The story will stretch across 20 years, depicting the journey of Singapore from post-independence to the prosperous 80s. Zhang Jia () and Ming Hui () are now a married couple. They are expecting the arrival of their first child but Ming Hui dies during labour, leaving Zhang Jia devastated and helpless. On the account of her friendship with Ming Hui, Yang Mei Xue () renders a helping hand to Zhang Jia and his son. After many trials and tribulations, both Mei Xue and Zhang Jia fall in love. But Mei Xue's lover Yan Yi Sheng (), whom she believes is dead, returns alive, leaving her to make a difficult choice. Hong Dang Yong () becomes a lawyer and sets up his own law firm. Zhang Yan () escapes from prison and kills Dang Yong out of rage and jealousy. Zhang Min () is shattered by her husband's death, but eventually gets back up on her feet with the help of a ruffian, Dai Xiao Xiong ().