Constructing a good story

Lan, a former journalist with experience covering diverse topics, from real estate to food, conducted interviews with more than 100 women between the ages of 20 and 35. Through these conversations, she explored their perspectives on love, their aspirations for a better life, and their pursuit of successful careers, seeking inspiration for the female protagonists in the script.

Set one year before Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, the TV series revisits the period when the Chinese capital was brimming with energy, drawing in a multitude of ambitious recent college graduates yearning to make their mark.

Set against the backdrop of this dynamic era, the tale delves into the intertwined lives of Li Mujia and Tian Rong, two close friends who have just graduated from a second-tier college. While Li's ambitious nature propels her to secure an internship at a prestigious law firm, despite her modest educational background, Tian, who is more introverted, faces challenges in finding employment and endures the pain of a breakup with her arrogant boyfriend.