"A Beautiful Life" tells the story of Li Pei Ru, a greedy and shallow woman who is transformed by love. Pei Ru moves from Hong Kong to Beijing to make a living where she meets Fang Zheng Dong, a local policeman, by chance at a karaoke bar. Zheng Dong takes care of his younger brother, a wonderful artist who has a hard time communicating. Li Pei Ru eventually takes advantage of Fang