As her due date approaches, Ning Nuan unexpectedly discovers that her mother-in-law has ulterior motives hidden behind her seemingly considerate behavior. From the way a bowl of pork rib soup is divided to one family conflict after another, her husband always tells her to give in a little more. But she decides to take control of her own life. After giving birth to a daughter, Ning Nuan faces disagreements over childcare and interference from relatives. With her parents' support, she sets the record straight one issue at a time and protects the life she and her daughter deserve. When the hidden motives are finally exposed, she makes a new choice and returns to her parents' home with her daughter. Those who once took her willingness to compromise for granted finally begin to take her words seriously.