Shen Yan was left in the countryside by his parents as a young child and raised by his grandparents, while his parents lived in the city with his older sister and younger brother, weaving lies about why the family was separated. He scored 710, the highest in the city, in the national college entrance examination, and full of hope traveled to his parents' home—only to find his name was not on the household register, and witnessed his parents' extreme favoritism. They demanded Shen Yan fulfill all the duties of an older brother yet completely ignored his feelings and needs. Shen Yan struck his father’s name from his guardian section and set off alone for Beiheng University. Learning of his outstanding score, his parents finally realized their mistake and tried to win him back with affection—but Shen Yan refused their belated attempts at reconciliation. Relying on his grandparents' love and support, he forged ahead toward his own bright future.