Lu Tinglan, the second daughter of the wealthy Lu family, falls in love at first sight with Shen Yanting, the graceful, gentle young master of the Shen family. She gets caught up in a complicated power struggle without meaning to. Behind the glittering nightlife of Shanghai lies a web of hidden dangers and deadly schemes.
Xu Bowen, the eldest son of the Shanghai king, was never valued by his father. He has no interest in his father's ruthless, scheming political life and only wants to stay safe amid the chaos. After meeting the clever and resilient Lu Tinglan, he gradually sheds his playboy ways, and the patriotism in his blood begins to awaken.
Awakening from a dream on an autumn night, he sees the vast land before him. As Shanghai's fortunes shift dramatically, how will they struggle to survive in these chaotic times?