Wang Fei, a high school senior, is stuck in the lax learning environment of an ordinary class. A teaching mishap and his teacher's disbelief leave his dream of college on the verge of falling apart. By chance, Su Meng gives him lesson plans treasured by her father. Sharing an umbrella on a stormy night and discussing problems by candlelight bring their young hearts closer. Amid voices urging them to 'settle for the status quo,' they support each other, using courage and warmth to break free of their chains and pursue the brilliant future that belongs to them.