In 1923, Hangzhou was a picturesque city in spring, a blend of old and new. Lin Ruohong, a talented woman from a declining family of calligraphers and painters, worked in an art gallery to make a living; Gu Yunfan, the son of a wealthy businessman who had returned from overseas, aspired to a life of art. The two met by chance in spring, fell deeply in love, and their relationship blossomed from sweet romance to despair, from an unexpected reunion to a lifetime of separation and estrangement… Hangzhou in 1923 was like a beautiful scroll painting, blending ancient charm with modern trends, unfolding its unique style amidst the changing times. The warm spring sun generously poured down, bathing the entire city in a soft glow. West Lake, that vast…
Once Glorious