In the 1980s, Shen Zhiqing follows her family's arrangements and marries Gu Chengchuan, moving far away to the countryside. She expects life to be difficult, but discovers that Gu Chengchuan is actually a fishery owner and that his entire family treats her exceptionally well. She hones her tailoring skills and, after winning an award in a competition, signs a contract with a garment factory, steadily advancing her career. Meanwhile, Shen Manlin struggles financially in her marriage and repeatedly visits to harass Shen Zhiqing, only to leave empty-handed each time. Shen Zhiqing finally puts her emotional troubles behind her and finds success in her career and happiness in her family life.