Woody, a man disheartened by setbacks in both his career and love life, chooses to return to his hometown in a bout of depression. This "sudden" return disrupts the tranquil life of his family, as he not only has to navigate close quarters with relatives but also seek out new possibilities for his future. After numerous rejections in reality, a chance encounter with his high school classmate, Feng Liuliu, leads to unexpected changes in his life.

粟一柯高考落榜后，一直游手好闲，母亲命令他在家复读。粟一柯的舅公因为性格古怪而被房东赶了出来，无处落脚，母亲无奈将其收留。三个人生活在同一屋檐下，开始了一段无可奈何的生活……