8.2
The Early Spring
2026
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.
Episode 1Apr 22, 2024 · 45m · ★ 10.0Home for a visit, medical salesperson Zhuang Jie runs into former classmate Chen Maidong — who makes it clear that he's not interested in reconnecting.
Episode 2Apr 22, 2024 · 41m · ★ 10.0Chen Maidong's grandmother plays matchmaker. While Zhuang Jie deals with physical pain, Chen Maidong reflects on a heartbreaking period from his past.
Episode 3Apr 22, 2024 · 40m · ★ 10.0When Zhuang Jie's younger brother makes a disturbing discovery, Chen Maidong takes care of him. Zhuang Jie has a heart-to-heart talk with her mother.
Episode 4Apr 23, 2024 · 40mZhuang Jie's eavesdropping siblings suspect Chen Maidong of taking advantage of their sister, but Zhuang Jie recollects how he helped her in high school.
Episode 5Apr 24, 2024 · 46mStung by Chen Maidong's comment that she doesn't care about the town, Zhuang Jie decides to help local farmers. Meanwhile, the two of them grow closer.
Episode 6Apr 24, 2024 · 43mReturning to Shanghai, Zhuang Jie learns that a video someone made of her with Chen Maidong has gone viral — and the two of them react very differently.
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.
Li XianChen Maidong
Zhou YutongZhuang Jie
Wan PengWang Xixia
Wu JuntingZhuang Yan
Liu LinLiao Tao
Zhang ChiCui Ge
Ai XiaoqiLi Yajie
Yang TengXiao Jia
Zhang XiweiHe Niaoniao
Xia XiangFeng Xilun
Fang FangGrandma Chen
Han LiJi Tong
Zhang BojiaSong Yi
Qian YiWang Yueqing
Su XinChen Maidong's Mother
Niu ChaoCi Wei
Cheng ShiyuChen Maidong's father
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