University professor Shangguan Wanqiu has a chance encounter that changes everything. Through her wisdom and tolerance, she changes the fates of several people. Zhang Qixuan, son of billionaire Zhang Lida, transforms from a dissolute playboy who toys with women into a mature, steady man devoted to one woman. True to his promises, he willingly gives up everything and becomes a monk.
Long Xiaoyang has had a difficult life. His stepmother sold him when he was four, but while growing up, he was fortunate enough to receive help from Shangguan Wanqiu, planting a seed in his young heart. Fifteen years later, when he is on the brink of death, Shangguan Wanqiu saves him once again. Now twenty-eight, he feels his love for her rekindled. He defies convention and pursues her without hesitation, nearly losing his life several times for her. He has no regrets, and at last wins Wanqiu's love. Just as they are passionately in love, he suddenly discovers that he has a terminal illness, so he leaves without saying goodbye. Wanqiu searches for him through countless hardships. In the final stretch of his life, she stays by his side as they face life and death together, struggling through anguish and experiencing every joy and sorrow life has to offer.
Xu Qing, a wanton woman who was determined to hurt Wanqiu, is moved by her tolerance and understanding. In the end, they become friends.
The proud and imperious Bai Huilan nearly ruins Wanqiu's life for the sake of love. Her obsession with Zhang Qixuan leads her to attempt suicide. Her bodyguard, A Yong, loves her so much that he would do anything for her, even if it costs him his life.
