Plot Synopsis
Theplaywright Liu Xiangshang (played by Zhang Jiayi) has a relatively flexible daily schedule. He takes care of his son Guoning (played by Wang Yuxuan) and daughter Guobao (played by Wei Nuojin) at home,providing them with education and support. His wife Dai Jing (played by Chen Hao) chooses to work in a higher-paying company in another city.
With the implementation of the "double reduction"policy (referring to reducing student homework and extracurricular tutoring), their originalplans have to be adjusted, leading to differences in their understanding andperception of thepolicy. Within theparents' group, Liu Xueguang, the helpful grandfather, believes that homework should not be reduced, while some otherparents question the relationshipbetween academicperformance and exam results.
Influenced by these discussions, Dai Jing gives upher high-paying job in the other city and returns to be with her family, accompanying their children's growth. After a series of events, they come to realize the importance of a well-rounded education that encompasses moral, intellectual,physical, artistic, and labor development.
The family of four finds happiness and growth in theprocess of enjoying the benefits of the "double reduction"policy.
Where to Watch "Growing Together"
MGTV (Subscription)Episodes Recap
- 1-4
- 5-8
- 9-12
- 13-16
- 17-20
- 21-24
- 25-28
- 29-32
- 33-36
- 37-40
Episode 1 : The entire Liu family helped their son with his homework.
Episode 2 : Liu Xiangshang was called to the school by the teacher to deal with a problem.
Episode 3 : Liu Guoning said he wants to run for class monitor.
Episode 4 : Jing Tingting is running for the position in the 7th-grade election.
Episode 5 : Liu Guo Ning asked his father to accompany him to participate in the parent-child sports event.
Episode 6 :
Episode 7 : Liu Xiang Shang made handicrafts for the children.
Episode 8 : Three mothers are making pumpkin lanterns for the children.
Episode 9 : Tang Xiaowei is being pressured into blind dates.
Episode 10 : Liu Xiang Shang and Dai Jing have no time to take care of their two children.
Episode 11 : Liu Xiang Shang hopes his grandmother doesn't spoil the children.
Episode 12 : Liu Guo Ning gave up gaming and focused on studying.
Episode 13 : The old master accompanied Shangguan Chuxia to attend a high-level meeting.
Episode 14 : Shangguan Chunyan suspects Feng Dongdong's identity.
Episode 15 : Liu Guo Bao and Chu Yi had a conflict.
Episode 16 : The truth is that Da BaiShi Wu has been unjustly accused.
Episode 17 : Tang Dou bravely protects his mother.
Episode 18 : Three parents are helping each other to change their children's bad habits.
Episode 19 : Liu Xiang Shang and Dai Jing challenged elementary school students' questions.
Episode 20 : Liu Guo Ning racked his brains in preparation for the exam.
Episode 21 : The children are most worried about their parents coming.
Episode 22 : Ma Ying Jie wants to transfer Tang Dou to another school.
Episode 23 : Liu Guo Ning was forced to attend remedial classes.
Episode 24 : Dai Bing and Ding Ding went on a blind date for the first time.
Episode 25 : Tutoring centers have been repeatedly shut down.
Episode 26 : Ma Ying Jie insisted on remarrying Tang Xiao Wei.
Episode 27 : Grandpa and grandma joined the parent group.
Episode 28 : Liu Xiang Shang found the mole.
Episode 29 : Liu Xiang Shang supports Ding Ding.
Episode 30 : Tang Dou helped Liu Guo Ning come up with the idea of buying skins.
Episode 31 : The teachers' home visits have made the children very worried.
Episode 32 : Liu Guobao and Liu Guoning had a conflict.
Cast & Role
Yang Ming Biao
(Zhao Da)
Liu Xiang Shang
(Zhang Jia Yi)
Dai Jing
(Chen Hao)
Tang Xiao Wei
(Wang Xiao Chen)
The first few episodes were exciting, but the later ones became somewhat unrealistic. The issues that could have been resolved quickly felt unnecessarily dragged out, and it seemed very illogical. In the parent group chat screenshot, there was a mom seducing someone's dad, but they couldn't figure out who the dad was.
Isn't that ridiculous?
Watching this drama already makes me think about my precious baby's future school life, and I'm starting to feel anxious???? Just the thought of being a parent, attending parent-teacher meetings, constantly checking the phone group...
It feels like nowadays, when kids go to school, the homework is all for the parents. Every day, I have to stare at my phone to check the tasks and assignments. It's truly exhausting.
To be a kind person, guarding a love that wishes to win one person's heart and never part until old age. Using time as a scroll, sowing beauty in the tunnel of time. Joyfully witness every sunrise, with a mindful understanding, and peacefully embrace every sunset, with a mindful listening.
Shake off the dust of the years, with a pure heart, restoring the true essence of life. Approach everything in life with a grateful heart.
Some people in their forties look so old, while others in their forties still look young. As for the child being so young, can't it be that they had the child when they were 38, 39, or even 40 years old?
Stop nitpicking about the discrepancies in the drama all the time. If he's acting as a husband to someone who is twenty years younger, then I understand your concerns about the age difference.
But just because he looks older, it doesn't mean you should discredit him! Besides, back in the day, Yue Yueli played the father of his peers, or even older characters.
Regarding the incident with the elderly lady, I have also encountered a similar situation when I was visiting Beijing with my classmates. An elderly man was knocked down by a car's rising barrier, and my classmate's immediate response was to rush over.
I called out her name, and she snapped back to reality. I quickly recorded a video of the man lying on the ground before telling her to go ahead. Deep down, I felt really saddened by the situation. It's disheartening that in order to do good deeds, we have to consider our own exit strategy.
We should always follow our inner kindness and rush forward to help others without hesitation.