After Dawn, Beauty Will Bloom

One fateful trip to Xitang's ancient streets changes everything. When Zheng Huan encounters the brilliant young artist Pei Ziyu, she throws herself into the art world to get closer to him—becoming the last disciple of his revered teacher, Ms. Mu Zhaohua. Mocked for her late start and ordinary talent, Zheng Huan pours her heart into mastering the craft, driven by ambition and longing. But as she transforms into a skilled artist worthy of the nation's top academy, she discovers that love and art rarely follow the paths we choose for them.