In the middle of the 20th century, Shanghai was a city full of war and rejuvenation, where modernity and tradition meet. In the context of this era, She Aizhen, a woman from a family of tea merchants, with her extraordinary personality and destiny, became the epitome of the ill-fated women of that era. Shanghai, an international metropolis, is not only a gathering place of wealth, but also a frontier of various social trends and cultural conflicts. In such a complex social background, the story of She Aizhen unfolds.
The story of Aizhen She begins on a warm afternoon, when she is a student at Kai Sau Girls' High School, and although she comes from a wealthy family, she is far less interested in her studies than she is in the outside world. Her life took a turn for the worse at a fortuitous ball, when she met the only son of the Wu family, a well-known gentleman.
"Aizhen, there are many interesting things in this world besides books." Wu Gongzi whispered to her at the dance that night, his eyes full of provocation and temptation.
Soon after, the two quickly fell in love, and the relationship soon brought unforeseen consequences - She Aizhen became pregnant. Faced with the sudden change, She Aizhen's father, She Mingsan, was greatly shocked and ashamed, and he decided to send his daughter to Hong Kong to deal with the matter, and planned to send her to study abroad in the future.
However, She Aizhen's personality made her refuse her father's arrangement, "I want to give birth to this child, no matter what." She said firmly to her father. These words completely angered She Mingsan, and he felt that his daughter's behavior had brought shame to the family.
After the birth of the child, She Aizhen and Wu Gongzi's marriage was not happy. Wu Gongzi continued his dandy life and was almost away from home, leaving She Aizhen alone to raise the children. Despite many quarrels, She always chooses to be patient because of her children.
When the child dies of scarlet fever, She Aizhen's patience reaches its limit. "I can't go on like this." She swore an oath at her child's grave and decided to end the painful marriage.
After the divorce, She Aizhen faced many difficulties in life. She had tried to work in a factory and had been a helper for a scammer, but none of that was the life she wanted. Eventually, she meets Hu Lancheng, a talented but poor writer. The relationship between the two began with passion, but Hu Lancheng's instability and need for money soon revealed his true colors.
Once, Hu Lancheng even asked She Aizhen to sell an old fur coat to raise money for the journey to Japan. "Aizhen, you are my only hope." He said, with a glint of despair in his eyes.
She Aizhen looked at this man who once made her heart move, and her heart was mixed. She took out 200 Hong Kong dollars from her wallet and handed it to Hu Lancheng. "That's all I can give you." Her voice was low, with reluctance and helplessness in her eyes.
Hu Lancheng took the money and left with a complicated expression. His back looked lonely and depressed. At this time, he remembered his ex-wife Zhang Ailing, the talented female writer. When he needed help the most, Zhang Ailing did not hesitate to remit 300,000 yuan as a breakup fee and encouraged him: "I wish you a smooth trip!" ”
She Aizhen was alone in a dimly lit hotel room, feeling the heaviness and loneliness of life. Her life has thus entered another stage, facing the difficulties and challenges of the world alone.
Looking back on the past, although She Aizhen's life was full of twists and turns, she never gave up the pursuit of self-worth. She learned from those failures and pains and gradually became stronger and more independent. Although she was unable to continue to spend the rest of her life with Hu Lancheng, she learned how to stand on her own in an unjust world.
She Aizhen's story is an ode to courage and self-help, and her story symbolizes the silent cry of many women of that era. In the face of fate, she chose to fight unyieldingly rather than give in. Like a beacon that is stable in the wind, no matter how devastating the wind and rain, it will always stand. She Aizhen's story encourages each of us to pick up the light of hope and move forward even when facing the low points of life. She has proved with her life that even if the world gives you suffering, you can choose to respond with strength.