To raise money for his seriously ill father’s medical bills, Wang Qiang resolutely drops out of Shangjing University and becomes a takeout courier. Every day, he weaves through city traffic, racing against the clock, while the weight of life leaves him struggling to breathe. One rainy night, while delivering an order, Wang Qiang is knocked down by a speeding Land Rover, scattering food containers across the road. He struggles to his feet to demand an explanation, only to be beaten by the people accompanying the driver. All he can do is watch as the culprit drives away. The humiliating encounter plants a seed of resentment in Wang Qiang’s heart, but it also unexpectedly entangles his fate with the world of power and privilege.
