During the reign of Ming Emperor Yingzong, Wang Lin, the nephew of the great eunuch Wang Zhen, was escorted by the Jingyi guards on a trip to Qinhuai, when he got into a fight with a group of gentry led by the son of Hu Xunquan, the governor of Yangzhou. The officer, Zhao Mingjiu, used his martial arts skills to take them both down and send them to the magistrate's office for trial. When the governor learns of Wang Lin's identity, he ignores the rules and regulations of the country and immediately starts a "crisis public relations" campaign, trying to enlist the help of his friends.

Wang Xi is a section lead in a factory workshop, it is just a cadre of the lowest level. But Wang is strict with himself to make himself an example and manage hundreds of female underlings.

The story tells of two consecutive murders that occurred in the Longshan area, causing a huge public outcry and leaving the people restless and uneasy. The pressure on the police force intensified, prompting the establishment of the "118" major case task force, with Deputy Director Li Hui, in charge of criminal investigation, and Police Captain Guo Ming serving as the heads. With just over ten days left until retirement, Li Hui is determined to solve the case before retiring, to put a perfect end to his lifelong career in criminal investigation. However, behind the seemingly unrelated murders lies a carefully orchestrated conspiracy, shrouded in mystery. Through the collaboration of old and new detectives overcoming their past grievances, the fog eventually clears, and the truth is revealed.