In the 1980s, after Jiang Jiyu experiences an accident involving falling into the water, she sees the true warmth and coldness of human relationships within her family. Her birth family favors others and treats her unfairly, while her former engagement also falls apart. To avoid the hardships of being sent to the countryside, she meets Lu Xiuqi by chance, a man facing difficulties of his own. The two enter into a contractual marriage and join forces to deal with a difficult stepmother and selfish relatives. Supporting each other, they work together to resolve the endless family squabbles and everyday troubles. Through their own wisdom, diligence, and hard work, they overcome one conflict after another and gradually build a stable, happy life of their own.