“Two broken souls healing each other. The peak of gritty, realistic romance.”
Jiang Cheng is a young man who was 'exiled' by his adoptive family to a small, rundown steel mill town where his biological father lives. Depressed and feeling out of place, he meets Gu Fei, a local 'steel mill bully' with a tough exterior but a heavy burden. As they clash and connect, they become each other's salvation and hope in a bleak world.
How did this story linger in your heart?
It is known for being emotionally heavy and realistic, dealing with poverty, abusive families, and mental health. However, the romance is considered very healing and supportive.
While the dynamic is officially Gu Fei (Gong) and Jiang Cheng (Shou), their relationship is often described by fans as having 'switch energy' due to their equal footing and personalities.
A live-action adaptation titled 'Chasing the Light' (Zuo Jian You Ni) began filming but has been stalled due to Chinese censorship regulations.