Season 1 of Zhao Jiadi premiered on March 31, 2022.

Zhao Jiadi, the heir to the northern business empire "Jinhai Industries," moves to Haicheng for university, determined to distance himself from his corrupt father. Living a humble life, he navigates love, personal growth, and power struggles within his family. As tensions rise, Zhao must reconcile with his father and fight for the ordinary family he desires, amidst a web of intrigue and betrayal.

After reconciling with his father, Zhao Jiadi takes charge of Jinhai, but faces resistance from Zhao Xin, who refuses to relinquish control. As their conflict intensifies, Zhao Jiadi leaves Jinhai and moves to Hangcheng, determined to build his own empire from the ground up. Through strategic moves and hard work, he rises to power, ultimately surpassing even his father's influence and proving that while birth may be out of our hands, life is ours to shape.