During the turbulent Republic of China period, "The Dream of the Republic of China" tells the story of a sadomasochistic relationship that is unforgettable but full of twists and turns.
Lin Ruoli, the daughter of the Lin family of Jiangnan Silk Village, is like a gentle beauty walking out of the misty rain in Jiangnan. She has both talent and beauty. She steps into Shanghai with a longing for new things. Su Jinran, a talented member of the Su family who returned from studying abroad, is handsome and has an extraordinary temperament. With the influence of Western culture and family expectations, she is dealing with the Vanity Fair in Shanghai.
The two met by chance at Paramount, and the moment their eyes met, the spark of love bloomed quietly. They traveled through the streets of Shanghai together and shared a good time. However, the gears of fate turned ruthlessly, and the conflict of business interests between the Su and Lin families surfaced. In order to expand their business territory, the Su family suppressed the Lin family silk and satin shop, and the Lin family's business was in jeopardy.
Love and family responsibilities collide fiercely, Lin Ruoli is in great pain, and Su Jinran is also in a dilemma. In that turbulent era, can their love break through the shackles of family disputes? Will they part ways due to a trick of fate, or can they work together to overcome many obstacles and write their own legend? A period of ups and downs, poignant and touching sadomasochism in the Republic of China begins.