Xu Rulin was born in the 1970s as part of a bride exchange. From childhood, she grew up hearing people say, “Without a son, the family line ends.” Even as a little girl, she spread her wings like a magpie. Being jilted at the altar finally opened her eyes, while her mother’s words, “Make your mother proud,” kept ringing in her ears. She braved thorns to make her way into the city. Her resolute nature carried her through every hardship, and whenever she thought back on the past, it gave her the strength to keep moving forward. With her lover’s help, she eventually succeeded in business, earning her parents the respect of their family. Through all the changes of the world and the passing years, spring fills the courtyard.
