In Shanghai, China, 1939, Madam Mo Jie Yu has wealth and power, but she doesn't have love. Wealthy playboy Xie Yi Fan pursues Madam Mo Jie Yu among many other ladies. At a party, Madam Mo Jie Yu notices Xie Yi Fan eyeing widow Madam Du Fen Yu. Madam Mo Jie Yu then challenges playboy Xie Yi Fan to a high stake bet. If Xie Yi Fan can seduce Madam Du Fen Yu, then he can also have Madam Mo Jie Yu. If he is unable to seduce Madam Du Fen Yu, then a waterfront property owned by Xie Yi Fan will belong to Madam Mo Jie Yu. The game begins. ~~ Adapted from the French novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos-de-Laclos.