Meng Qiao is forced by her stepmother and stepsister to repay a debt. With nowhere else to turn, she signs a one-year marriage contract with Pei Siyue. After the wedding, they sleep in separate rooms and maintain their boundaries. When her stepsister and Zhou Qiming steal Meng Qiao's workplace proposal, she is falsely accused of plagiarism. Pei Siyue appears cold and indifferent, but secretly investigates the truth and protects her, helping her turn the tables. After misunderstandings and emotional push-and-pull, the truth comes to light, and Meng Qiao regains her property and career. When the contract expires, Pei Siyue tears up the divorce agreement and confesses his love, and the two move from a transactional marriage to a genuine, lasting commitment.