A survivor of the "Sword Orchid Case" and a promising forensic botanist, Xiong Tu was saved by the notorious serial killer Detective K. This led to widespread suspicion, and he was "exiled" to the obscure Haishi Institute of Criminal Science, where he became assistant to forensic doctor Ying Shengliang.
While investigating a serial murder case, he was inexplicably pestered by Mi Xiaogu, the person who reported it. After the case was solved, Mi Xiaogu gave up her chance to pursue graduate studies and joined the institute as an intern. She was always probing, intentionally or otherwise, into the "Sword Orchid Case," and was also very interested in Detective K.
As Mi Xiaogu flirted with him, Xiong Tu gradually developed unexpected feelings for her. At the same time, he discovered the unspeakable pain and secrets she had buried in her heart...