该剧根据赵德发的同名长篇小说改编，讲述了党的十八大以来，以主人公吴小蒿与贺丰收为代表的党的乡镇基层干部，践行乡村振兴战略，带领群众脱贫攻坚，致力改变乡村面貌，用实际行动展现基层干部的忠诚、信仰和实干精神。

Wu Xiaohao who was in charge of the cultural and historical work in her district was unwilling to live a plainly, so she applied for the position of deputy mayor at Kaipo Town, Jiaodong Peninsula. It was only after she takes office that she realizes that the wide gap between the ideal life and reality. The different challenges at her new post catches Wu Xiaohao by surprise which leads to many laughable situations. However, her sincerity, perseverance and courage deeply inspires the mayor He Chengshou whose work methods are simple yet effective.