Since high school, Sang Zhi has had a crush on Duan Jiaxu. When fate brings them together again, they find a chance to embark on a sweet relationship.
The best episode of "Hidden Love" season 1 is "I Have Been Waiting. A Secret Kept", rated 8.2/10 from 205 user votes. It was directed by Li Qingrong and written by Shen Feixian. "I Have Been Waiting. A Secret Kept" aired on 6/20/2023 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Get Closer. What Made Me Meet Someone Like You".
While trying to find someone to accompany her to parent-teacher meetings, a mischievous Sang Zhi develops a crush on her brother's friend, Duan Jiaxu.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Seeing Duan Jiaxu again triggers a long-buried memory for Sang Zhi. Later, Duan Jiaxu steps up to support her during a time of personal crisis.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
A chance encounter at a dessert shop brings Sang Zhi and Jiaxu closer. Soon after, Sang Zhi faces an awkward love confession from a birthday boy.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Seeing Sang Zhi's distress, Jiaxu decides to teach her bullies a lesson. Meanwhile, a decline in Sang Zhi's grades leads to the search for a tutor.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi gets an unexpected tutor to improve her grades. In an effort to spark her interest in school, Jiaxu takes Sang Zhi on a field trip.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi prepares a surprise gift for Jiaxu on New Year's Eve. But while alone at school, Jiaxu receives a shocking phone call from his family.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Jiaxu confides in Sang Zhi about what's on his mind. In the new semester, Sang Zhi travels to Jiaxu's city and uncovers a heartbreaking revelation.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Leaving her heartbreak behind, Sang Zhi embarks on the next chapter of her life. However, Jiaxu unexpectedly enters her life once again.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi asks Jiaxu out for old times' sake, but an emergency derails their plans. Soon after, more details about Jiaxu's struggles begin to surface.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi tries to take care of Jiaxu as he recovers from his ailment, but making him take a break from work proves to be harder than she anticipated.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
After a dinner with Sang Zhi gets interrupted by an unexpected guest, Jiaxu is compelled to revisit a family tragedy from years ago.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Caught in a bad mood, Sang Zhi drinks more than she can handle at a post-exam hangout. Fortunately, Jiaxu is there to take care of her.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi returns home for the school break. Meanwhile, she and Jiaxu try to carefully figure out whether they have feelings for each other.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
A longtime friend helps Sang Zhi address her concerns about Jiaxu. With newfound courage, they anxiously embark on their first date.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi's roommates try to coach her in romance. Later, on her birthday, Sang Zhi finally gets the answer she's been waiting for.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi lies to Sang Yan about her current relationship. And after being stood up a few times, she grows worried about Jiaxu's feelings for her.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Duan Jiaxu's birthday is quickly approaching. At the romantic dinner Sang Zhi carefully curated, the two make an important decision.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
After a power outage, Sang Zhi heads to Jiaxu's place to study for an exam, but she finds it difficult to adjust to her new role as his girlfriend.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
After a family fight, Sang Zhi begins her internship but soon faces a series of troubles. Luckily, Jiaxu offers his support during this tough time.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Jiang Ying opens up about a tragedy from the past. Later, Sang Zhi and Jiaxu realize it's no longer possible to hide their relationship from Sang Yan.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
After a heartfelt exchange, Sang Yan gives his blessings to Jiaxu. Meanwhile, Sang Zhi's daring proposal at a work meeting lands her in trouble.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
As Sang Zhi's internship comes to a close, she plans a special holiday with Jiaxu. But her parents begin to notice something odd about their daughter.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Li Ping warns Sang Zhi about Duan Jiaxu's family issues, and Jiaxu must face a serious conversation with Sang Zhi's father.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Sang Zhi's heartfelt confession brings her and Jiaxu closer. Following a long-awaited family reconciliation, Jiaxu starts a new chapter in his life.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian
Hoping to win over Sang Zhi's parents, Jiaxu engages in an earnest talk with them. As Sang Zhi's graduation draws close, Jiaxu has a big surprise ready.
Director: Li Qingrong
Writer: Shen Feixian