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A Slow Burn That Pays Off
I wasn't planning to start Never Ending Summer while it was still airing, but after seeing countless edits on Instagram and YouTube Shorts, I finally gave in—and I'm glad I did.
The story begins with Zhou Wan, a talented and hardworking girl who is struggling with life's challenges. During her school years, she meets Lu Xi Xiao, a free-spirited boy who loves breaking the rules. I personally loved his character from the very beginning.
At first, Zhou Wan only wants to befriend Lu Xi Xiao for her own benefit. She hopes that getting closer to him will help her receive financial support from his stepmother—who is also her mother—to pay for her grandmother's hospital bills. But Lu Xi Xiao falls for her completely. He doesn't mind being used and is always there for her. As they spend more time together, they become close friends, create unforgettable memories, and eventually fall in love.
Their relationship takes a heartbreaking turn after they become involved in an incident with Luo He. Lu Xi Xiao's grandfather forces Zhou Wan to leave him, leading to the classic C-drama breakup.
Ten years later, they meet again. Lu Xi Xiao has become a famous painter, while Zhou Wan is working as a director at a company. Fate brings them back together when he becomes her boss and asks her to be his special assistant. He confidently says he'll make her beg and cry, but in reality, he's the one who ends up suffering. He's completely in love with her, constantly jealous, throwing little tantrums, and trying to win her back.
I also really enjoyed the second couple, Gu Meng and Jiang Fan. Even though they didn't have a lot of screen time, their chemistry was fantastic, and I found myself looking forward to every scene they shared.
My only complaint is that the drama spent too long in the school timeline. I wish the story had moved to the present-day reunion around episodes 14 or 15 instead of waiting until much later. Since I watched it while it was airing, getting only one episode a day made that part feel even slower. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I had binge-watched it after it finished.
Overall, Never Ending Summer is a good romance with strong chemistry between the leads, emotional moments, lovable characters, and a satisfying happy ending—they even get married. If you've been waiting for it to finish before starting, now is the perfect time to watch it.
The story begins with Zhou Wan, a talented and hardworking girl who is struggling with life's challenges. During her school years, she meets Lu Xi Xiao, a free-spirited boy who loves breaking the rules. I personally loved his character from the very beginning.
At first, Zhou Wan only wants to befriend Lu Xi Xiao for her own benefit. She hopes that getting closer to him will help her receive financial support from his stepmother—who is also her mother—to pay for her grandmother's hospital bills. But Lu Xi Xiao falls for her completely. He doesn't mind being used and is always there for her. As they spend more time together, they become close friends, create unforgettable memories, and eventually fall in love.
Their relationship takes a heartbreaking turn after they become involved in an incident with Luo He. Lu Xi Xiao's grandfather forces Zhou Wan to leave him, leading to the classic C-drama breakup.
Ten years later, they meet again. Lu Xi Xiao has become a famous painter, while Zhou Wan is working as a director at a company. Fate brings them back together when he becomes her boss and asks her to be his special assistant. He confidently says he'll make her beg and cry, but in reality, he's the one who ends up suffering. He's completely in love with her, constantly jealous, throwing little tantrums, and trying to win her back.
I also really enjoyed the second couple, Gu Meng and Jiang Fan. Even though they didn't have a lot of screen time, their chemistry was fantastic, and I found myself looking forward to every scene they shared.
My only complaint is that the drama spent too long in the school timeline. I wish the story had moved to the present-day reunion around episodes 14 or 15 instead of waiting until much later. Since I watched it while it was airing, getting only one episode a day made that part feel even slower. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I had binge-watched it after it finished.
Overall, Never Ending Summer is a good romance with strong chemistry between the leads, emotional moments, lovable characters, and a satisfying happy ending—they even get married. If you've been waiting for it to finish before starting, now is the perfect time to watch it.
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