At their wedding aboard a yacht, Ye Zhiyao publicly declares that she will remain child-free, cultivating an image of an independent woman and winning widespread online admiration. Her mother-in-law, Qiao Jingyi, appears to approve and takes the opportunity to withdraw her financial support for the newlyweds, insisting that they put independent living into practice. As marital conflicts erupt, her husband, He Jingchuan, causes a scandal by cheating. Ye Zhiyao tries to pressure the family through public opinion and demand a huge share of the family fortune, only to face irrefutable evidence in court. This scheme disguised as independence ultimately comes to nothing, teaching everyone that they must bear the consequences of their own choices.