The story is about a couple from a village, the Wang family, specifically Wang Tao and his wife, who have been married for over ten years with two young children. Their marriage is marked by frequent arguments, known by everyone in the village. Tensions escalate when Wang Tao begins an affair with a more attractive woman named Lou. The situation creates sympathy for Wang's wife, who feels powerless as her husband is drawn to the allure of Lou, leading to an inevitable family tragedy.