A modern urban parable of "the prince and Cinderella," in which "Cinderella" Shen Zhiyi possesses an independent spirit and radiance that depend on no one. The novel explores how, in the face of a vast class divide, two kindred souls can break through social constraints, family feuds, and trials of life and death to achieve spiritual equality and grow together, ultimately redefining love, responsibility, and self-worth.