The Zhou family parents give all five demolition-compensation apartments to their younger son, Zhou Hao, yet still expect their eldest son, Zhou Ting, to shoulder the family's expenses and caregiving responsibilities. Faced with years of favoritism and the grievances endured by his wife, Su Qing, Zhou Ting decides to stop providing unconditional support and leaves with his wife for the border regions to take part in engineering construction. Without his older brother's protection, Zhou Hao experiences marital troubles and financial hardship, gradually learning to support himself and care for his parents. When their father suddenly falls seriously ill, the family must confront kinship and responsibility once again. Zhou Ting promptly lends a helping hand while encouraging his family to clarify their responsibilities and treat one another equally. After weathering many hardships, they finally understand that family affection requires respect, and family harmony depends on fairness and accountability.