(1970s setting + Marriage First, Love Later + Beloved by All + Long-Standing Scheme + Medical System)
In their previous life, he pursued her, she ran, and she couldn't escape.
"Xie Yanzhou, in this life, you promised me a love that would last. I'll give you a lifetime together, until our hair turns white."
In her previous life, Shi Youning mistakenly believed her marriage to Xie Yanzhou had been arranged against her will. Unhappy with her marriage and resentful of the life fate had dealt her, she left home for a remote region.
Like a lost child, she walked alone down an endless road. There were no passersby, no one by her side. Where did the road end? Where was the way home?
But she never knew that the man who loved her with all his heart was always following behind. Wherever she went, he went too. Knowing she couldn't stand him, he was too humble to let her discover he was there.
In their previous life, Xie Yanzhou's love for Shi Youning stayed unspoken, hidden by the passing years. For nine years, he secretly remained by her side. After all that time, he received only a cold letter, yet his heart was full of joy. He only wanted to wait for her to turn around and look at him once. But even at the end of his life, she never did. He left this world with regrets and unable to bear parting from her.
In this life, she says, "Xie Yanzhou, this time, I won't miss you again."
"Xie Yanzhou, I like you so, so, so much."
The timing is right. Perhaps your love was always true; perhaps I came to my senses before it was too late.
This time, I'll share a lifetime of splendor with you, and stay by your side until our hair turns white.
This life, I'll give you my hand in marriage, my devotion, and a lifetime together.
