Season 1 • Episode 45
LatestLuo Qian Qian may be spoiled, but that all comes to an end when her mother Bi Sheng discovers academic competition is fierce in elementary school. Determined to make up for lost time, Bi Sheng transforms into a fierce "tiger mom" hell bent on excellence at all costs. In contrast, Qian Qian's father Luo Su believes their daughter's happiness ranks higher than her academic performance. Meanwhile, both sets of grandparents weigh in, while Luo Su's gentle ex resurfaces.
Acting
Vicky Zhao's terrifyingly convincing transformation into academic drill sergeant
Writing
Ex-husband's gentle ex resurfaces to stir marital chaos
Creator
sin cep
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'tiger mom' phenomenon exploded globally after Amy Chua's 2011 memoir, making this 2015 drama peak zeitgeist commentary.
Zhao Wei's casting was deliberate — her own public image as perfectionist mother blurred with Bi Sheng Nan's character.
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