Yu Xunchun is a minor celebrity trapped in a toxic family dynamic where his illegitimate younger brother, Yu Chixia, is the favored child. Since Yu Chixia was brought into the Yu household, Yu Xunchun has been constantly compared to him and found lacking by his parents, particularly his cold mother, Xi Yufu. His boyfriend, Jian Sizhou, and childhood friends also favor Yu Chixia, often accusing Yu Xunchun of being jealous and intolerant. The public and netizens similarly vilify Yu Xunchun, labeling him a mad dog while praising Yu Chixia as perfect. After a fire on a film set, which was actually caused by Yu Chixia but framed as Yu Xunchun's fault, the pressure becomes unbearable. Yu Xunchun decides to leave his family and the public eye, retreating from the toxic environment that has defined his life.
His departure triggers a series of unexpected reactions from those who previously mistreated him. Yu Chixia, tearful and desperate, begs Yu Xunchun not to hate him, revealing a dependency Yu Xunchun had not recognized. Jian Sizhou, the so-called boyfriend, becomes drunk and distraught upon hearing Yu Xunchun has moved on, begging him not to leave. Even Yu Xunchun's parents begin to reflect on their behavior, offering sincere apologies. Yu Xunchun finds these reactions ridiculous and dismissive, responding with sarcasm and indifference. The public, who had once condemned him, now realize their own complicity in his mistreatment and attempt to apologize, but Yu Xunchun remains unreachable.
Yu Xunchun's life takes a turn when he encounters Yan Qingchuan, a man he met after being drugged at a nightclub. Yan Qingchuan, who is also a wealthy investor, takes Yu Xunchun in after he leaves his family. Their relationship develops from a casual, drunken encounter into something more complex, with Yan Qingchuan showing a tenderness and protectiveness that Yu Xunchun has never experienced. Yan Qingchuan stands up for Yu Xunchun against hostile crew members and provides a safe haven, contrasting sharply with the betrayal and neglect Yu Xunchun suffered from his family and boyfriend.
As Yu Xunchun distances himself from his past, he begins to rebuild his life, finding peace in a quiet existence away from the spotlight. He is seen in a garden, smiling and playing with pets, a stark contrast to the angry, isolated figure he once was. The internet, led by the hashtag #TheWorldOwesYuXunChunAnApology#, continues to seek his forgiveness, but Yu Xunchun remains unmoved. The Yan family head, Yan Qingchuan, publicly dismisses the need for apologies, signaling his support for Yu Xunchun. The story concludes with Yu Xunchun having left behind the toxicity of his past, finding a new path with Yan Qingchuan, while those who wronged him are left to face the consequences of their actions.
