This chapter introduces the main characters and the background of the times, establishes the first in-depth interaction between the male and female protagonists, and pave the way for the exchange of interests and the budding of emotions behind the marriage. Subsequent chapters will unfold multiple plots such as married life, family disputes, business games, and turbulence of the times, gradually deepening the emotional line. The next chapter will focus on the details of getting along on the wedding day and in the early stages of marriage.