In the war-torn chaos of Republican-era China, Shen Yuchen, a reserved doctor from a distinguished family, has a chance encounter with Mo Qianyou, a lively reporter from a fallen aristocratic house. They meet again at her newspaper office after he helps her on the street, and feelings begin to stir, but their families put up obstacle after obstacle. Their love deepens through secret dates, yet mysteries surrounding their pasts, tests of friendship, and political turmoil soon follow. Shen Yuchen travels far away to resolve a crisis facing his family, while Mo Qianyou waits faithfully for his return. Once the crisis is resolved, they marry, and their life together begins with a grand wedding.
But life is far from smooth. Career challenges, family feuds, and the troubles of raising children all come their way. They face them together and devote themselves to charity, holding on to their beliefs amid sweeping social change. After returning from an international exchange, Shen Yuchen suffers a health crisis, and together they weather the uncertainties of middle age. As their children grow and the family legacy is passed down, war breaks out. Shen Yuchen saves lives, while Mo Qianyou provides logistical support, but they are forced to endure separation. Centered on the love between Shen Yuchen and Mo Qianyou, this novel depicts their enduring devotion and resilience through hardship against the grand backdrop of family, society, and war in Republican-era China, painting a sweeping yet tender portrait of the age.
