The novel follows the emotional journey of its heroine, Zhou Zisu: from loving someone, to having no choice but to leave, then settling for marriage and trying to build feelings for someone she doesn't love. It also tells of Xu Cheng's dogged pursuit of love, from unrequited longing to finally having fate on his side.
Theme: A story about love in the ivory tower, fleeting as a flower that blooms only briefly. Many people in love simply don't end up together.
