Women at Forty: Just Right for the Stars and the Sea.

Summary

Huang Ling Er experiences a tumultuous mix of emotions as she overhears a conversation between her boyfriend Li Yong and his mother. Li Yong expresses his desire to keep Huang Ling Er sheltered, viewing her as a beautiful vase rather than an equal partner. This realization shatters Huang Ling Er's perception of love, as she yearns for freedom and mutual respect. Despite her affection for Li Yong, she feels confined and unrecognized for her own capabilities. As she reflects on their relationship, she grapples with the pain of being loved obsessively but not truly understood, leading her to question the nature of their bond and her own desires for the future.

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