Lu Ranshen is the youngest criminal judge of the Municipal Intermediate People's Court. He is cold and restrained and regards the law as the only criterion. Shen Yuqing is a top criminal defense lawyer in the industry. He is sharp and will do anything to win.
In a case of self-defense, Lu Ranshen was unexpectedly found not guilty, making Shen Yuqing face up to this "iron-faced judge" for the first time. Since then, the late-night debates at the seminar, the quiet concern for anonymous drug delivery, the piano music at sleepless nights... The two have repeatedly tested the red line of professional ethics.
But personal relationships between judges and lawyers are taboo. Reports, suspicions, conflicts in court, and even nearly ruining each other's careers. They had quarreled, separated, and been silent, but they could never let go of each other.
In the end, Lu Ranshen chose to be transferred from the trial position, and Shen Yuqing gave up her status as a gold medal lawyer. They all took half a step back - to a position where they no longer collided, only to find that they could just be side by side.
Intention: "Retreat" means "advance" - only by giving up part of your professional self can you embrace a complete life.