A chance collision in a library brings Su Nian, an ordinary art student, into the orbit of Gu Ye Han, heir to a wealthy family. The tests of a contract romance and the flirtatious tension at the tennis club draw their hearts closer before they know it, but Gu Ye Han’s family betrothal to the Li family’s heiress pushes them into a desperate corner. Rumors cut like knives, and malicious schemes follow one after another. The danger of hired assassins and the threat of utter disgrace drive them to the brink of life and death.
To protect Su Nian, Gu Ye Han is willing to break with his family and give up his inheritance, shielding her from every storm with his love. Su Nian, too, casts off her vulnerability, takes up the sword of justice to fight back against slander, and answers his devotion with resilience and trust. From their vows beneath the stars by Erhai Lake to the joy of their grand wedding, from the everyday bustle of married life to the happiness of four generations under one roof, they endure misunderstandings and suspicion, withstand trials of life and death, and let their love grow richer with every passing year.
The warmth of her paintings heals the heart, her steadfastness in business keeps her true to her original purpose, and the love passed down within the family carries tenderness into the future. This is a romance that crosses class lines and defies convention, as well as a story about courage, trust, and protection. From youthful love to growing old together, from two people relying on each other to a thriving family, Su Nian and Gu Ye Han prove through a lifetime together that true love can endure the passing years, tenderness can weather every storm, and a love that has survived hardship will ultimately become the most complete happiness.
