Orchid Dream

During the Republic of China, a family living in decline lived by the Zhishui River in southern Hubei. He had two sons, the eldest son Mingwanglong and the second son Dalong. Because of Wanglong's dark complexion, his family calls him "Black-faced Brother". Dalong was born with beautiful features and was known as the white-faced boy. Although Wanglong looks rough, he is smart, agile and good at acting. When Wanglong got married, he met Alan, a talented and beautiful woman at a performance, and he suffered from lovesickness ever since. He kept the pain in his heart, had no treatment for all kinds of diseases, and eventually became terminally ill. After a pulse diagnosis by an old Chinese doctor, the crux of his lovesickness was revealed. Induced by his employer, Wanglong's master came forward to act as a matchmaker and moved out of the local rural customs to "take photos" and complete the entire wedding process. Through various means, Alan and Wanglong formed a substantial relationship as husband and wife. With complete wedding etiquette and heavy betrothal gifts, Alan, who is pure in character and abides by his family education, fell into a trap step by step. This poor family had no way of complaining and breaking off the engagement to no avail. In the end, Alan had no choice but to succumb. And survived stoically. When peace comes, Alan already has children and grandchildren. When a granddaughter-in-law appeared who looked exactly like her when she was young, neighbors accidentally mentioned Alan's stunning appearance in the past, which made her fall into deep thoughts. In the end, Alan fulfilled his lifelong desire for free love and ideal life in his dream.