Wang Tiemei, a single mother, loses her job and moves, befriending neighbor Xiaoye who appears cheerful but is depressed. Their bond grows as Tiemei navigates relationships with her ex-husband causing trouble.
By chance, best-selling author Wang Pu Tao and rookie editor Feng Tian Lan have become colleagues. The story unfolds through their marvellous adventures in their journey home. After being attracted by a novel, Feng Tian Lan ends up working at a publishing house. He never expected that his first assignment would be to send reminders. Eccentric author Wang Pu Tao has not yet submitted her new work. After procrastinating for many days, she runs into Feng Tian Lan at the bar. Wang Pu Tao tells Feng Tian Lan that he needs to agree to her terms if he wants her to submit her work. As a result, the two embark on a journey together.
A divorced, retired painting teacher from Shanghai falls in love with a woman who is also divorced. The involvement of his ex-wife and a student of his makes the whole thing complicated.
A world-class hitman ends up swapping identities with a down-to-luck extra actor during an accident.
In different parts of rural China, various people explore what makes their communities unique.