In the late 1980s, Fang Xun and Luo Jia's marriage appears happy, but a conspiracy lies beneath the surface. Determined to stay with Fang Xun's older brother, Fang Ke, Luo Jia is willing to sacrifice the child she is carrying and secretly registers their illegitimate children under her and Fang Xun's household registration. When the truth comes out during the New Year's Eve dinner, Fang Xun is betrayed by both his wife and his brother. Heartbroken, he divorces Luo Jia and heads south to make his fortune. Luo Jia gets her wish and marries Fang Ke, only to be cruelly manipulated and left destitute. Through hard work, Fang Xun builds a successful business and meets a loving partner who helps heal his wounds. When he later encounters the impoverished Luo Jia back in his hometown, he finally lets go of the past and embraces his new life.