3 Degrees of Tenderness tells the story of Ling Yue, CEO of Shengshi Group, and Su Qingyuan, a newly hired designer. Thirty-year-old Ling Yue is known for his severity, but he is drawn to the talent and resilience of the twenty-seven-year-old Su Qingyuan. New to the workplace, she gradually discovers the warmth beneath his cold exterior, even as she struggles with her apprehension. The gap in their status, family opposition, and workplace turmoil follow one after another. From misunderstanding to mutual understanding, the two grow closer and become more certain of each other along the way. In the end, the icy CEO learns to soften, and the stubborn newcomer embraces true love, spending a lifetime showing what it means to stand by someone.