The story unfolds from the perspective of private detective Gu Huai. He took over a series of seemingly ordinary cases, but gradually discovered that these cases were inextricably linked, pointing to a huge conspiracy hidden deep in the city. At the same time, Internet writer Su Qian, programmer Chen Xiao, psychological counselor Li Lan and others gradually came into contact with different aspects of this conspiracy because of their respective experiences. They work together to uncover the truth, fight against the forces of darkness, and ultimately maintain social justice and order. The story is interspersed with multiple branches, showing the living conditions and mental outlook of different groups of people in urban life, and exploring issues such as technological development, social pressure, ethics and morality.