The paulownia blossoms were in bloom, their sweet fragrance delicate and fresh. One morning after the rain, a boy and a girl first met in a lane scattered with paulownia flowers. A tender, bittersweet romance blossomed between Song Tian, a young girl, and her neighbor, Li Zhiyuan. From high school to college and then into the working world, the two of them, along with their close friends Zhao Miaomiao, a tough, outspoken girl; Qian Xiaosen, a lovable airhead; and Yun Bing, a rich second-generation heir, overcame hardships, found purpose in life, and set out on the road to happiness.