In the wake of the Cultural Revolution in China, a young girl, Jing Qiao, falls in love with a boy nicknamed 'Lao San'.

Jing Qiao comes from a politically persecuted family, while Lao San is the son of a powerful general. She fears that their relationship is doomed, but he does everything to protect her and ultimately wins her heart.

Fate, however, has decided differently for them... Years later, Jing Qiao publishes excerpts from her diaries through Ai Mi, speaking of that intense love story that marked her life forever.

A touching and passionate story that will resonate with the heart of every reader.