After a break-up, a college professor, Xiao, molds his maidservant, Yu, into an independent, modern woman, then marries her. However, their relationship is interrupted by the war - Yu insists on volunteering her help, while Xiao longs for a stable family life.

Country boy San-Mao comes to metropolis Shanghai to learn living skills.

Luo Ming quits her job as an accountant and despite her husband's objections opens a bar in South China and counsels married couples.