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Famous celebrity, Gu Xin, unknowingly caused the death of three individuals who became wandering souls. These souls refuse to leave Gu Xin alone until she helps to reduce their "weight" by fulfilling their last wishes before they can head for reincarnation. Each soul must only weigh 21 grams before they are allowed to reincarnate and Gu Xin who is the only human who can see them becomes their last hope. Through the journey, the cold and aloof Gu Xin learns the true meaning of love and letting go.
Yan Yifeng died after suffering a heart attack in a mixed martial arts match against Thai boxer Desri. His death devastated his father, Yan Dongshan, causing him to give up on his martial arts school. 12 years later, Desri returns to challenge Dongshan. Dongshan takes him on, only to be badly defeated. His daughter Yichen and disciples Zhengbing and Shuya decide to come together to help Dongshan revive his martial arts school to take revenge.
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