The main characters in this story are Bai Lu, Xiao Yu, Yili, Chunyan, Sinian, He Lao, and Yang. The story follows Bai Lu, a student auditing classes at a prestigious school. Thanks to her father's efforts, she earns the chance to study there. When she first arrives, Chen Bailu is an auditing student, but she refuses to lose heart. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a determination to change her fate, she gives her all to her studies. She starts out five points below the school's admission cutoff, but becomes a dark horse by the midterm exams. Through hard work and perseverance, Chen Bailu surpasses herself time and again, making a dazzling turnaround from the brink of the honor roll.
Through Chen Bailu's experiences, the novel portrays the confusion and growth, setbacks and struggles of youth. It depicts a girl who refuses to give in to adversity and bravely pursues her dreams, inspiring everyone who has ever faced hardship to chase their own.
