Manhua artist Yun Qingwu decisively cuts ties after her confession is rejected by her non-blood-related adoptive brother Gu Yi. To relieve her skin hunger, she enters a contract marriage with archaeology professor Ji Siming. Gu Yi belatedly initiates a fierce pursuit to win back his wife, only to find it is too late. Meanwhile, Ji Siming has actually been secretly in love with her for years, step by step gently drawing close. In their time together, the two gradually develop genuine feelings and ultimately become a loving couple, moving from a contract marriage to true love.