
Her husband, Walter Wallace, lends their family's 500,000 yuan savings to his nephew. He demands Helen Lynn hand over her 2,000 yuan pension. Helen agrees, provided Walter covers household expenses. Walter remains unrepentant. At son's wedding, he offers only 2,000 yuan bride price, becoming a laughingstock. Helen Lynn files for divorce, rediscovers calligraphy, becomes a famous calligrapher, enjoying a wonderful later life.