Episode Guide
Episode 1: The Breakdown of Cheng Miao Miao and Li Si's Friendship
In the first episode, set in the vibrant year of 1997, He Ping Town is buzzing with the joy of Hong Kong's return to China, creating a special atmosphere in every household. Seventeen-year-old Jia Dai Yu harbors a deep infatuation for Wu Da Ge and, in a moment of impulsiveness, steals a factory vehicle, dreaming of eloping with him to escape reality. However, fate intervenes as the car breaks down midway, forcing Jia Dai Yu to confront the harsh truth that her unrequited love is merely a fantasy. >>read more
Episode 2: Cheng Miao Miao Decides to Go to Hong Kong
In Episode 2, we learn how Jia Dai Yu and Cheng Peng Fei met, thanks to the matchmaking efforts of their elders. Cheng Peng Fei is a standout medic in the Nanjing Military Region, with excellent credentials. When they first met, Jia Dai Yu was straightforward, mentioning her past romantic entanglements and feeling that such a great guy like Cheng Peng Fei didn’t need to waste his time on her. >>read more
Episode 3: Hong Kong Trip Falls Through
In Episode 3, when they were kids, Jia Dai Yu and Niu Ling Ling took Li Si and Cheng Ya Ya to a bathhouse. The two children boldly marched into the men's section, insisting they would never enter the women's area—gender distinction was clear to them! Their rebellious streak ended abruptly when Li Si, while peeing by the roadside, stumbled upon a wasp nest. Cheng Miao Miao sat crying on the curb, her dream of going to Hong Kong shattered! Meanwhile, Li Si felt something was off; he experienced sharp pain in a sensitive area and urgently requested to go to the hospital. >>read more
Episode 4: The Divorce Turmoil of Cheng Peng Fei and Jia Dai Yu
In Episode 4, set in June 1979, newlyweds Jia Dai Yu and Cheng Peng Fei celebrate with candy at the hospital. Unaccustomed to high heels, Jia Dai Yu twists her ankle, prompting Cheng Peng Fei to quickly offer her a pair of slippers he had prepared. Outside the hospital, they unexpectedly run into Wu Da Ge, who drives for their boss. Jia Dai Yu, still resentful of Cheng Peng Fei's past betrayal, switches back to her high heels and approaches him, delivering a pointed remark before walking away. >>read more
Episode 5: The New Student Qiang Xiao Wa Causes a Stir
Living on a fishing boat by the seaside, Qiang Xiao Wa is dependent on his grandfather, who dreams of a bright future for him through education. Today marks Qiang Xiao Wa's first day of high school. After some persuasion from his grandfather, who repeatedly warns him to stay out of trouble, he reluctantly heads to school. >>read more
Episode 6: Li Si and Qiang Xiao Wa's Conflict
In Episode 6, during the scorching summer of 1997, Cheng Ya Ya got into a fight with some other kids and ended up with a nasty bump on her forehead. Cheng Miao Miao, watching from the sidelines, made snarky comments about her brother's lack of fight, while their parents took different sides—one being supportive and the other critical. >>read more
Episode 7: Jia Dai Yu's Discontent with Jia Bao Shan
In Episode 7, when they were children, Jia Dai Yu and Hu Qiu Min were bullied, and Li Si promised to protect them, marking the beginning of their tight-knit trio. One day, the police raided the casino and arrested everyone inside, including Jia Bao Shan. Jia Dai Yu and her friends managed to capture a scammer and brought him to the police station, only to find Jia Bao Shan there as well. >>read more
Episode 8: Hu Qiu Min's Emotional Crisis
In Episode 8, set in the summer of 1987, Hu Qiu Min and Yang Song Bai, both of whom have faced marital challenges, decide to rebuild their family. Hu Qiu Min now has a stepbrother who is four years her senior and with no blood relation. They often claim to outsiders that their previous divorces were due to issues of love, but little do they know that their new life together is fraught with troubles, planting seeds of anxiety in Hu Qiu Min's heart from that moment on. >>read more
Episode 9: Li Si Forced to Kneel in Public by Classmates
In Episode 9, set in the fall of 1987, a young Cheng Ya Ya wakes up to find her father missing. She decides to search for him but accidentally falls into a deep pit. While she cries helplessly inside, a little girl comes to her rescue but ends up falling in as well. Unlike Cheng Ya Ya, this girl remains calm and offers her a steamed bun for comfort. This girl is Yuan Shan Qing. >>read more
Episode 10: Cheng Miao Miao Visits Qiang Xiao Wa's House
In this episode, Cheng Ya Ya paints a pink lake, unfazed by her teacher's disapproval. "Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist!" she insists. Meanwhile, Cheng Miao Miao is intrigued by Qiang Xiao Wa's home and insists on visiting. Although Qiang Xiao Wa is reluctant, his grandfather warmly welcomes her when he learns that she is a classmate. >>read more
Episode 11: ep11
In Episode 11, Cheng Ya Ya has a fondness for the rich taste of egg yolks, while Cheng Miao Miao prefers the refreshing flavor of egg whites..One day, Jia Dai Yu kindly separates the yolks and whites and shares them with the sisters However, this makes Cheng Miao Miao upset, as she feels unfairly treated and demands to have some egg yolk too >>read more
Episode 12: Luo Zheng Supports Yuan Shan Qing
In Episode 12, during the winter of 1987, Cheng Miao Miao took her sister Cheng Ya Ya out to play, and they accidentally fell into an ice hole. When Cheng Ya Ya rushed home to tell Jia Dai Yu about the incident, Jia Dai Yu immediately gave Cheng Miao Miao a "little lesson."Meanwhile, Yuan Shan Qing received her monthly allowance but couldn’t escape the gossip surrounding her, especially since her daughter Xiao Zi’s household registration issue was still unresolved, leaving her anxious about how it might impact her child's future education. >>read more
