Lin Shan, who loves Sichuan Opera, is ostracized by classmates for playing the male-cross-dressed role of Zhu Yingtai. Su Jiao, disguised as a man, transfers to the school under the alias Su Qiao. Paired together, he plays Zhu Yingtai and she plays Liang Shanbo to prepare for the Sichuan Opera competition, fighting against harassment and prejudice together while withstanding the opposition of Su Jiao's father. During their time together, Lin Shan grows suspicious of his partner's identity, and Su Jiao is caught in the entanglement of secrets and affection. At the finals, Su Jiao's father exposes the truth and takes Su Jiao away, interrupting the competition. Lin Shan stubbornly holds on to his dream and takes the stage alone. In the end, Su Jiao returns in women's clothing, the two complete the Butterfly Lovers grand drama, and finally reunite under the osmanthus tree.