Adapted from the best-selling novel *The City's Lights* by renowned writer Li Peifu, this work authentically portrays the inspiring military journey of a rural soldier.
In the army, he strives tirelessly to advance, gain a promotion, and secure an officer position so that he can help his fellow villagers. Meanwhile, his wife at home makes sacrifices, dedicates herself, and works hard to change both herself and their village.
The original novel caused a sensation, with two editions being reprinted within two years, both selling out. The TV series *Next Life, I'll Be Your Woman* reflects the period from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, showcasing the difficult journey of farmers "escaping" rural life and entering urban areas within China’s dual structure of cities and countryside. It highlights the unique Chinese social phenomenon of "conversion from agricultural to non-agricultural status," revealing the disparities between urban and rural areas as well as the profound impact of this dual structure on rural communities.
The series stars Ren Chengwei, Yan Ni, Shi Weijian, Zhu Lin, and others, telling the touching story of the protagonist Feng Jiachang (played by Ren Chengwei), who, in order to fulfill his mother's last wish, undergoes years of arduous effort to lead his fellow villagers from the countryside into the city. The show presents life in the military from the perspective of ordinary people, including both peasant children and urban commoners, marking another innovation and breakthrough for military-themed TV dramas in *Next Life, I'll Be Your Woman*.