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

Summary

Li Yong's unexpected proposal leaves Huang Ling Er conflicted. Although she hasn't outright refused, she struggles with the idea of marriage and the implications it brings, including quitting her job to prepare for pregnancy. Li Yong's drunken celebration reveals his possessive view of their relationship, treating Huang Ling Er as a "decorative vase" rather than an equal partner. While he believes he is expressing love, Huang Ling Er feels trapped by his selfishness and questions whether this is true happiness. Ultimately, she realizes that marriage should not confine her body and spirit, leading to her inner turmoil about their future together.

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