At twenty-five, Shen Yanzhou is the third young master of the Shen family. Recently returned from studying abroad, he runs a textile mill in Shanghai. Ever since a high fever when he was seven, he has often dreamed of “things to come,” and has gradually become convinced they are memories from a past life. In his dreams, he follows his father’s wishes and breaks off the engagement to the Song family of Hangzhou. The Song family’s daughter later meets a wealthy businessman from Southeast Asia and rises to great success, while the Shen family falls into decline. Shen Yanzhou becomes a laughingstock, reduced to living at the mercy of others.
