Misty Rain at Dusk

This film (drama)Also known as烟雨斜阳，is aMainland ChinaProducerbeauty live，At2010Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese，Current Douban rating6.2(For reference only)。

Years ago, Zhang Hai had nothing, but today he enjoys the reputation of a prominent silk merchant in Jiangnan, completely reliant on the substantial dowry from He Ruyu, who comes from a wealthy family. Apart from their marital affection, He Ruyu also has a hint of respect for him. However, the shrewd He Ruyu deeply understands that the Zhang Hai before her is no longer the poor young man of the past; to win her husband's heart, the most important thing is to ensure that the Zhang family has heirs. Under the invitation of her closest friend Tian Qiurong, He Ruyu went to Fenghuang Mountain to pray for a child. On their way back, they discovered an abandoned baby under a large tree. He Ruyu hurriedly held the baby in her arms. Strangely, the previously crying infant suddenly stopped. Tian Qiurong took the opportunity to say, "This child is destined to be with you; perhaps the deity was moved by your sincerity and sent this child to you!" He Ruyu was touched and decided to raise the child, which revealed Zhang Hai's astonishment and joy at the arrival of the baby, whom he personally named "Zhang Cheng'en." From then on, the Zhang family lived harmoniously without worries. Years later, after Tian Qiurong's husband passed away, she faced difficulties raising her daughter and accepted help from Zhang Hai. Unexpectedly, this provoked He Ruyu's jealousy, who was manipulated by malicious individuals to frame Zhang Hai, leading to his death at the hands of the police on Tian Qiurong's bed. Zhang Hai's death left He Ruyu humiliated and consumed with resentment. When the master suddenly passed away, the Zhang family fell into chaos. Upon counting their assets, they discovered that Zhang Hai's business was already in crisis and heavily in debt. Their house was seized, and factories and shops were mortgaged. With the tree uprooted, the family scattered; He Ruyu had to take Cheng'en to Shanghai to seek refuge with relatives. Liang Jinbao, the chief steward who had always followed Zhang Hai, decided to leave as well to avoid burdening He Ruyu. The once bustling Zhang family mansion sorrowfully bid farewell to the downfallen mother and son, and the gate was closed. Liang Jinbao, along with his family, sent Ruyu and Cheng'en onto the ship. As the boat drifted away, a sly smile appeared at the corner of Liang Jinbao's mouth. In a private room of the teahouse, the greedy police chief Ouyang began to divide the spoils with Liang Jinbao. Liang Jinbao praised Ouyang for his clever double deal that day; Ouyang flattered Liang Jinbao for his cunning intelligence in executing the plan so smoothly, and both took what they needed from Zhang Hai. Eighteen years later The Liang steward of that time had become a tycoon in Shanghai. Liang Jinbao amassed his ill-gotten wealth through unscrupulous means and managed a flourishing business, yet he was not satisfied; he secretly engaged in drug trafficking, navigating both the underworld and respectable society while maintaining a façade of respectability as a good person. His concealment was so effective that even Wang Fang and his children, Ziqiang and Zihan, were kept in the dark. In the old alleyways of Shanghai's Shikumen, Cheng'en had grown into a handsome young man. With his family's downfall, he could only make a living as a rickshaw puller in Shanghai. After He Ruyu sought refuge with her relatives, unable to endure living off others, she left with Cheng'en to support herself by making qipao dresses. He Ruyu could never have imagined that Tian Qiurong's daughter, Wan Yi, lived in the same building. Wan Yi's aunt was a greedy and harsh woman who resented having to take her in, yet could not go against her husband and constantly grumbled. Wan Yi was well aware of this and endured it for the sake of family harmony. Tian Dajun, her uncle's only son, was idle and unruly, causing trouble every day. Wan Yi grew up to be quite beautiful, and her opportunistic aunt's attitude suddenly improved, as she envisioned the benefits of Wan Yi marrying well. Unfortunately, Wan Yi grew close to the poor boy next door, Zhang Cheng'en, provoking her aunt to obstruct them and infuriate He Ruyu, straining the relationship between the two families. One day, Cheng'en brought a customer to the front of the Xianle Si singing hall when a black car couldn't stop in time and crashed into Cheng'en's rickshaw. Just as Cheng'en was about to argue, he found the person who got out of the car looked somewhat familiar, resembling his family's former chief steward, Liang Jinbao. Liang Jinbao did not recognize the now-grown Cheng'en and told his men to handle it before turning to enter the dance hall. Once a servant of his family, he was now a big shot in the bustling world. After much hesitation, he decided not to tell his mother about it. In the Xianle Si dance hall, the red rose on stage won the audience's affection with her uniquely deep voice. Her name was Jiang Yinghong, who got her name because she liked to pin a red rose on her chest while singing. Today, Liang Jinbao was entertaining the newly appointed captain of the police station, Xu Ming. To impress his esteemed guest, Liang Jinbao specially paid to have Yinghong come toast him. Unexpectedly, Yinghong dismissed his offer outright. The police captain Xu Ming, meeting Jiang Yinghong for the first time, was left with a profound impression due to her actions. Two entirely different characters simultaneously developed different feelings for this woman, sowing the seeds for future conflict.