The Qinhuai Calamity

Su Qingwan disguises herself as a man and goes to a meeting in her brother's place, never expecting to catch the eye of Suzhou's top-tier star courtesan, Lin Wanzhao.

A young lady from a wealthy family and a woman of the demimonde: they come from completely different worlds, yet grow closer and closer.

Until a cruel letter from Lin Wanzhao brings them crashing back to reality:

"I only approached you because I wanted to take advantage of your status as the daughter of the governor's office."

Su Qingwan is heartbroken.

But when she hears that Lin Wanzhao is in danger, she still rushes into a blazing building, willing to risk her life.

When her father uses Lin Wanzhao's life to force her into marriage, she still grits her teeth and says, "I'll marry."

Later, she fakes her death and travels across the ocean.

Su Qingwan thinks she has turned the page on her life, but at an art exhibition in Paris, that woman corners her in a hallway.

Lin Wanzhao looks at her, tears falling. "I had to give everything to find you. Su Qingwan, this time, I'm the one who won't let go."

[Reading Guide]

A tough on the outside, gentle within, governor's daughter, returned from studying abroad x a cool, perceptive, beautiful and tragic Qinhuai courtesan

Two heroines, strong women, happy ending, includes an "ex pursues their love after losing them" arc (due to a misunderstanding) and rekindled love.

Republican-era setting, romance-focused, with the plot in a supporting role.

Theme: Freedom and love.