Set in ancient China, the town of Fanrong had been through 2 years of drought. In order to appease the water god, the village leaders have asked Shiu Chen, a young 18 year old woman, to become the bride of the water god. This tale is about Shiu Chen's development into womanhood as she experiences sexual awakening, the joy of a first love, the pain of a lost love, and the wonders of developing a loving relationship.