-Fantasy/ Crossworlds travel.
-The female leads are university students.
-The male leads are from different/parallel worlds.
-Both leads only have eyes for each other.
-Both titles are produced by Sohu TV, Serendipity is part of an anthology with The Story of Souls from Endless Books.

'This is not what I expected' is the movie adaptation of the book 'Dating in the Kitchen' is based on.

-older/more mature male lead vs younger female lead
-revolves around cooking
-both of the female leads are chefs

-Quirky and strong heroine.
-Smart and respectful male lead.
-Side characters help build the story.
-Good pacing.