Zhang He and Ling Fei, a once-happy couple, face challenges after the Charming Angel Competition. Ling Fei catches the eye of her boss, Li Kai, while Zhang He falls into financial ruin, owing a large debt. When he disappears to escape the loan sharks, Ling Fei is left with no choice but to be with Li Kai to repay the debt. Years later, Zhang He returns, but he soon realizes that love, once lost, cannot be regained.
To avenge her senior brother's death, renowned opera actress Yang Anning marries He Xingzhou, the son of a local warlord. While using him to uncover the truth, she unexpectedly begins to fall for him. He Xingzhou, known as the Devil of Yuncheng, is driven by vengeance, but Yang Anning’s presence starts to warm his cold heart. As their complicated relationship unfolds, manipulation turns into genuine love.