TV series

The Early Spring

Name: The Early Spring
Released: 2026
Cast: Jing Boran, Sun Qian

2026· 1 seasonTV-14★ 8.2Ended

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Synopsis

New to Beijing, Shang Zhitao crosses paths with Luan Nian, a true creative genius. Bold and open-hearted, she grows stronger step by step and gradually breaks through the defenses around Luan's guarded heart. Drawn to each other, they find themselves caught in an intense, on-again, off-again relationship in the urban jungle. To love is to summon all your courage and leave no regrets, to heal each other, and to grow together. But when love and her career pull her in different directions, she puts her career first. When she has come into her own and he has learned to soften his sharp edges, they finally stand as equals, ready to write a new ending together...

Themes

romance employer employee relationship secret relationship workplace romance negative based on web novel arrogant

Episodes

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E1 You Are Not SuitableNext upAug 26, 2026 · 43 min · ★ 9.3
Synopsis
After botching a job interview at a reputed agency, Shang Zhitao scrambles to find her footing in Beijing while befriending her new roommate.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Yu San (Jack), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu)
E2 The Workplace Isn’t Some Kind of Child’s PlayAug 26, 2026 · 48 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
At a celebration dinner for landing a new project, Nian steps in to help Zhitao. Meanwhile, a mistaken identity threatens the peace at Sun Yu's place.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Dai Xiangyu (CEO Li), Guo Xiaoting (Zang Yao), Yu San (Jack), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E3 Repaying Favor With Your LifeAug 26, 2026 · 46 min
Synopsis
After Zhitao escapes an assailant during a rainy mountain shoot, she and Nian must rely on each other when a landslide leaves them stranded.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Wang Wenqi (Yao Bei), Ning Xin (Kitty), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E4 Follow Me HomeAug 26, 2026 · 49 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
A woman from Nian's past derails his dinner with Zhitao, while a chance encounter at a bar brings his growing jealousy to the surface.
Guest stars: Pang Hanchen (Song Qiuhan), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Stuart Forbes (Long Zhentian), Qu Gaowei (Chen Kuannian), Mu Ruini (Zhang Xin), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E5 Can You Control the Feeling of Love?Aug 27, 2026 · 47 min
Synopsis
After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.
Guest stars: Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Li Sibo (Security Guard), Stuart Forbes (Long Zhentian), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu)
E6 The First Cup of Osmanthus MilkAug 27, 2026 · 47 min
Synopsis
Determined to distance herself from Nian, Zhitao applies for a job transfer, but his refusal to let her go tests the boundaries they agreed upon.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Liu Yongxi (Du Anni), Wen Xiangji (Li Tianran), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E7 An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by LifeAug 28, 2026 · 46 min
Synopsis
Zhitao tries to focus on work and avoid Nian, but a new project forces her to seek his help as jealousy begins to cloud their judgment.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Wang Wenqi (Yao Bei), Liu Yongxi (Du Anni), Zheng Weili (Liang Suyun), Wen Xiangji (Li Tianran), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu)
E8 The First Person To Fall in Love Will Lose EverythingAug 28, 2026 · 46 min
Synopsis
While Zhitao earns praise for her database, Nian is suspended over a malicious complaint, prompting the two to go on a mountain retreat together.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Pang Hanchen (Song Qiuhan), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Liu Yongxi (Du Anni), Ning Xin (Kitty), Li Sibo (Security Guard), Wen Xiangji (Li Tianran)
E9 Love Is Stolen CandyAug 29, 2026 · 47 min
Synopsis
With a limited budget, Zhitao secures sponsorship for the basketball tournament, impressing her colleagues as Nian makes a surprising proposal.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Zheng Jiabin (Wan Jun), Wang Wenqi (Yao Bei), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E10 Being With You Is Like a Leap of FaithAug 29, 2026 · 49 min
Synopsis
A secret romance blossoms between Zhitao and Nian, but a workplace blunder threatens the careful balance they've worked to maintain.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E11 Love Begins on a Bittersweet NoteAug 30, 2026 · 49 min
Synopsis
When Zang Yao accepts the flowers sent to the office, she unwittingly causes Zhitao to get the wrong idea and take a break from work with her roommates.
Guest stars: Guo Xiaoting (Zang Yao), Pang Hanchen (Song Qiuhan), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Qu Gaowei (Chen Kuannian), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E12 Snow Falls With You Beside MeAug 31, 2026 · 48 min
