Ling Chao and Xiao Tu have been childhood rivals and inseparable friends since kindergarten. Despite his brilliance and perfectionism, Ling Chao always lived in the shadow of Xiao Tu in his mother’s eyes. As they grow up together, their playful rivalry turns into something more.

As China becomes a major commercial economy, the silk, embroidering, and weaving trade is booming - and a few influential families have risen to the top. The industry's powerhouse is the Gusu District in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. And arguably the greatest weaving dynasty of them all is the Ren family, which carefully guards the secrets of its weaving prowess.