In the bustling atmosphere of 1930s Hong Kong, life was a vivid tapestry woven with contrasting threads of wealth and poverty. The city was full of dreams and despair, where the social divide was starkly visible. This was where 应子辉 and 潘晓彤 grew up—affluent friends destined to be seen as a perfect couple by their families. Their polished upbringing offered a picturesque view of life, setting expectations high for their future together. However, fate had other plans. During a university welcome event, 潘晓彤 was reunited with her childhood savior, 韦乐, a man whose past was riddled with hardship after saving her life. His struggle for survival in the rough Kowloon City led her to feel a deep urge to help him turn his life around. As 韦乐 tried to navigate the complexities of university life, he faced disdain from peers, prompting misunderstandings with 潘晓彤. Despite his efforts to impress her, she mistakenly believed he lacked drive, leading to a heartbreaking distance between them. Feeling disheartened by his poor grades and their growing gulf, 潘晓彤 chose to step back, prompting 韦乐 to leave the university for unknown paths. Their love story leaves us wondering about the impact of societal pressures on personal aspirations.