Beneath the Tide

As the times shift, the property industry falls into a slump. The civil engineering and construction sector, once a magnet for eager newcomers, faces a harsh winter. Meanwhile, the rapid growth of the internet sharpens all kinds of divisions. Lin Wei, a poor girl, and Qin Yuan, a wealthy girl, meet just before the downturn. Their different upbringings shape every aspect of work and life, but amid their disagreements and mutual admiration, they gradually become close friends.

When change comes, Lin Wei, saddled with a huge mortgage, wavers between holding on and making a change, while Qin Yuan has already planned her next move. No one expects their circumstances to turn upside down again: Qin Yuan's family is hit by a sudden catastrophe, while at her most difficult moment, Lin Wei receives a banner of appreciation from the public and lands a national project worth one trillion in government bonds…