To repay a life-saving debt, Li Jianjun spends his family's entire 150,000 yuan savings indulging the selfish desires of the widow Liu Mei. He even publicly slaps his wife, Zhao Xiulian, over an identical silk scarf. Liu Mei's manipulations and provocations, compounded by the villagers' gossip, push their marriage to the brink of collapse. When their granddaughter is injured by Liu Mei's son, Li Jianjun still takes the side of the culprit, finally exhausting Zhao Xiulian's patience. With the support of her son and best friend, Zhao Xiulian fights back against all odds. Using her intelligence, she gathers evidence and exposes Liu Mei's hypocritical facade in front of the entire village. Li Jianjun finally realizes his mistakes and kneels to beg for forgiveness. But Zhao Xiulian sets strict conditions, reclaiming not only her family but also the respect she deserves and, at last, taking control of her own life.