Through the bustling splendor of old Shanghai and the war-ravaged streets of Chongqing, love and hate entwine, right and wrong are hard to judge, life and death go hand in hand, and faraway places seem close enough to touch. Swept along by the torrents of a great era, people are no more than mayflies and ants. And yet all we have is the ability to love, so we can only cling tightly, so tightly, to a love that will soon vanish into nothingness.
The story includes notes explaining things I think need clarification. The narration has plenty of buildup and covers a lot of ground. I'll do my best to get the details right, and I hope readers will look up the historical background on Google or Baidu as they read. I think it will help you understand the whole story. If you spot any errors, please point them out, and forgive me for them. This time, I told a story. Just a story. It is my favorite story so far, and its protagonists are the ones I love most. Now that I've finished it, I want to tell my readers and the four main characters: I love you all. Thank you.
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Here's roughly the playlist I listened to while writing:
"An Old Dream" by Mo Ming Qi Miao
"Love Theme I" by Shigeru Umebayashi, from the soundtrack to The Grandmaster
"Love Theme II" by Shigeru Umebayashi, from the soundtrack to The Grandmaster
"Beijing Opera - Si Lang Tan Mu - (Traditional)" by Shigeru Umebayashi, from the soundtrack to The Grandmaster
The soundtrack to Ashes of Time Redux by Frankie Chan (especially recommended: "Ashes of Time" and "Love Theme")
"Polonaise" by Shigeru Umebayashi, from the soundtrack to 2046
"Angkor Wat Theme I" by Michael Galasso, from the In the Mood for Love soundtrack
"Angkor Wat Theme II" by Michael Galasso, from the In the Mood for Love soundtrack
"Angkor Wat Theme III" by Michael Galasso, from the In the Mood for Love soundtrack
"Yumeji's Theme" by Shigeru Umebayashi, from the In the Mood for Love soundtrack
"ITMFL I" by Michael Galasso, from the In the Mood for Love soundtrack
"ITMFL II" by Michael Galasso, from the In the Mood for Love soundtrack
"ITMFL III" by Michael Galasso, from the In the Mood for Love soundtrack
"Peaches and Plums in Spring" by Bai Guang
"Moonlit Flowers" by Zhou Xuan
"Song of the Fishermen" by Wang Renmei
"Four Seasons Song (Female Ping Tan)"
"Great Vehicle Heaven" by Cheng Chi
"Like a Dream" by Cheng Chi
"The Time of Three" by Wu Xinrui, from the music story album The Legend of Sword and Fairy: Scar of the Sky
"Chaotic Red (Flute)" by Chen Yue
"La Donna Romantica" by Ennio Morricone, from the soundtrack to The Grandmaster
Theme:
This is the first time I write a review, the first time I read an online novel and I almost shed tears when I read it, and I feel very sad... The story of the sub-line is particularly touching and true: Chuan's persistence, helplessness, being coerced, and disillusionment; Wang's obsession, persistence, and moths flying into the flames... Their stories are heartbreaking, but they are not accidental: being coerced by the big era but unable to do anything, the cruelty of politics and the disillusionment of ideals, these are not unfamiliar to us. The author's research on the timeline is very rigorous, and the description of the eight years of the War of Resistance made old Chongqing people feel deeply affectionate. In fact, the eight years of island life in Chongqing seemed like a utopia, but it gave Chuanwang a breather. It was the highlight of Chan Yue's life and the alluring love achieved by the war. After so many years and in such a long historical context, Fu Yiheng's efforts can finally be said to be worthwhile, but individual life, youth, and love have been damaged and let down. She is a hero.
Fortunately, I met you, and I ended up scattering flowers [roses]
I really like The Story of Two Bracelets, it has a strong sense of authenticity. The portrayal of the protagonist is very successful, both bitter and sweet. The different fates of the two pairs are touching. I even prefer the tragic pair. In the real world, tragedy may be more representative, heart-wrenching, sympathetic and unforgettable. It resonated with my heart and earned me many tears. Among the several Lily novels I have read, The Story of Two Bracelets can be called a book and an excellent work. Thank you to the author for your hard work and dedication. I found your official account and look forward to reading better works from you.
