At Master Song's funeral in Binzhou, Xie Lanqin secures control of Liansheng Gang after a power struggle. Soon after, she negotiates with Feng Yan, the new young marshal, to prevent him from reclaiming Song's assets, hinting at a deeper connection between them.

Song Yuchu visits Xie Lanqin to celebrate her takeover of Liansheng Gang. She faces new challenges, including competing for the business association's presidency and overcoming internal resistance from Liansheng Gang members. To strengthen her position, she needs to address issues with a rival.

Xie Lanqin attends a high-stakes banquet while secretly seeking revenge for her family's massacre. As tensions rise, Feng Yan steps in to help her avoid suspicion, cautioning her to steer clear of Commander Cao.

After the banquet, Xie Lanqin is harassed, prompting Feng Yan to intervene and take her home. They exchange veiled warnings, with Xie determined to pursue her goals despite obstacles, even from those close to her.

Xie Lanqin faces a local gangster but is ambushed, only for Feng Yan to intervene. Despite refusing his help, Feng later sends her a medical kit, sparking memories of their past.

Feng Yan declines to take Xie Lanqin's belongings but helps her with a medical kit, marking it to be returned. Their interaction leads to an exchange of names, and Xie’s book, marked with a handprint, ends up with Feng, sparking his curiosity.

Ten years ago, Feng Yan and Xie Lanqin formed a close bond while escaping danger together. In the present, emotions from the past resurface as Feng Yan helps Xie Lanqin during her heart attack.

Xu Moran attends a blind date and meets Song Yuchu. At Chen Shaoxiong's banquet, key information about missing goods surfaces, with various parties scheming.

After a challenging evening, Xie Lanqin leaves alone and is comforted by Feng Yan.

Xie Lanqin wakes up and shares a rare warm moment with Feng Yan over breakfast, which brings back memories of their past.

Feng Yan rescues Xie Lanqin from danger, showing deep concern for her safety and insisting on taking her to the hospital. Xie reveals her actions were intentional, sharing crucial information with Feng that clarifies her true intentions.

Xie Lanqin arrives at the scene and finds Feng Yan, who had staged a diversion. As Feng Yan explains his plan, they confront Chen Shaoxiong together.

Xu Moran encouraged Song Yuchu to pursue his crush and bought him roses, but later witnessed an intimate moment between Feng Yan and Xie Lanqin, which left him heartbroken. Meanwhile, Xie Lanqin sought Feng Yan's help with the Chen family account book, and their interaction highlighted unresolved tensions.

Xie Lanqin broke into Wanhehui at night and discovered a secret, but was confronted by Feng Yan who blocked her. To avoid immediate danger when Chen Shaoxiong returned, Feng Yan pretended to be romantically interested in Xie Lanqin.

Xu Moran faked an injury to get Song Yuchu’s attention, but she found his true feelings endearing and left without a response. Meanwhile, Feng Yan learned about an investigation involving Xie Lanqin and prepared to make necessary sacrifices to protect his interests.

Commander Cao's men tried to arrest Xie Lanqin, but Feng Yan intervened, declaring her his fiancée and invalidating the warrant, causing an uproar. While Xie Lanqin plotted against Feng Yan for her father's death, she was unaware that he knew her plan and kept her close to protect her.

Xie Lanqin cared for the injured Feng Yan and realized his promise to protect her echoed from a past traumatic event. Meanwhile, Cao Youde orchestrated a rebellion against Feng Yan with Song Yuchu.

Xie Lanqin rescued a girl from Commander Cao and fled, only to find Feng Yan behind them with a gun after the girl was shot. Misunderstanding the scene, Xie Lanqin vowed revenge, not knowing it was part of a scheme by Song Yuchu and Commander Cao.