Circus troupe leader Tan Xiulan discovers that her partner Luo Dakui has embezzled ticket money, and upon investigating learns that his intention is to dig into an old accident case from six years ago. Tan Xiulan sees through the plot and exposes the truth, and Luo Dakui leaves. Facing management crisis and rivals poaching talent, Tan Xiulan reforms safety rules, brings in newcomer Cai Xiaoyu, perseveres through storms, leads the troupe out of adversity, and reshapes industry rules and dignity.