This drama is adapted from Zhang Xiaoxian's famous novel "The Woman on the Bread Tree", and is the first work in Zhang Xiaoxian's "Bread Tree Series". Cheng Yun (played by Tang Yan), who has dreamed of coming to Shanghai since childhood, finally entered a famous university in Shanghai for further studies. Her classmate Zhu Dizhi (played by Sui Tang) also went with her. The two and Guanghui (played by Liu Dong) became best friends. Guanghui was moved by the love of her uncle and aunt, which inspired her yearning for a beautiful love. Dizhi and Deng Chu (played by Ji Huanbo) began a romantic relationship, while Cheng Yun and the songwriting talent Lin Fangwen (played by Huang Zongze) who was in the same class had constant conflicts due to various misunderstandings, and they fell in love with each other in their youth. Cheng Yun met Xu Qifei by chance, and Qifei's enthusiasm and thoughtfulness moved Cheng Yun. Cheng Yun's insecurity broke out again and again because of Lin Fangwen, whether it was the amorous painter Fiona, the young lady Le Ji or the singing Ge Mier. Dizhi keeps chasing for love, while Guanghui gradually accepts Sun Weidong for her parents. Cheng Yun and Lin Fangwen run away from each other; Dizhi chooses to let go to fulfill Tian Hong's love, fulfilling others and fulfilling herself; Guanghui escapes from marriage on the eve of her wedding to find An Xiaolu, running for love. While pursuing love, they do not give up bread, and love changes the trajectory of their lives...