They Say Nine Out of Ten Republic-Era Romances End in Tragedy

Republican era + Love that grows over time

Model student + Journalist

They say nine out of ten romances in the Republican era ended in tragedy. I refuse to believe it. In those turbulent times, how lucky it was to meet someone you loved, especially when the feelings were mutual.

[“Miss Su, we meet again.”

“Did you come looking for me, Mr. Long?”]

[“A Zhen, have you really made up your mind?”

“Xiaoya, the Japanese are invading China with wicked intentions. We can’t just sit back and do nothing.”

“I understand, A Zhen. I’ll wait for you to come back.”]

“A Zhen, I really wish I could see a China without war, a China at peace.”

“Xiaoya, that day will come. I believe it.”]

[“I saw a China without war, a China at peace, but you were gone.”]