Unlike viewers who have either read the original novel (in Chinese) or watched the movie, I came to this drama without any expectations or biased perceptions. This is a coming-of-age story for the main lead characters (Qi Ming and Yi Yao), and the story has a set of supporting characters who enrich the main story with their own storylines (== family members, friends, co-workers, etc).

The main plot is about Qi Ming and Yi Yao -- childhood friends who grew up together and tried to find a way to become partners in life. Qi Ming is almost considered as a "perfect guy" -- smart, successful, and well-liked. Yi Yao comes from a dysfunctional family with a tragic story of its own; she is portrayed as stubborn, defensive (at times), but kindhearted. Can they overcome all of the differences and "opposing forces" between them and become partners? Do they succeed in the end? (No spoilers!).

Favorite supporting characters:
1) Hao Tian and Du Du -- sweetest and possibly the most compatible couple in this story.
2) Gu Sen Xi -- a good guy with a kind heart; he tries to be a "Robin Hood" in real life.
3) Yi Yao's mother -- a kindhearted woman with a tragic story of her own; she has a sharp tongue.

The songs/OSTs in this drama are AMAZING! Check them out for yourself!