The Long, Winding Road

The protagonist, Qiu Tong, falls in love with Lianzi, the young woman who rents him a room. When his wife finds out, their marriage ends in divorce. After marrying Lianzi, financial troubles drive her away to earn a living, where she develops feelings for Second Master Cui. Qiu Tong’s two failed marriages seem to have sent him down the wrong path in life, leaving him unable to find his footing.