The novel follows Lin Dong, a university student from a small northern coastal town who flees after accidentally pushing someone to their death, and depicts his desperate struggle to save himself and grow. At school, Lin Dong is targeted by the bully Wang Hao, who repeatedly threatens and extorts him. During a meeting at a seaside lookout, Lin Dong loses control and Wang Hao falls off a cliff. Lin Dong flees in panic, embarking on a dangerous escape. On the train, he meets Su Xue'er, who has run away after enduring domestic abuse. Through their experiences together, they form a deep bond. As they face repeated trials under the oppression of criminal forces, they ultimately find a path to redemption through truth and atonement. But behind those forces lies a shocking crime...
