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New to Beijing, Shang Zhitao crosses paths with Luan Nian, a true creative genius. Bold and open-hearted, she grows stronger step by step and gradually breaks through the defenses around Luan's guarded heart. Drawn to

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Season 1

8.7/1081 votes
You Are Not Suitable
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/26/2026
After botching a job interview at a reputed agency, Shang Zhitao scrambles to find her footing in Beijing while befriending her new roommate.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
8.5/1074 votes
The Workplace Isn’t Some Kind of Child’s Play
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/26/2026
At a celebration dinner for landing a new project, Nian steps in to help Zhitao. Meanwhile, a mistaken identity threatens the peace at Sun Yu's place.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
8.8/1072 votes
Repaying Favor With Your Life
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/26/2026
After Zhitao escapes an assailant during a rainy mountain shoot, she and Nian must rely on each other when a landslide leaves them stranded.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
8.9/1069 votes
Follow Me Home
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/2026
A woman from Nian's past derails his dinner with Zhitao, while a chance encounter at a bar brings his growing jealousy to the surface.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.0/1078 votes
Can You Control the Feeling of Love?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/27/2026
After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.1/1066 votes
The First Cup of Osmanthus Milk
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2026
Determined to distance herself from Nian, Zhitao applies for a job transfer, but his refusal to let her go tests the boundaries they agreed upon.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.1/1063 votes
An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by Life
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2026
Zhitao tries to focus on work and avoid Nian, but a new project forces her to seek his help as jealousy begins to cloud their judgment.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.0/1062 votes
The First Person To Fall in Love Will Lose Everything
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2026
While Zhitao earns praise for her database, Nian is suspended over a malicious complaint, prompting the two to go on a mountain retreat together.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.2/1063 votes
Love Is Stolen Candy
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2026
With a limited budget, Zhitao secures sponsorship for the basketball tournament, impressing her colleagues as Nian makes a surprising proposal.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.3/1067 votes
Being With You Is Like a Leap of Faith
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/29/2026
A secret romance blossoms between Zhitao and Nian, but a workplace blunder threatens the careful balance they've worked to maintain.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.3/1062 votes
Love Begins on a Bittersweet Note
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/30/2026
When Zang Yao accepts the flowers sent to the office, she unwittingly causes Zhitao to get the wrong idea and take a break from work with her roommates.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.5/1066 votes
Snow Falls With You Beside Me
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/31/2026
Tensions rise between Nian and Zhitao when he tries to take care of her over the holiday break. Meanwhile, Yao decides to make a move on her crush.
Director: Chi-Cheng Chian
Writer: Unknown
9.3/1055 votes
Do We Have a Future?
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/1/2026
Zhitao receives an unexpected job offer during a company retreat in Phuket, but a seaside conversation leaves her at odds with Nian.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.4/1055 votes
Love Is Making Exceptions
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 9/2/2026
While her roommates Yu and Yuanzhu are occupied at the hospital, Zhitao faces harassment from a shady rental agency, prompting Nian to intervene.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.3/1054 votes
Two Persons, One Heart
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 9/3/2026
While Zhitao wrestles with doubts about her future with Nian, a new general manager works to erode his authority at the office.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.2/1051 votes
Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the Next
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 9/4/2026
Dony tries to lure Zhitao to his side as Nian grows increasingly wary of his new boss. Meanwhile, Zang Yao prepares to return to the UK.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.4/1055 votes
Courage Is Acting Despite Fear
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 9/5/2026
After learning of Dony's inappropriate workplace behavior, Zhitao takes matters into her own hands, causing an uproar at work and worrying Nian.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.5/1049 votes
Bucket List
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 9/6/2026
Nian's jealousy flares after a misunderstanding at a speed-dating event, and a chance encounter with Zhitao's ex deepens the divide between them.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.4/1052 votes
Another Leap of Faith
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 9/7/2026
Nian grows wary when Zhitao considers pursuing work opportunities outside the city. A health scare finally forces the couple to confront their future.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.4/1054 votes
I Will Watch Over You From Beyond This World, Until Your Life Is Whole
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 9/8/2026
Yuanzhu finally confesses his feelings to Zhitao, but when devastating news arrives, Nian mistakes her compassion for something more.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.1/1043 votes
A Grand Retreat
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/9/2026
An office scandal dampens Zhitao's chances of winning a company award, pushing her to reconsider her career — and her future with Nian.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.2/1049 votes
The Number You Dialed Is Not in Service
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/9/2026
Nian uncovers the truth behind Zhitao's sudden departure, while she returns to Harbin to care for her father and begin again.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.3/1046 votes
Luke Is My Dog Too
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/9/2026
Nian tries to win Zhitao's forgiveness after finding her in Harbin, using visits with Luke to slowly work his way back into her life.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
9.3/1060 votes
Shang Zhitao, Welcome Back to Beijing
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/9/2026
A financial crisis draws Nian back to Harbin, where helping Zhitao gives the former couple a chance to confront their fractured relationship.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown