Chen Jianing and her fiancé, whom she has been in love with for seven years, have saved up their money to prepare for their wedding and further studies abroad. However, her family, who favor sons over daughters, constantly pressure her to bail out her younger brother. Their repeated emotional blackmail forces her to dip into the savings she shares with her fiancé. Her lies eventually exhaust his trust, shattering their engagement. After enduring countless struggles and inner turmoil, she draws clear boundaries with her family, repays her debts, and breaks free from the shackles of her family of origin. In the end, she secures admission to an overseas university and sets off to pursue the life she truly deserves.