Lust, Caution

Wang Jiazhi (played by Tang Wei), originally a student of Lingnan University, ended up in Hong Kong due to the war to study. At the University of Hong Kong, she joined a theatrical group organized by patriotic youth Kuang Yumin (played by Wang Leehom). The patriotic play they starred in further ignited their nationalistic fervor. When Kuang Yumin learned that Mr. Yi (played by Tony Leung), the head of the spies for the Wang puppet government, was in Hong Kong, they conspired to assassinate Mr. Yi. Under the alias 'Mrs. Mak', Wang Jiazhi quickly gained the trust and affection of Mrs. Yi (played by Chén Chóng), while the beautiful 'Mrs. Mak' also caught the eye of Mr. Yi. Just as the scheme was progressing fervently, Mr. Yi suddenly had to return to Shanghai. Thereafter, Wang Jiazhi lived in Shanghai and unexpectedly ran into Kuang Yumin again. When she learned that the assassination plot was still ongoing, Wang Jiazhi became a spy once more, reappearing before Mr. Yi as 'Mrs. Mak'. Their relationship further developed after their reunion; Mr. Yi, having fallen in love with Wang Jiazhi, showed no reservations towards her, while Wang Jiazhi's feelings became tumultuous. The assassination plan was going smoothly, but when Mr. Yi gifted Wang Jiazhi a dazzling diamond ring to express his affection, Wang Jiazhi made a shocking decision...