Home for a visit, medical salesperson Zhuang Jie runs into former classmate Chen Maidong — who makes it clear that he's not interested in reconnecting.
Chen Maidong's grandmother plays matchmaker. While Zhuang Jie deals with physical pain, Chen Maidong reflects on a heartbreaking period from his past.
When Zhuang Jie's younger brother makes a disturbing discovery, Chen Maidong takes care of him. Zhuang Jie has a heart-to-heart talk with her mother.
Zhuang Jie's eavesdropping siblings suspect Chen Maidong of taking advantage of their sister, but Zhuang Jie recollects how he helped her in high school.
Stung by Chen Maidong's comment that she doesn't care about the town, Zhuang Jie decides to help local farmers. Meanwhile, the two of them grow closer.
Returning to Shanghai, Zhuang Jie learns that a video someone made of her with Chen Maidong has gone viral — and the two of them react very differently.
A family tragedy brings Zhuang Jie back to Nanping and painful memories from the past rise to the surface. Chen Maidong opens up to Zhuang Jie.
As the family tries to put their lives back together after a loss, Zhuang Jie's little sister runs away — and Chen Maidong steps in to help.
While Chen Maidong's grandmother complains about his perpetual bachelor status, Zhuang Jie helps her mother expand the family business.
Zhuang Jie does an embarrassing errand for Chen Maidong, who finally admits to a few people that he's interested in her. Meanwhile, her ex keeps calling.
Zhuang Jie and Chen Maidong discuss their relationship but leave things unresolved — until he runs into her with her ex at the train station.
Zhuang Jie gives Chen Maidong advice about managing his anger toward his parents when his mother shows up. Wang Xixia and Cui Ge have an awkward lunch.
Zhuang Jie and Chen Maidong come to an understanding about their relationship. Meanwhile, Zhuang Jie's mother becomes furious after seeing them together.
A young man's death brings up a terrible memory for Chen Maidong. Meanwhile, Zhuang Jie learns more about his past, and Grandma Chen gets upsetting news.
On New Year's Eve, Zhuang Jie storms out after a fight with her mother. Later, she and Chen Maidong share an unexpected intimate moment.
A furious argument with Chen Maidong causes Zhuang Jie to collapse. As she recovers, she opens up to her mother about her feelings for Chen Maidong.
Zhuang Jie begins considering alternative career options that could make it easier to be with Chen Maidong. Meanwhile, he tries to win over her mother.
Chen Maidong secretly spends time at the hospital with Grandma Lin. Zhuang Jie supports Grandma Chen when she receives distressing news.
Zhuang Jie has a heartfelt conversation with Grandma Chen about her relationship with Chen Maidong. Cui Ge asks Zhuang Jie for advice.
Angry upon discovering that Zhuang Jie has spent the night with Chen Maidong, Grandma Chen forces the two of them to make a more traditional choice.
With Zhuang Jie back in Shanghai, Chen Maidong isn't speaking to her. Eventually, she returns to Nanping to make a business proposal.
