A naive young woman from Jiangnan is lured into leaving home without permission and travels to a famous city in Guandong, where she becomes an extraordinary figure of great renown.
A wealthy young man from a northern river city returns from studying abroad. Just as a prominent organization tries to cover up its tracks and successfully robs his family, he throws himself into leading the investigation. Along the way, he heads south and marries the woman he loves.
The extraordinary woman and the wealthy young man meet by chance. Each fights their own battle, displaying great courage and cunning. In the end, the handsome man and beautiful woman reach the same destination by different paths, but their fates could not be more different.
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.
