This book selects 100 classic love stories that have influenced Chinese civilization and emotional aesthetics, from ancient myths to the Ming, Qing and modern times, from Fuxi and Nuwa, Cowherd and Weaver Girl, to Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, Nie Xiaoqian and Ning Caichen, to scholars and beauties, emperors and beauties, and folk lovers of all ages. Each love story is a microcosm of the emotional world of Chinese people; Every relationship is filled with the unique tenderness and persistence of the East. One book, understand the most touching love and parting, persistence and deep affection in five thousand years of Chinese history.