Told entirely from the female lead’s first-person perspective. Please proceed with caution if that bothers you!
[Volume One: Joining the Army in the 1980s | Sweet military romance, triumphing over adversity]
Tang Xiaole: “My husband is dependable and reliable. I’ll be counting on you to make our life together work!”
Lu Jianjun: “Don’t tease me in public. Everyone’s watching.”
In the 1980s, I traveled far to the Gobi to join the army and honor my engagement, only to become entangled in camp gossip and malicious accusations. I kept my cool and protected myself, exposing everyone’s schemes and slander one by one. He always took my side, clearing away every storm and protecting our simple everyday life, so we could spend our years together in peace.
[Volume Two: Feud and old grievances | Forbidden, tormented love; a sea of hate and passion]
Fu Li: “I know every detail of what happened, but I can’t let go of my obsession. Love and hate have long been intertwined in my bones.”
Wen Yao: “You plotted at every turn to destroy everything I had and keep me by your side. Is your love sincere, or is this all part of your revenge?”
An old family feud bound us together. He plotted at every turn, brought down my family, and kept me imprisoned by his side. Through all the years of suspicion and struggle, I could never tell whether his obsessive pursuit was born of deep love or a long-planned revenge. In the end, our love faded away, leaving nothing but regret.
[Volume Three: A younger man’s devotion | Loyal puppy-like boy, mutual healing]
Mo Zhiwan: “Our backgrounds are too different. We shouldn’t get close.”
Jiang Yubai: “I don’t care what other people think. I just want to be by your side.”
A family-arranged marriage and society’s judgment had constrained most of my life. Then a young man broke through every rumor and restraint, determined to reach me. He was cool and distant to everyone else, but gave me all the sincerity in his heart. We soothed each other’s old wounds and helped one another leave the darkness behind.
