Zhou Lanzhi, a housekeeper working for the Shen family, accidentally touches Shen Chuan's heart when she makes dumplings with wild shepherd's purse picked from the courtyard. These dumplings carry Shen Chuan's buried longing for his late mother, whom he has missed for ten years. When he was young, he had also failed to appreciate her loving intentions. Su Wan, the lady of the Shen household, believes in strict, meticulous, science-based parenting and imposes rigid rules on every aspect of her family's lives, leaving the household atmosphere cold and oppressive. The dumpling incident intensifies the conflict between the couple and prompts Su Wan to begin examining herself and confronting her painful past. Eventually, the family travels to Shen Chuan's hometown to come to terms with the past.