They were childhood sweethearts who were already engaged. But the boy listened to someone else's advice and decided to make life difficult for the girl, thinking it would keep her from becoming too dependent on him. So he schemed to get her university recommendation revoked, then promptly went abroad. Four years later, he returned to China. Just as he had wished, his childhood sweetheart no longer needed him. He regretted it bitterly and began his long journey to win her back...