Zidan Yuan

Five independent, career-driven women living in the Ode to Joy apartment building navigate love, ambition, and personal growth as they chase fulfillment on their own terms. As they try to make it in the big city, each faces unique challenges and romantic entanglements while discovering who they truly want to be.

Set in the Northern Song Dynasty, the story follows Qiao Feng, Duan Yu, and Xu Zhu as their lives intersect within the martial arts world. Through friendship, conflict, and romance, they navigate a complex web of relationships and rivalries that reflect the deeper emotional struggles of humanity.

Unexpected changes bring Zhou Quan and Che Li’s happy ten-year marriage to a standstill, as one is suddenly laid off despite their talent while the other rushes to start a business. Can the two in their thirties get back on track towards a happy life?

Zhang Guimei, a middle school teacher in China's western mountains, was determined to help girls escape the cycle of poverty after seeing many drop out due to financial struggles. She founded a free high school for girls, providing them with the opportunity for education and a better future. Despite ongoing challenges, her efforts continue to bring hope to girls from the mountains.

Zhang Guang Zheng is a nerdy couch potato who just takes what life gives him and doesn't aspire for more. However, he decides that it's time for a change after falling for flight attendant Zhang You En. Joining Zheng You En's mother Liu Meili's group of dancing grannies at the public square becomes an eye opening experience for him. The ladies' courage and passion for life inspires him to do the same. At this time, his seemingly strict hotel manager has initiated a program on employee development. With the encouragement of friends, Zhang Guang Zheng works hard to pass the assessment in order to obtain opportunities for further studies. He forges ahead, constantly narrowing the distance between Zheng You En and him. In turn, he also makes an impact in the lives of the people around him such as the Zhang You En who used to keep to herself, Wang Niulang who's afraid to fall for someone and Chen Jing Dian who gave up on his postgraduate entrance examination for fear of failing.

The Luo family, a blended household of six, leads a peaceful life, admired by their neighbors as a "lucky family." While the parents hope their children will find happiness, each child secretly faces personal struggles.

Executive Wu Tong navigates the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum recovery with the support of her husband, Hu Yichuan. At a postpartum center, she connects with three other mothers, and together they confront personal struggles, learning to embrace self-love, freedom, and body acceptance as they grow and heal.

A neighborhood director infiltrates a pyramid scheme organization, only to uncover shocking connections between the operation and her own past.