In order to take care of her son and his family, retired German professor Chen Lan concealed her identity and became a housewife. However, she was rejected by her daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Her son's favoritism made her even more heartbroken. In despair, she regained her identity and assets, decisively withdrew all funding given to her son's family, and returned to the academic field to find herself. In the end, the granddaughter woke up from the ordeal, and Chen Lan gave her a chance to change her ways, and she ushered in a new life.