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Liang Zongdai (1903-1983) studied in France and Europe from 1924 to 1931. In seven years, he transformed from a poetic youth into a mature writer. After returning to China, he became a famous translator, literary critic and professor. This book is a narrative biography that spans the twenty-eight years from 1903 to 1931, starting from Liang Zongdai's family life and ending with his studies in Europe and his return to China. The main content is based on the historical documents that the author has searched at home and abroad in recent years, citing a variety of newly discovered works, letters, diaries, manuscripts and Chinese and foreign publications of the same period, including fourteen letters from Liang Zongdai to the literary master Valéry and four paragraphs of Romain Rolland's diary. All narratives are well-written, focusing on historical facts. The comments are concise, the characters, events and historical background are introduced in detail, and a real young Liang Zongdai and his growth process are restored in detail.