After toiling away for half her life for her son, Shen Huilan finds her family relationships growing increasingly distant due to the strict rules set by her daughter-in-law. Having experienced the regrets of her past life, she unexpectedly gets a chance to make a new choice. This time, she refuses to compromise: she returns the betrothal gifts, secures her property, stops the endless financial support, and re-plans her later years with her husband. Faced with the endless demands and blame from her son and daughter-in-law, she firmly sticks to her principles. When her son finally tastes the hardships of life and understands the value of family affection, Shen Huilan has long since lived out a wonderful life of her own.