After being fired in Urumqi, 19-year-old Li Wenxiu returns to Altay to reunite with her mother. Struggling to readapt to rural life, she encounters the local nomadic culture and meets Batay, beginning a new chapter far from the city.

Helping her mother collect debts for the provision store, Wenxiu clashes with villagers and local customs. Through misunderstandings and setbacks, she gradually learns the rules of life in Altay and completes her first successful debt collection.

As preparations begin for the move to the summer ranch, Wenxiu faces family tensions and cultural conflicts. She reconnects with her writing dream while growing closer to Batay, as unresolved village disputes quietly unfold.

Traveling toward the summer ranch, Wenxiu and her family experience hardship and breathtaking landscapes. Emotional wounds surface, bonds deepen, and Wenxiu begins to truly understand her mother and the life she has chosen.

Life on the summer ranch brings new challenges and joys. Wenxiu adapts to nomadic routines, while subtle romantic feelings grow. Meanwhile, unexpected visitors and changing relationships stir new tensions beneath the peaceful scenery.

At a village wedding, misunderstandings strain Wenxiu and Batay’s relationship. Family conflicts escalate, and Wenxiu witnesses the complexities of love, tradition, and choice as she continues to find her place in Altay.

Wenxiu and Batay finally confront their feelings and commit to each other. However, doubts surrounding trust, loyalty, and the future resurface, forcing Wenxiu and her mother to reassess the paths they have chosen.

Conflicts reach their peak during a festival, leading to painful sacrifices and emotional separation. Years later, Wenxiu returns to Altay, carrying memories of love, loss, and growth that forever shaped her life.