This film uses the important process of "pattern making" in Chinese cheongsam craftsmanship as a medium to tell the story of a father and son living in a Beijing hutong. Their relationship is shaped by the inheritance of their craft, leading to many heartwarming and touching moments. Despite numerous challenges, the father and son ultimately unite their hearts to bring Chinese cheongsam to the world stage.

Tang Ke graduated from university and was depressed because he over-controlled his father's life. Inadvertently he saw a picture of a frog's jammed shell and was motivated and decided to change. After many setbacks, Tang Ke became a courier and met a group of colleagues. Eventually, he said goodbye to the long life chain and started a new life journey.

Hao Hai embarks on a treasure hunt with his friends to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish. They search for a hidden treasure inside an ancient Yuan Dynasty painting. Along the way, they uncover a touching love story, find a priceless artifact, and grow personally, undergoing meaningful transformations.

The movie tells the story of Bai Sheng (by Deng Chao), a veteran employee of an Internet company who is forced into a workplace fiasco and decides to join forces with others to break the ice in order to defend his rights, only to be caught up in an even bigger whirlpool of mystery.

The film delves into the rich and profound emotional world of Cao Xueqin, one of China’s greatest literary masters, drawing on the most moving chapters of his life. Through an intimate portrayal of his relationships with three pivotal women—Fang Qing, He Xiang, and Yun Mei—the story reveals Cao Xueqin’s deep sensitivity, compassion, and breadth of spirit.