Tian Dao

In the ancient city, the female criminal police officer Rui Xiaodan sacrificed her life on her return journey after completing a mission. Four days later, Lin Yufeng, a prominent figure in the domestic audio industry, drove off a cliff with his car. Two months after, Liu Bing, a lesser-known figure in the ancient city, jumped from the 20th floor. The reason behind these deaths traces back to Ding Yuanying. Two and a half years earlier, at a dividend meeting of his private equity fund in Berlin, Ding Yuanying unexpectedly announced the dissolution of the fund. As a result, all his profits were punitively frozen, leaving him with only 160,000 yuan in converted US dollars. Xiao Yawen, Ding Yuanying's assistant, perceived him as an extraordinary individual who might bring her opportunities in the future. The dissolution of the private equity fund forced her to leave Ding Yuanying.

On the eve of her departure to the ancient city, Han Chufeng of Zhengtian Group and his close friend Ding Yuanying met in a hotel for a long drinking session. During this meeting, Ding Yuanying revealed the reason behind the sudden end of his private equity fund, which had long puzzled Han Chufeng. The next day, Xiao Yawen and others escorted Ding Yuanying to the ancient city. Ding Yuanying, still reeking of alcohol from his hangover, only intensified Rui Xiaodan's aversion towards him. Expecting Ding Yuanying to frequently seek her out based on conventional thinking, Rui Xiaodan was surprised when he did not contact her at all over the next eight months, as if he had vanished. Meanwhile, Rui Xiaodan was busy with her case investigations. By the time Spring Festival arrived, Rui Xiaodan suddenly remembered the friend she was supposed to look after. She called Ding Yuanying, only to be politely brushed off, which led her to gain a new understanding of this peculiar man.

On New Year's Day, Ding Yuanying rushes back to his hometown in Sichuan upon learning of his father's sudden stroke. His unconventional approach to filial piety causes disputes among his family. Struggling financially after the funeral, Ding sells his cherished vinyl records, meeting Liu Bing, a record shop owner in the old city. Liu Bing exploits Ding's situation, buying his records cheaply and selling them at a high price. After a year in the old city, when Ding's rent is due, Rui Xiaodan is reminded of him. Enchanted by the beautiful music from Ding's house, she becomes mesmerized after he plays "Daughter of Heaven." The following week, Rui Xiaodan frantically searches the city in her police car, looking for a sound system as impressive as Ding's, but fails and faces disciplinary action from the police force.