The story takes place in the Jiangnan water town during the Republic of China. The heroine Lin Yuwei was born into a scholarly family. She is smart and kind, but has a stubborn and unyielding heart. The male protagonist Shen Yifeng is the son of a wealthy local businessman. He is handsome but burdened with the heavy responsibility of his family.
Lin Yuwei and Shen Yifeng met by chance and fell in love with each other at first sight. However, their love was full of obstacles from the beginning. A sudden change occurred in the Lin family and the family fortune fell into decline. Lin Yuwei was forced into a difficult situation. For the sake of family interests, the Shen family firmly opposed the romance between Shen Yifeng and Lin Yuwei.
In a difficult environment, Lin Yuwei suffered a lot, and Shen Yifeng also struggled painfully under the pressure of his family. They experienced separation, misunderstanding, betrayal, and their hearts became riddled with injuries again and again.
But fate is always full of twists and turns, and after experiencing countless ups and downs, they can never forget each other. In the end, they overcame many difficulties, came together again, and reaped their happiness.
Purpose: By depicting the difficult love story of Lin Yuwei and Shen Yifeng during the Republic of China, it shows people's firm belief and unremitting pursuit of love in that special era. It also reflects the influence of family, society and other factors on personal destiny and emotions, emphasizing that true love can overcome all difficulties and obstacles.