The novel describes the love and growth of three heroines, Ye Zi, Yunwen, and Shasha; as well as their stories of studying abroad and returning from overseas amid the tide of the times.
Ye Zi went to the United States to study with her boyfriend. After a hard journey, she got a doctorate, but faced a dilemma in life.
Yunwen was developing in Beijing, but he became a third party in a confused way. In the end, I had no choice but to go to a foreign country and forget about my love and sorrow.
Shasha's wild and unrestrained youth ended in divorce; after going through hardships, she finally gained true love.