Set against the Second Sino-Japanese War, the land of China is engulfed in chaos and flames. Social order has collapsed, and ordinary people have been driven from their homes. Factions fight fiercely for territory and resources, while Japanese invaders burn, kill, and loot. The people resist with all their might, and local armed forces stir beneath the surface.
The story takes place mainly in a small town called Huai'an. Though small, it is full of warmth, and its residents work hard to preserve the rhythms of everyday life. But as the shadow of war gradually falls over the town, its peaceful existence is shattered, leaving its people to face the destruction of their homes and threats to their lives. Amid this troubled age, the fates of Bai Xiaomei's family and Lu Mingxuan become closely intertwined. Bai Xiaomei's family once lived an ordinary, happy life. Bai Xiaomei herself is brave, strong, and devoted to justice, while Lu Mingxuan is a kind and highly skilled doctor. The outbreak of war changes their lives beyond recognition. Where will they go from here?
