It depicts the married life of a rural couple in early spring with delicate brushstrokes. His wife Ruyu aroused her husband's suspicion and uneasiness due to a mountaineering activity, and a series of misunderstandings and conflicts ensued. Faced with her husband's doubts and indifference, Ruyu persists in herself while working hard to maintain family harmony. The novel shows the crisis of trust and emotional entanglements in marriage through the daily interactions between husband and wife. The riverbed in early spring witnessed their laughter and tears, and also reflected the reality and complexity of married life.
