Chen Lan, a former German professor, had endured for twenty years to take care of her children and grandchildren, but was despised by her daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Frustrated, she stopped pretending, regained her identity and assets, took back the property through various means, and then returned to school to teach again. In the end, she gave her repentant granddaughter a chance, and she regained her lost self and dignity.