The story is set in the troubled times of the Republic of China, and revolves around the brothers Shen Tang and Shen Qing, a legend full of love-hate entanglements and family and country justice. Shen Tang, a top medical student who returned from studying in Japan, returned to his hometown in the south of the Yangtze River with the ideal of helping the world, but was involved in the undercurrent of his family and the whirlpool of the times. The younger brother Shen Qing, who looks cold and ruthless on the surface and controls the family business, hides an unknown dual identity and deep affection. The two brothers had many conflicts due to their families, beliefs, and positions, but they supported each other in difficulties. From business disputes within the family, to the raging plague in the city, to the hidden battlefield of fighting against Japan and saving the country, they struggled in the torrent of the times. The crabapple tree bears witness to the complex and profound emotions between brothers, and the disease is a metaphor for the inner pain and the morbidity of the times. As the plot progresses, the secrets are gradually revealed. Shen Qing's sacrifice and Shen Tang's following create a tragic tragedy for brothers and a heroic song for family and country.
Purpose: Using brotherhood as a bond, it shows the struggle and perseverance of individuals in troubled times between family, love and family and country, and interprets the eternal theme of love and sacrifice.