College German scholar Shen Qinglan shelved her academic ideals for the sake of her family, silently supporting the entire household for over thirty years. When her granddaughter returned from abroad, she accidentally overheard her family's private mockery and disdain, seeing clearly that her long-term devotion was taken for granted. She took back the real estate under her name, and the foundation also initiated a compliance review of its relative-funding project. Storms followed one after another, and family conflicts were laid bare; under the blow of reality, her son and daughter-in-law had to face their past attachment and lies. Having gone through property disputes and public opinion misunderstandings, after clarifying the boundaries of family affection, she returned to her academic position. Having dedicated half her life to her family, the years ahead can finally be truly lived for herself.