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Nya Hitam lives with her eldest daughter-in-law, Chit Neo, and a servant, Ah Koon. She has another daughter-in-law, Gek Lian, and a daughter, Kechik. They both visit her often.

Chit Neo has three sons - Beng Guan, the eldest, and a pair of twins - Beng Tee and Beng Chye. Beng Guan is married to Imm Neo. They have a daughter, Aida, who is betrothed to Dr. Carlos.

Chit Neo is the head of the household. As Nya Hitam is old and sickly, Chit Neo often takes advantage of her. Nya Hitam's sudden demise makes Chit Neo greedy for wealth.

Chit Neo forced and coaxed her friend, Nya Katong, to betroth Nya Katong's daughter, Swee Eng, to her favourite son, Beng Tee. Her plan fails when Beng Tee drowned whilst swimming. This shocked Chit Neo. Her health deteriorates. Who will look after her? What happens to Swee Eng?