• Su Tang: From a folk singer whose confidence has been shattered to the head of a music label awakened by betrayal in both love and career, she uses music to heal herself and others, rebuilding the defenses around her heart and her work.
• Lin Wan: An autistic genius painter awakens amid manipulation, deceit, and emotional exploitation by the forces of capital. Through her art, she breaks free of emotional shackles and searches for her true self in the darkness.
• Xu Zhixia: A rational criminal investigation expert, caught up in family secrets and workplace harassment, lets go of her hatred and takes up the law as her blade. She redefines love and responsibility and finds happiness on her own terms.
• Shen Qinghuan: A gifted classical musician breaks free of society's constraints amid an arranged marriage, betrayal, and deceit. In the age of livestreaming, she remakes herself and bravely pursues pure love.
• Ruan Xingyao: A grassroots entrepreneur goes from avoidance to facing things head-on as she confronts business rivalries, romantic betrayal, and stolen ideas. In the end, she realizes her self-worth, grows emotionally, and protects her business and dignity.
• Cheng Xue: A tech geek untangles her own heart while protecting others. Amid misunderstandings and revelations, she sees through schemes driven by self-interest and finds sincere love and partners in her work.
The story weaves together real-world issues including trauma from dysfunctional families, gender discrimination in the workplace, cyberbullying, marital affairs, and emotional manipulation. Following the lives of six women as they grow over more than two decades, it shows their courage and strength as they support one another through countless hardships, break the chains of fate, and rebuild their lives and relationships.