I got the title of the book after seeing someone leave a message on Weibo saying that there is a Lily novel like this and chatting privately. I've been watching it on and off for about a month. Now I have read Chapter 140. I glanced at the chapter titles and it is about to end. The author seems to have written an ancient extra chapter. I originally planned to wait until I finished reading before commenting. Today happens to be a public memorial day, so I will comment first. I personally like Baihe novels very much, and I am obsessed with the delicate emotional descriptions in them. Moreover, this kind of novels also have inherent contradictions from a secular perspective, which will make the development of more conflicts and plots more exciting. Since it is a delicate description, this kind of slow-burning narrative should be praised. In fact, the rhythm is not just for the sake of slowness. Since you have sincere feelings, you have to think about entrusting it to your life. I feel this in this novel. We accompany Wang Jiyue and Jiang Xijie through these ups and downs. We are amazed by their first glimpse of each other, happy for their tacit understanding of accompanying each other day by day, sad for their wandering exploration, and for her. They finally realized that the marriage was broken and rejoiced, and they were also inspired by their mutual support during the war years and their efforts to move forward for the country and their family. I have not seen the end yet. I believe that such outstanding people deserve the happiness of spending the rest of their lives after experiencing all kinds of life for decades. But Aunt Fu is different. I think she and Ji Yue may only have a spiritual connection in the future. It was a special era. The social status and life experience of Jiang and Wang allowed them to break free from the shackles and fly together, but Aunt Fu is different. She has a firmer faith in her heart. Needless to say, how attractive this faith was to progressive young people in that era, it even seemed to be the real hope of the entire nation. But since it is history, we know its ending. The background of Fu Yiheng's family, the experience of double agents, and the rumors of her relationship with Chan Yue. I believe that none of them can allow her to survive the movements and climaxes after the founding of the People's Republic of China, just like Guan Lu mentioned by the author in the article. I believe that most people at that time hoped for a better future for this nation, but too many lives were sacrificed and there were too many grievances that still cannot be redressed. Talking about the novel as a whole, I think there is another point that is even more valuable. The author consulted a large amount of historical and cultural materials for the creation, and also created two timetables for comparison to prevent mistakes. It is natural that such a spirit deserves maximum praise and learning. I started to have a strong interest in the history of the Anti-Japanese War many years ago. I checked out a lot of information and bought books and watched many documentaries. In this case, as a reader and history lover, I cannot live up to the author's efforts. While being intoxicated with the storyline, I also carefully understood the behind-the-scenes of each note. I also found the research materials of the Geleshan Nursery on a certain second-hand book website. I thank the author for opening several doors that I have not yet entered. Today, the Memorial Day, one of the most forwarded cartoons has this sentence: Those who forget history do not deserve a future. This sentence is very correct. I hope that no matter how you come into contact with this hidden history, please understand it more deeply. Although the overall situation is kept secret, searching for relevant information under the current situation can still build a relatively complete framework. I hope that our generation can truly remember the lessons of history in the future. But Hegel once said that "the only lesson that history teaches people is that people have never learned any lessons from history." There is also such a description in "The Theory of the Past of Qin": "The people of Qin had no time to mourn themselves, and later generations mourned them; future generations mourned without taking note of it, which also made future generations mourn for future generations again." It's terrible to think about it carefully. I just hope that the next lesson will not be so serious. Finally, I would like to thank the author greatly. . Also, do you have a Weibo account to follow?
It took me a week to read it. It was very enjoyable. I shed a liter of tears and couldn't calm down.
I finally finished reading it and found it unintentionally rated by others as a five-star Amway. The story is very attractive. In that era, one's destiny was entangled and there was no choice. King Fu is the best proof. However, there is also true love and firm love, just like King Jiang.
Does this novel sound good paired with Faye Wong's "Encounter"?
After reading it, the relationship between the two people was well portrayed, but I always felt that the origin of the bracelet and the fact that the bracelet was later broken due to the war hinted at the cause and effect and development of the relationship between the two. Personally, I feel that this level of meaning still cannot sustain the text of 150 chapters. Some places may be flooded, which is not that relevant.
I like this novel very much. The author writes it very well. I have read this novel for almost a year. Today I saw the TV series Anjia. Speaking of the history of the old bungalow, I unconsciously thought of the four protagonists of A Tale of Two Bracelets. Their love, the ending of a couple is as beautiful as a dream, and the ending of a couple is as cruel as reality. I like both couples, but the missing beauty of Chan Yue and Yi Heng makes me unable to forget it for a long time, and I feel sad for them.
The author's writing style is very capable, and his thinking and logic are very smooth. Why is it not popular? Hahahaha, because he doesn't add V.