He once thought she was simply his beloved older sister and never imagined that could change. Then one day, a man appeared by her side, and he felt utterly dejected. When they broke up, he was a little happy, yet couldn't help feeling sorry for her. When her family put pressure on her, he stood up for her. Only then did he realize how much he loved her, though she did not understand. When she was forced by circumstance to marry a stranger, he no longer wanted to see her. Yet fate brought them together again. Was the third person who entered their lives a cruel trick of fate, or had their bond not yet run its course?
This work mainly tells the story of the romantic and marital entanglements among several key characters. It centers on the conflicts in culture and ideas between the older and younger generations during a period of social change, as well as the younger generation's confusion and devotion to love. The story is told from the perspective of one protagonist, Lu Yan, and also uses flashbacks and a third-person perspective to survey the lives and destinies of several major characters. In the end, it returns to Lu Yan's perspective to conclude. Emotions lie within emotions, and stories hide within stories. It is deeply moving and rich in meaning.
