Lu Yuan hid his identity as the helmsman and accompanied Xu Man for five years, yet he was always regarded as a kept man. A bowl of leftover rice detonated the conflict; he caught Xu Man and Song Yang's illicit affair, as well as their conspiracy to misappropriate public funds and attempt to seize power. At the board meeting, Lu Yuan showdowned his identity and backhanded the liquidators of the betrayers. Misplaced love came to an end, he broke free from the illusory marriage, and started a new life with Qin Yue.