Zhao Xuan and Cheng Zhong were childhood friends. In high school, Cheng Zhong moved back to his hometown with his parents, and the two lost touch. They met again as graduate students. After earning his master's degree, Zhao Xuan stayed at the university to pursue a doctorate, married his classmate Zhou Jing, and had a child. Meanwhile, he lost touch once again with Cheng Zhong, who had gone to the United States to study.
Seven years later, Cheng Zhong suddenly returns to investigate the unsolved murder of Li Mei, the campus belle from their year, who was killed ten years ago. He reunites with Zhao Xuan.
With Zhao Xuan, journalist Lin Xiaowei, and police officer Zheng Hao involved, they eventually uncover the truth through many twists and turns.
Many secrets hidden from public view gradually come to light, changing everyone's fate in the process.
(Special note: This story is entirely fictional.)
