000, four children—Xia Feng Hua, Xie Wang He, Shao Xing Chi, and Zhou Hai Kuo—played on Flower Street along the canal. One day, they sneaked onto a watermelon boat to steal fruit but were caught by the captain and ran back laughing. They later watched a boat wedding ceremony, and Grandma Ma returned with her granddaughter, Ma Si Yi, who had an introverted personality but gradually warmed up to the neighborhood children. Xie Wang He's father, Xie Tian Cheng, a respected boat boss, had successfully shared profits with the community, making their lives more prosperous. However, when Xie proposed upgrading to a larger boat requiring additional contributions, tensions arose, especially when Zhou Yan Lin warned that the upcoming Beijing-Shanghai Expressway might disrupt canal shipping. Surprisingly, Zhou Yi Pu, a staunch canal supporter, opposed his son’s view, urging the community to stay true to their roots. (Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = kisskh)