Set in wartime China, the story follows Chen Kai Lai, an apprentice photographer who is entrusted with crucial intelligence after an underground operative is killed. Accompanied by a dancer down on her luck, Chen is drawn into the shadowy world of espionage, corruption, and political intrigue in Shanghai.
As rival factions clash and hidden agendas surface, Chen is forced to rely on his sharp perception and courage while navigating constant danger. With the guidance and protection of underground agents, he begins a transformative journey from an ordinary civilian into someone deeply entangled in the resistance, where every choice could mean survival—or sacrifice.
(Source: MyDramaList)
~~ Adapted from the novel "Xing Lai" (醒来) by Hai Fei (海飞).
