On the eve of Shanghai's liberation, Qiu Lian, a nurse at the First Labor Hospital, happens to rescue Ma Jiulong, a PLA regiment commander gravely wounded during a reconnaissance mission. Faced with Ma Jiulong's request to marry her, Qiu ...See moreOn the eve of Shanghai's liberation, Qiu Lian, a nurse at the First Labor Hospital, happens to rescue Ma Jiulong, a PLA regiment commander gravely wounded during a reconnaissance mission. Faced with Ma Jiulong's request to marry her, Qiu Lian hesitates. Political commissar Lu Daoliang, taking responsibility for his comrade, conducts a political background check on Qiu Lian. She conceals the fact that her late father was a senior officer in the Kuomintang army, precisely the reason for her hesitation. Ma Jiulong, bold and forthright, believes in Qiu Lian's sincerity and kindness. He insists on facing facts and trusts that the Party will uphold policies rooted in both principles and compassion toward comrades. Burdened by her past, Qiu Lian finds warmth in Ma Jiulong's love and is moved by the promise of a new life in New China. She eventually confesses her background to the Party, lets go of her inner turmoil, and begins to embrace life with hope. After Ma Jiulong retires from military service, Qiu Lian remains by his side, caring for him devotedly. Letting go of old grievances, she respects his deep bond with his fellow soldiers and even entrusts their youngest daughter to Lu Daoliang and his wife, who are unable to have children due to war injuries. With resilience and kindness, the couple face life's challenges together, raising their children in happiness. In their later years, they tirelessly devote themselves to improving grassroots healthcare.
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