Synopsis
Tensions rise between Nian and Zhitao when he tries to take care of her over the holiday break. Meanwhile, Yao decides to make a move on her crush.
Guest stars: Guo Xiaoting (Zang Yao), Yu San (Jack), Zheng Weili (Liang Suyun), Zhang Shen (Luan Mingrui), Zhao Qian (Da Zhai), Lin Peng (Old Shang), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu)
E13 Do We Have a Future?Sep 1, 2026 · 47 min
Synopsis
Zhitao receives an unexpected job offer during a company retreat in Phuket, but a seaside conversation leaves her at odds with Nian.
Guest stars: Li Chuan (Alex), Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Yu San (Jack), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Wen Xiangji (Li Tianran), Zhang Shen (Luan Mingrui), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E14 Love Is Making ExceptionsSep 2, 2026 · 49 min
Synopsis
While her roommates Yu and Yuanzhu are occupied at the hospital, Zhitao faces harassment from a shady rental agency, prompting Nian to intervene.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Qu Gaowei (Chen Kuannian), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E15 Two Persons, One HeartSep 3, 2026 · 48 min
Synopsis
While Zhitao wrestles with doubts about her future with Nian, a new general manager works to erode his authority at the office.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Yu San (Jack), Pang Hanchen (Song Qiuhan), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Zheng Weili (Liang Suyun), Qu Gaowei (Chen Kuannian), Zhao Qian (Da Zhai)
E16 Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the NextSep 4, 2026 · 48 min
Synopsis
Dony tries to lure Zhitao to his side as Nian grows increasingly wary of his new boss. Meanwhile, Zang Yao prepares to return to the UK.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Guo Xiaoting (Zang Yao), Ning Xin (Kitty), Dong Borui (Dony), Liu Chang (Will), Huang Chutong (Kangkang), Ma Ziwei (Lucy), Wang Ruijie (Claire)
E17 Courage Is Acting Despite FearSep 5, 2026 · 49 min
Synopsis
After learning of Dony's inappropriate workplace behavior, Zhitao takes matters into her own hands, causing an uproar at work and worrying Nian.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Ning Xin (Kitty), Dong Borui (Dony), Liu Chang (Will), Huang Chutong (Kangkang), Ma Ziwei (Lucy), Wang Ruijie (Claire), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu)
E18 Bucket ListSep 6, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
Nian's jealousy flares after a misunderstanding at a speed-dating event, and a chance encounter with Zhitao's ex deepens the divide between them.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Wang Wenqi (Yao Bei), Zheng Hao (Xin Zhaozhou), Xiao Han (Luan Siyuan), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu)
E19 Another Leap of FaithSep 7, 2026 · 47 min
Synopsis
Nian grows wary when Zhitao considers pursuing work opportunities outside the city. A health scare finally forces the couple to confront their future.
Guest stars: Zheng Weili (Liang Suyun), Zhang Shen (Luan Mingrui), Zhao Qian (Da Zhai), Lin Peng (Old Shang), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E20 I Will Watch Over You From Beyond This World, Until Your Life Is WholeSep 8, 2026 · 52 min
Synopsis
Yuanzhu finally confesses his feelings to Zhitao, but when devastating news arrives, Nian mistakes her compassion for something more.
Guest stars: Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Liu Xiaobei (Sun Yuanzhu)
E21 A Grand RetreatSep 9, 2026 · 53 min
Synopsis
An office scandal dampens Zhitao's chances of winning a company award, pushing her to reconsider her career — and her future with Nian.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Ning Xin (Kitty), Yang Zhiying (Song Ying), Qi Tianqing (Sun Yu), Zhang Yezi (Lumi)
E22 The Number You Dialed Is Not in ServiceSep 9, 2026 · 48 min
Synopsis
Nian uncovers the truth behind Zhitao's sudden departure, while she returns to Harbin to care for her father and begin again.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Pang Hanchen (Song Qiuhan), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Zheng Weili (Liang Suyun), Qu Gaowei (Chen Kuannian), Zhang Shen (Luan Mingrui), Zhao Qian (Da Zhai), Lin Peng (Old Shang)
E23 Luke Is My Dog TooSep 9, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
Nian tries to win Zhitao's forgiveness after finding her in Harbin, using visits with Luke to slowly work his way back into her life.
Guest stars: Pang Hanchen (Song Qiuhan), Zhao Qian (Da Zhai), Lin Peng (Old Shang), Hu Tianyi (Fu Dong)
E24 Shang Zhitao, Welcome Back to BeijingSep 9, 2026 · 43 min
Synopsis
A financial crisis draws Nian back to Harbin, where helping Zhitao gives the former couple a chance to confront their fractured relationship.
Guest stars: Peng Yang (Liang Xin), Pang Hanchen (Song Qiuhan), Zhang You (Zhang Lei), Zhao Zhenyu (Tan Mian), Qu Gaowei (Chen Kuannian), Zhao Qian (Da Zhai), Lin Peng (Old Shang), Hu Tianyi (Fu Dong)