

46 minSeason 1 • Episode 26
LatestGu Moli and Zhu Jincao struggled all the way from their hometown to set up a family of two in Shanghai. The marriage brought another problem that should not have been a problem - how they get along with their parents.
Acting
Sa Rina steals every scene as the nightmare mother-in-law.
Writing
Ruthlessly specific Shanghai housing grievances hit different.
Production
Claustrophobic apartments feel like actual suffocation.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show sparked debates about 'hukou' residency rules and housing affordability that mirrored real 2024 Shanghai policies.
Chen Xiao and Tong Yao previously played lovers in 2022's A Dream of Splendor; fans called this their 'marriage sequel from hell'.