During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Zhao family—comprising Zhao Buyou, his wife Wen Yue, and their three children—lives in Bianliang's Que'er Alley. Zhao Buyou, a lowly clerk, seeks a simple life, while Wen Yue is focused on improving their living conditions. Despite frequent disagreements, the family remains close. An unexpected event thrusts them into a significant case, leading them on a journey of personal growth and discovery, while uncovering deeper truths and protecting their community.
In a remote mountain village, impassable roads hinder progress. Led by Ma Chunxiu and Yu Dahe, villagers attempt to build a road but face setbacks, forcing them to work in the city to raise funds. As they fight for their village’s future, personal relationships shift, and life-changing decisions are made. With government support, their perseverance finally connects the village to the outside world.
Mai Chenghuan, a post-95 girl born into an ordinary family in Shanghai, agrees to marry her boyfriend, Xin Jialiang, under her mother’s urging. However, the economic gap between them creates an imbalance in their relationship, ultimately leading to its end. Mai Chenghuan then gains her grandmother's approval and is entrusted with the heavy responsibility of managing a hotel. Through cooperation, Mai Chenghuan and the professional hotel manager Yao Zhiming become working partners and go hand in hand. Mai Chenghuan transitions from being under her family's control to achieving self-fulfillment, forging her own path.
Born into a scholarly family, Huang Yimei grows up surrounded by care and affection, displaying artistic talent from a young age. Early in her career, she quickly gains recognition and meets her partner, Zhuang Guodong. They fall in love but eventually drift apart. This period of professional growth gives her a clearer vision for her future, leading her to return to school for further education. After graduation, she marries her senior, Fang Xiewen. However, their divergent career paths lead to a divorce. Huang Yimei then starts her own business and makes a name for herself in the planning for art exhibitions. During this time, she meets her soulmate, Fu Jiaming, but their love story ends tragically with his passing just a few months later. Despite this, Huang Yimei remains resilient, continuing to strive for a more fulfilling life.
Set in Jiudaowan, this story follows a group of young people over 40 years of reform and opening up. Through life's struggles, the twists and turns of love, and the challenges of their careers, these true friends face it all together, growing and maturing into adulthood.
Lei 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.
Luo Yingzi, a self-taught lawyer who, after personal setbacks, teams up with Qiu Hua and Xia Shu to fight for justice, navigating both legal challenges and their own personal struggles
When Gu Yunzheng, an associate professor of neurosurgery, goes on a medical aid mission in Lacaya, he meets Su Wei'an, a "deserter" who has abandoned her medical career to become a businessperson. From bickering all the time to falling in love with each other, he gradually discovers that all her abnormal behavior is caused by a genetic disease called Huntington's disease. The love for his beloved one makes him empathize with the sadness and despair of this incurable disease faced by 30,000 patients and their families across the country. Finally, Gu Yunzheng decides to give up his promising career and devote his life to the research of curing this rare disease, fighting alongside his lover to carve light out of the darkness.
Chen Maidong, once a rebellious youth, chooses to become a mortician after experiencing a life-changing event. Zhuang Jie, who becomes disabled due to a car accident, strives for a better life and becomes a successful professional in a big city. This drama portrays the journey of them who, despite their contrasting personalities and circumstances, learn to understand and accept one another. Their love heals their hearts, allowing them to embrace and appreciate their "imperfect" selves.
Set in 1928, it tells the story of Wei Ruo Lai and his determination to courageously pursue his strong aspirations in serving his country. He regarded Shen Tu Nan, a senior adviser, as his mentor when he was a low-level employee at a financial institution. Through the excellence of his memory and data analysis ability, Wei Ruo Lai has been favored by Shen Tu Nan. However, his line of work made him witness the blatant corruption and darkness in the financial field unleashed by the Kuomintang with his own eyes.