Around the age of 30, the beautiful and capable Qi Zhifang lost her husband overnight, and she had to live with three children. Although life was hard, she never gave up her desire for a better love and life. Xiao Hu, the captain of the fire brigade, Li Maocai, a cunning veteran cadre, and Dai Shiliang, a literary educated youth, were all deeply attracted by her. She lingered between family and love, maintaining her dignity until Qi Zhifang finally got her share of happiness in her later years.