A River Under the Scorching Sun

To earn money for his wedding gift and escape his estranged father, Qin Fen chose to work away from home, only to be tricked into joining a pyramid scheme. True to his nature, Qin Fen hid his experiences from his family and girlfriend, fighting the brutality alone. However, his father, through clues, discovered his situation and tried to help, but was exploited, forcing him to also leave home to work. After a while, Qin Fen devised a scheme to escape the den. Upon returning home, Qin Fen heard rumors from his friends that his girlfriend had "cheated" on him. Despite being pregnant with his child, he was devastated. Not long after, his father died unexpectedly on his way home from a trip. Qin Fen soon understood his father's reasons for working away from home and discovered the truth about the family's deception. Gazing at his father's pipe, Qin Fen fell into a dream, which allowed him to reconcile with him. He then joined his brother to seek revenge on the scammers. Meanwhile, his girlfriend waited under a streetlight for Qin Fen's appointment.