In the countryside of 1985, Yang Zhiguo is eager to take a new wife. At Chen Xiuyue's instigation, he uses a desperate ploy to force his daughter, Yang Yun, to accept an arranged marriage to Li Lei from Longwan Village. The man Yang Yun loves has already married someone else, leaving her no choice but to resign herself to the wedding. After marriage, Yang Yun discovers that her husband, Li Lei, has an ambiguous relationship with a middle-aged woman named Liu Xiaohong, and their marriage exists in name only. Her mother-in-law, Zhang Dongmei, is understanding and treats her kindly. Yang Yun makes a living independently by digging up bamboo shoots and selling goods. As troubles and disputes erupt throughout the village, Yang Yun accidentally witnesses an illicit affair among villagers and is maliciously framed. Liu Xiaohong's daughter, Wang Baozhu, conspires with Li Kui to set Yang Yun up in order to help her mother. Unexpectedly, Chen Yong drinks the poisoned soda intended for Yang Yun, exposing their conspiracy.