Shanghai Rain, Carrying My Deepest Love

During the Republican era, warlords battle one another and society is in turmoil. Su Nian is the daughter of a scholarly family. Well-read from childhood, she is talented and gentle in both appearance and manner. She once lived a quiet life, but a sudden upheaval shatters her peace. Her father is framed by a villain and thrown into prison, while her mother dies of grief and worry. Overnight, Su Nian loses everyone she can depend on and is saddled with enormous debts. With nowhere else to turn, she is forced to go to the bustling yet perilous Shanghai, hoping to find a way to survive. When she first arrives, Su Nian has no friends or family to turn to and can only search the streets for work. By chance, she meets Ye Ting, a powerful young warlord who rules Shanghai. Handsome and stern, he exudes an aura of authority. Seeing how frail and helpless Su Nian is, Ye Ting takes pity on her and brings her to his residence, where he gives her a job as a maid.

At Ye Ting's residence, Su Nian works hard and treads carefully. As they spend time together, Ye Ting gradually finds himself drawn to her talent and kindness, while Su Nian comes to admire his integrity and sense of responsibility. But the path of love is far from smooth.

Another warlord in Shanghai, Zhao Hong, covets Ye Ting's power and territory and is always looking for a chance to bring him down. When Zhao Hong learns that Ye Ting cares for Su Nian, he frames her as a spy. Ye Ting is certain Su Nian is innocent, but the odds are stacked against them. To protect her, he rushes about searching for evidence to clear her name.

Through it all, Su Nian proves resilient and brave. She refuses to sit back and wait…