Episode 13: Jia Dai Yu Worries About Cheng Ya Ya's Early Romance
Cheng Ya Ya is anxiously pacing like a cat on a hot tin roof. She rushes to the police station, grabs the officer’s hand, and pleads with him to go to the school union and clarify things for everyone. Recently, there have been misunderstandings among the students about an inappropriate relationship between Yuan Shan Qing and his brother Yuan Yong, which has been weighing heavily on Cheng Ya Ya’s heart. >>read more
Episode 14: Qiang Xiao Wa Joins the Trio
In Episode 14, during the winter of 1994, Yuan Shan Qing was at home, focused on her homework, when her father, Yuan Yong, unexpectedly returned with a strange woman. The two acted very affectionately in front of Yuan Shan Qing, and after drinking, Yuan Yong insisted that she call the woman “Aunt.” >>read more
Episode 15: Changing Perceptions of Yuan Shan Qing
In Episode 15, Cheng Peng Fei is busy organizing things for Xiao Zi. After coordinating with his comrades in Beijing, Jia Dai Yu expresses her dissatisfaction because they still have to cover the train fare themselves. This time, Yang Song Bai will accompany Cheng Peng Fei, and although he’s not very talkative, he truly has a kind heart. >>read more
Episode 16: Hu Yue Confronts Yang Song Bai After Drinking
In Episode 16, Hu Qiu Min discovers a new portable cassette player on the table as she prepares for school. She initially assumes it was bought by Hu Yue, but Hu Yue denies it. Hu Qiu Min then suspects that Yang Song Bai might be the one who purchased it. Hu Yue disagrees, saying that Yang Song Bai wouldn’t spend that much money on her. >>read more
Episode 17: Everyone Celebrates Cheng Ya Ya's Birthday
In Episode 17, when Jia Dai Yu was pregnant, Jia Bao Shan rode in on a tricycle to pick her up, bringing imported chocolates. Despite their playful bickering, the sibling bond was strong. Cheng Miao Miao was sternly lecturing Jia Bao Shan, eager for him to head home, as she couldn't believe he was planning to go to school. >>read more
Episode 18: Cheng Miao Miao Helps Qiang Xiao Wa Get to School
In Episode 18, our village once had a school, though it was quite basic. There was a boy named Qiang Xiao Wa who excelled academically from elementary through middle school, always ranking first in his class. His older brother worked hard to support him, leaving home early for work, while their grandfather labored tirelessly. For most kids, like Cheng Miao Miao and her friends, going to school was as natural as eating and sleeping. But for Qiang Xiao Wa, it was a fierce struggle to have that opportunity. >>read more
Episode 19: Jia Bao Shan Completely Angers Xiao Fang
In Episode 19, while in Beijing accompanying his friend Xiao Zi for a doctor's visit, Yang Song Bai took the opportunity to check out the portable cassette player that Hu Qiu Min had been raving about for a long time. Initially aiming for a budget option, he ultimately decided to splurge on the most expensive model. >>read more
Episode 20: Yuan Yong Finds Yuan Shan Qing
In Episode 20, with winter break approaching, Yuan Shan Qing is determined to catch up on his studies. Whenever he thinks of Xiao Hua, he feels lucky to have such a great friend. One day, while walking home with Cheng Ya Ya after school, they chat and laugh, unaware that Yuan Yong is quietly watching them. >>read more
Episode 21: Li Da Hai Meets His First Love at the Stadium
In Episode 21, when Niu Ling Ling and Li Da Hai got married, she helped him make a good impression on his superiors. Now, at the stadium, Li Da Hai encounters his first love, and Bai Shuang’s emotions are quite complex. After the game, Li Da Hai quickly sits next to Niu Ling Ling to check in on her. >>read more
Episode 22: Jia Baoshan Helps Xiao Fang Buy Train Tickets
In Episode 22, during the winter of 1987, the oilfield base is being relocated just as the New Year approaches. Hu Qiu Min and Li Si bring local specialties to celebrate with Cheng Miao Miao and Cheng Ya Ya, and the three families gather for a New Year's Eve dinner. That year, Yang Song Bai and Yang Tao celebrate the New Year at the Hu Yue family's house for the first time, meeting Li Da Hai and Cheng Peng Fei. >>read more
Episode 23: Jia Bao Shan and Xiao Fang Celebrate the New Year Together
In Episode 23, set in the autumn of 1980, Grandpa finds a crying baby abandoned by the bridge and decides to take him in. Now, he has two grandsons who are both very filial. This year, the Cheng family is bustling with excitement; Grandma and Grandpa have come to visit, and Yuan Shan Qing has brought Xiao Zi along. As soon as Jia Bao Shan is mentioned, Xiao Fang appears, and Jia Dai Yu and Cheng Peng Fei quickly greet her, while Grandma and Grandpa are also very warm and welcoming. Xiao Fang feels quite shy in front of everyone. >>read more
Episode 24: Qiang Xiao Wa Participates in the Essay Contest
In Episode 24, Cheng Peng Fei and Jia Bao Shan are relaxing in the yard with their grandfather, enjoying some sunflower seeds while reminiscing about the past. Although their grandfather's memory is fading with age, his deep affection for home and his late wife remains as strong as ever. He recalls a time when he ran away from home in his youth; despite the uproar it caused, what he truly missed was his home and his wife. >>read more
