In a quiet town, there is an unforgettable love in the youth of the high mountains. At that time, he spent many good times with his childhood sweetheart Li Yan. However, a coincidence of fate forced him to leave his hometown and go to work in a distant province, thus separating him from Li Yan.
In the long years in other provinces, Gao Shan always missed Li Yan. Every time in the dead of night, his heart would spring up with thoughts and concerns for Li Yan. However, as time passed, the contact between the two gradually diminished until the news was completely lost. One day, by chance, Gao Shan learned that Li Yan was married. The news broke his heart as if he had lost the most important part of his life.
Disheartened Takayama buries himself deep in his work, and he tries to keep himself busy, trying to forget everything about the past. For decades, he has become a respected professional, but there is always a vacancy in his heart, and that is the position that belongs to Li Yan.
It wasn't until after retirement that a chance class reunion changed his life. There, he unexpectedly reunited with Li Yan. She was still the same gentle girl, but the years had left marks on her face. Their eyes met, and it seemed that time had returned to that distant youth.
The unexpected reunion at the class reunion brought Gao Shan and Li Yan's hearts closer again. After the meeting, they began to contact frequently, sharing their lives and changes over the years. Gao Shan learns that Li Yan's marriage has ended and that she is now a single woman. The news rekindled the hope in his heart, but at the same time, he also felt a trace of worry, worried about whether the relationship between the two would still be as before.
As time passed, Gao Shan and Li Yan discovered that although the years had changed their appearance, the emotions deep inside were still as hot as ever. They began to see each other frequently, reminiscing about the good times of their youth together, and at the same time enjoying the warmth of being together at the moment.
However, just as the relationship between the two gradually warmed up, Li Yan revealed a heart-wrenching secret: she suffered from an incurable disease. The news was like a bolt from the blue for Gao Shan, and he felt extremely shocked and distressed. Faced with such a reality, Gao Shan's heart fell into a deep struggle: is he ready to face such a challenge and accompany Li Yan on the last journey of his life?
Faced with Li Yan's condition, Gao Shan experienced a deep inner struggle. His heart is full of pain and helplessness, but he also has an inseparable love. In the long night, Gao Shan reviewed his past with Li Yan and thought about every possibility for the future. Finally, he made a decision - no matter what the outcome is, he will accompany Li Yan on this final journey.
When Gao Shan expressed his decision to Li Yan, Li Yan's eyes were full of emotion and love. She had feared that her illness would become a burden to Takayama, but Takayama's steadfast attitude gave her great comfort and strength. Since then, the two have begun to face the disease together, and despite the challenges, their hearts are more connected than ever.
During this special time, Gao Shan and Li Yan tried their best to make every day full of meaning and happiness. They travel together, visit old places, relive memories of their youth, and create new beautiful moments. In each other's company, they discover that even when life is unforgivingly challenged, having love for each other can still bring warmth and light.
However, as time went on, Li Yan's health began to deteriorate. Gao Shan also cherished every moment he spent with Li Yan even more in his endless worries. He began to record their stories, hoping that through these words, their love would be preserved forever.
With the bleak autumn wind, Li Yan's life gradually withered like fallen leaves. In the last months of her life, Gao Shan never gave up, his hand tightly holding Li Yan's, conveying warmth and courage. Li Yan always had a serene smile on her face, and she knew that despite her ill-fated fate, she still received the most precious gift of her life - the affectionate companionship of Gao Shan.
One early morning, when the first rays of sunlight passed through the curtains, Li Yan quietly left this world in the embrace of the mountains. Although he lost the person he loved the most, Takayama's heart was filled with gratitude and peace. He thanked fate for giving him the opportunity to reconnect with Li Yan and give her the deepest love when she needed it most.
Takayama compiled their story into a book, recording the days the two walked together, as well as their deep understanding of love and life. This book is not only a memorial to Li Yan, but also an encouragement to all those who pursue true love and bravely face life's challenges.
Takayama's story tells us that true love is not just about the time we spend together, but also about the promise of cherishing and accompanying each other, whether we are living or dying. The love between Gao Shan and Li Yan, although it has gone through ups and downs, shows the most sincere emotions in life.