Gu Yi, president of Anxia Group, negotiates a project with his secret girlfriend, Qiao Jing. They face rival Chen Jia and expose a leak by Zhang Chen. Misunderstandings arise between Gu Yi and Qiao, complicating their relationship, especially with Bai Yun, who threatens Qiao in a restroom confrontation.

Bai Yun, angry after losing to Qiao Jing, frames her at a banquet. Gu Yi punishes Qiao Jing but refuses to fire her. Bai Yun seeks help from Fang Pei to persuade Qiao Jing to leave Gu Yi. After a difficult day, Bai Yan arrives to rescue Qiao Jing.

Bai Yan takes care of Qiao Jing in a hotel, but their actions are misinterpreted by Gu Yi, who wrongly accuses her of infidelity. Heartbroken, Qiao Jing decides to leave him. Bai Yan expresses interest in Qiao Jing, while Gu Yi seeks to confront Bai Yan over the situation.

Gu Yi, heartbroken over Qiao Jing, drinks excessively and rejects Bai Yun. Zhou Rui tricks Qiao Jing into returning, leading to a confrontation. After a failed escape, Gu Yi is hospitalized. Qiao Jing agrees to stay by his side for a year, giving him hope to win her heart.