45 minSeason 1 • Episode 30
LatestLei Ming, a former lecturer, and Sang Xia, a psychology teacher, runs a special class to help under-performing students. They guide students like Li Ran, who plans to drop out due to his grandmother’s illness, to overcome challenges and aim for university. Their combined efforts help students realize their potential and prepare for the next phase of their lives.
Writing
Manga adaptation that actually lands emotionally.
Acting
Zhang Ruoyun's unhinged mentor energy is *chef's kiss*.
Production
Authentic gaokao pressure that'll trigger flashbacks.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The gaokao depicted here is China's brutal college entrance exam—only about 40% of students qualify for undergraduate programs, making 'underperforming' classes stigmatized but necessary.
Based on Japanese manga 'Dragon Zakura' but relocated to a gritty Chinese mining town, swapping Tokyo cram schools for rural economic desperation.
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