During a turbulent period from 1915 to 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with other like-minded individuals, founded the magazine La Jeunesse, which sparked the New Culture Movement. The magazine promoted science and democracy, revolutionizing the mindset of the masses and encouraging them to rise against the deeply rooted imperialism. The series follows a vibrant cast of well-known authors, politicians, and revolutionaries as they each strive to save their country in their own unique ways.