In the tumultuous era, tens of thousands of young people were left at the crossroads of their lives, facing crucial choices in career, love, ideals, and more. Each of their decisions would shape their respective destinies. Along the Huangpu River, the rolling waters symbolized the lingering worries and uncertainties. Xiao Xu, a graduate of East China University, struggled to find a job and once considered suicide, but was saved at the critical moment by Lao Zhao (played by Zhao Dan). Lao Zhao, Xiao Xu, Ah Tang, and Liu Gege all graduated from prestigious universities, yet despite their talents, they couldn't find their place in the tumultuous times. Desperate, Xiao Xu embarked on his journey back home, while Liu Gege headed to the battlefield. Lao Zhao and Ah Tang secured jobs at a newspaper office and a store respectively. In a conflict, Lao Zhao met Yang Zhiying (played by Bai Yang), a girl who worked as a coach at a textile factory, and their love blossomed against all odds. On the crossroads, young people are groping and searching for their future paths.