Song Tinghuan is a recent university graduate from a humble background, raised by her deaf-mute parents who run a massage parlor. Facing a difficult job market, she secures a position as a housekeeper at the Shen Family estate, a role she accepts primarily for its high salary and comprehensive benefits. The Shen family is headed by Shen Yuqing, a former corporate president who became a paraplegic after a car accident. His younger brother, Shen Heng, manages the family business and hires Song Tinghuan to care for his reclusive and volatile sibling. Upon arrival, Song Tinghuan witnesses Shen Yuqing’s fiancée attempting to break off their engagement, revealing that Shen Yuqing’s disability is the reason for the separation. Shen Yuqing coldly dismisses her, establishing a tense and hostile atmosphere from the start.
Song Tinghuan’s approach to her duties is unconventional and pragmatic. She does not offer sympathy but instead focuses on efficiency and results. During her first massage session, she removes the battery from Shen Yuqing’s wheelchair to prevent him from escaping, a tactic that shocks him but ultimately ensures the task is completed. Her straightforward nature and lack of pity confuse Shen Yuqing, who is accustomed to people either fearing him or pitying him. Over the following days, she navigates his extreme pickiness regarding food by treating him like a difficult pet, refusing to cater to his demands until he is hungry enough to eat. This method proves successful, and she leaves prepared meals for him when he refuses to dine with her.
The narrative shifts when Xu Jiachang, Shen Yuqing’s so-called friend, visits the estate. Xu Jiachang speaks with hidden malice, questioning Song Tinghuan’s motives and implying she is only there out of sympathy for Shen Yuqing’s condition. During a meeting with company executives via video conference, Xu Jiachang publicly criticizes Shen Yuqing’s fitness to lead, citing his disability and emotional instability. Enraged, Shen Yuqing destroys the equipment and attempts to dismiss Song Tinghuan, blaming her for the disruption. Song Tinghuan confronts him, pointing out that she is merely an employee doing her job and that he is using her as a scapegoat for his anger. She accepts the dismissal and returns to her parents’ home, leaving Shen Yuqing alone in the vast, silent villa.
Shen Yuqing experiences a period of isolation, realizing that the vitality Song Tinghuan brought to the house is now absent. Shen Heng, recognizing his brother’s regret, visits Song Tinghuan’s family to persuade her to return. He faces a chaotic but welcoming family environment, where Song Tinghuan’s relatives initially react with hostility before being won over by Shen Heng’s sincerity and the improved employment contract terms. Song Tinghuan agrees to return, noting that the weekend schedule allows her to spend time with her family.
Upon her return, Shen Yuqing’s attitude begins to soften. Doctor Mo Hai reveals that Shen Yuqing’s leg injuries are healing and that he may regain the ability to walk, a secret Shen Yuqing must keep to protect himself from those who orchestrated the accident. Song Tinghuan learns of this potential recovery and dedicates herself to helping Shen Yuqing maintain a positive mood, which is crucial for his rehabilitation. She takes him to an amusement park, where she is sensitive to his discomfort with public attention and guides him through the experience with patience and sincerity. This outing marks a turning point in their relationship, as Shen Yuqing begins to trust Song Tinghuan’s genuine care, distinguishing her from the superficial people who previously surrounded him.
