Song Wan, the owner of a flower shop, checks the accounts one night and discovers an awkwardly written extra entry: "Dried flowers sold for 200 yuan." She first questions her part-time employee Tao Xiaoshu, then confronts Ma Xiangqian, who delivers flowers, Wu Degui, who plays chess at the shop, and Auntie Qin, the tailor. She even deducts half a month's wages from Tao Xiaoshu. After looking through the old accounts, Tao Xiaoshu finally comes clean. The dried flowers were dried and sold by Wu Degui, who slipped the money into the ledger. Auntie Qin borrowed flowers, Ma Xiangqian included flower arrangements with bread vouchers, Old Wang supplied vegetables, and Grandpa Wu's wife made pickles. They had all been quietly contributing because they were afraid Song Wan would refuse their help. Song Wan puts up a red notice to make the accounts public and express her gratitude. After receiving an order for twenty grand-opening flower baskets, she raises Tao Xiaoshu's salary. Everyone shares a meal and reconciles, the flower shop's business improves, and Tao Xiaoshu is named an outstanding employee.