The Rise of the He Family: A Siheyuan Diary

Beginning in the difficult years of the 1960s, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu support each other through romantic trials, family hardships, and career challenges. As China opens up and reforms, they seize new opportunities: He Yuzhu's restaurant, Xiao Dang's clothing business, and Huaihua's hotel venture all flourish, while Xu Damao also changes course after a series of setbacks. The next generations of the family preserve traditions while embracing innovation, making their mark in food, fashion, hospitality, film, and other fields. They press on through hardship, carrying the culture of the traditional courtyard home into the future and turning it into a cultural destination that draws the world's attention. Together, they write a sweeping tale of family bonds, romance, neighborly affection, and the spirit of perseverance.