"Missing Like Water, Reflecting the Years" tells a series of stories about love, friendship, and family affection experienced by three good sisters Lin Mengying, Zhu Nianrui, and Linda after they were admitted to Wangxia No. 1 Middle School, a provincial key high school. It records the profound emotional experience experienced by men and women in high school when their love interests first emerged. After a series of growth stories, everyone has their own understanding of friendship, love, and family affection, and they also have their own share of growth.