Shayalina was the eldest daughter of Count Shayanov in Vladivostok, Russia in the early twentieth century. She is synonymous with beauty. There is an endless stream of suitors, including the infatuated Isakov and local Chinese business owner Li Jinshan. However, Shayalina fell in love with Chinese laborer Ma Junjie. The love between Ma Junjie and Shayalina encountered many obstacles and constant turmoil.