City girl crashes into small-town chaos and accidentally catches feelings for the local disaster boy.
Season 1 • Episode 30
LatestAfter a family emergency, Qing Ye returned to her hometown in her senior year of high school. Finding it difficult to adjust after spending most of her life in a bustling city, Qing Ye vows to leave as soon as she gets a chance. But when she meets Xing Wu, a local teen who's struggling with school, she resolves to help him graduate. Gradually, Xing Wu and Qing Ye grow closer to each other, despite their different personalities and priorities in life. Upon graduating high school, Qing Ye moves away for university, but ends up returning years later – and so does Xing Wu, who still has feelings for Qing Ye. Will this second chance give them a chance to finally realize their feelings for each other?
Acting
Guan Xiaotong nails the city-girl-fish-out-of-water energy.
Production
Gorgeous contrast between urban coldness and hometown warmth.
Writing
Web novel roots show in deliciously dramatic reunion timing.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'returning to hometown' trope exploded in Chinese dramas post-COVID, reflecting real migration patterns of young professionals.
Guan Xiaotong and Li Yunrui previously starred together in a variety show, making their casting here a deliberate chemistry play.
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