For five years, Xu Huanyan poured her heart and soul into a marriage with Pei Congwen, sacrificing her dreams and ambitions to be a devoted wife. She gave up a chance to study abroad and even risked her life for him, only to be constantly overlooked and neglected. Pei Congwen, still haunted by his past love for An Xin, failed to see the treasure he had in Xu Huanyan. His world revolved around An Xin, even proposing to Xu Huanyan only after An Xin flaunted her own happiness.
This gripping modern drama explores the painful reality of unrequited love within a marriage. Witness Xu Huanyan's heartbreaking journey as she endures public humiliation, emotional abuse, and the constant presence of her husband's "white moonlight" ex-lover, An Xin. From being left injured at a hot pot restaurant while Pei Congwen rushed to An Xin's minor burn, to enduring the Pei family's blatant favoritism towards An Xin, Xu Huanyan's spirit is tested to its limits.
But a woman can only take so much. Watch as Xu Huanyan, pushed to her breaking point, finally decides to reclaim her life. After years of selfless devotion, she chooses herself, rekindling her passion for art and seeking a future where she is valued and loved. Her decision to walk away sets in motion a chain of events that will force Pei Congwen to confront his own actions and the true cost of his neglect. Will he realize what he has lost before it's too late? Or is it a case of "The Clouds and the Sea Don't Meet," signifying a love that was never meant to be? This episode delves deep into themes of self-worth, betrayal, and the difficult path to liberation. Don't miss this emotional journey of a woman finding her voice and demanding the respect she deserves. What would you do in Xu Huanyan's shoes?
