An Old City Romance with a Merchant

A true-to-life story set in the business world. A seasoned executive who has spent years making his way in business has earned a modest reputation in his industry through his keen commercial insight and decisive judgment. Now, with business expansion in mind, he returns to this charming old city, hoping to uncover new opportunities here.

Li Xuemei runs a home furnishings store. She possesses the graceful elegance distinctive to Eastern women, and combines emotional intelligence with sharp intellect. She is also deeply loyal and values her relationships. Under her careful management, the store thrives: its product range caters to high-, mid-, and low-end markets, its capable team is made up of excellent salespeople, its plans for domestic and overseas markets are far-sighted, and its eye-catching marketing campaigns all showcase her business acumen.

He Yan happens to walk into Li Xuemei's store. He came looking for supplies for work, but never expected to meet Xuemei. From their first conversation, the two hit it off over business and discover that they share many of the same ideas. In that moment, the seeds of affection are quietly sown.

But their busy careers force them apart as they head to different business battlefields. They can only keep in touch through the occasional phone call or message. Though they have feelings for each other, they struggle to express them face-to-face, and their relationship hits a rough patch.

Meanwhile, Li Xuemei faces challenges in business, from fierce competition to unsold products, while He Yan must contend with a partner breaking their agreement and a project held up. Fortunately, they reunite by chance and share their troubles. They decide to move forward together, pool their resources, and jointly launch a new