In order to take care of her son Jiang Wei's family, retired German professor Chen Lan concealed her identity and became a housewife, but was rejected by her daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Frustrated, she regained herself, took out the assets left by her husband, and returned to school to work. Granddaughter Jiang Yue woke up after going through life and started over again under the guidance of Chen Lan, while Jiang Wei's family paid the price for their selfishness.