The background of the story is set during the warlord war in the Republic of China. Lin Yueyao, the daughter of a wealthy businessman in the south, is extremely intelligent although she doesn't like reading. She has a pretty face and a perseverant character. She originally lived a comfortable life, her family business was prosperous, and her parents loved her very much. His father Lin Zhenghao is smart and capable, and his mother Su Wanqing is gentle and dignified.
Lin Yueyao has a crush on Su Yichen, a young talent who is elegant, handsome, has lofty ideals and noble moral character, while Su Yichen falls in love with Shen Jingwan, who is gentle, kind and considerate. Shen Jingwan comes from a scholarly family and has a temperament like orchid. Her parents Shen Hongru is a prestigious country squire who cares about the people. Liu Rumei is well-educated and sensible. Shen Mingxuan is upright and brave, and deeply loves Lin Yueyao. He is Shen Jingwan's younger brother. Lin Yueyao impulsively accepted Shen Mingxuan's proposal because of love.
The outbreak of war disrupted their lives. As the war spread and the people became miserable, Lin Yueyao's family was not spared. Relatives passed away one after another and their homes were destroyed. Lin Yueyao had to shoulder the important responsibilities of the family. She put aside her fragility and willfulness, worked hard to run the family business, dealt with all forces, and dealt with economic difficulties, material shortages and enemy threats.
The mysterious businessman Qin Hao appears. He is smart, brave and fearless. His parents, Qin Zhenguo, were former soldiers and then went into business. Meng Yaqin comes from a famous family. Qin Hao was attracted by Lin Yueyao's beauty and strength and extended a helping hand many times, but Lin Yueyao ignored his feelings because of her obsession with Su Yichen.
As time goes by, Lin Yueyao grows up in the war. She actively participated in social assistance, and her relationship with Qin Hao also quietly changed. Su Yichen experienced hardships in the war, his ideals were frustrated, and his relationship with Shen Jingwan faced a test.
