In 1970s Republican China, a 12-year-old girl, Lin Jia Dong, once a pampered princess, sees her life take a dramatic turn on her birthday when her father is imprisoned. She navigates the complexities of life, experiencing its ups and downs, and the bittersweet realities of friendship and love. Despite the challenges, she remains resilient, using her own hands to piece together her happiness. The story begins anew when she reunites with Song Li Xing at the age of 22.