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The Early Spring: Season 1

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24 episodes · first aired Aug 26, 2026

A warmhearted new employee and her gifted boss navigate a fast-paced workplace, all while harboring a secret relationship that may jeopardize everything.

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  1. 1 You Are Not Suitable Aug 26, 2026 · 43m After botching a job interview at a reputed agency, Shang Zhitao scrambles to find her footing in Beijing while befriending her new roommate.
  2. 2 The Workplace Isn’t Some Kind of Child’s Play Aug 26, 2026 · 48m At a celebration dinner for landing a new project, Nian steps in to help Zhitao. Meanwhile, a mistaken identity threatens the peace at Sun Yu's place.
  3. 3 Repaying Favor With Your Life Aug 26, 2026 · 46m After Zhitao escapes an assailant during a rainy mountain shoot, she and Nian must rely on each other when a landslide leaves them stranded.
  4. 4 Follow Me Home Aug 26, 2026 · 49m A woman from Nian's past derails his dinner with Zhitao, while a chance encounter at a bar brings his growing jealousy to the surface.
  5. 5 Can You Control the Feeling of Love? Aug 27, 2026 · 47m After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.
  6. 6 The First Cup of Osmanthus Milk Aug 27, 2026 · 47m Determined to distance herself from Nian, Zhitao applies for a job transfer, but his refusal to let her go tests the boundaries they agreed upon.
  7. 7 An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by Life Aug 28, 2026 · 46m Zhitao tries to focus on work and avoid Nian, but a new project forces her to seek his help as jealousy begins to cloud their judgment.
  8. 8 The First Person To Fall in Love Will Lose Everything Aug 28, 2026 · 46m While Zhitao earns praise for her database, Nian is suspended over a malicious complaint, prompting the two to go on a mountain retreat together.
  9. 9 Love Is Stolen Candy Aug 29, 2026 · 47m With a limited budget, Zhitao secures sponsorship for the basketball tournament, impressing her colleagues as Nian makes a surprising proposal.
  10. 10 Being With You Is Like a Leap of Faith Aug 29, 2026 · 49m A secret romance blossoms between Zhitao and Nian, but a workplace blunder threatens the careful balance they've worked to maintain.
  11. 11 Love Begins on a Bittersweet Note Aug 30, 2026 · 49m When Zang Yao accepts the flowers sent to the office, she unwittingly causes Zhitao to get the wrong idea and take a break from work with her roommates.
  12. 12 Snow Falls With You Beside Me Aug 31, 2026 · 48m Tensions rise between Nian and Zhitao when he tries to take care of her over the holiday break. Meanwhile, Yao decides to make a move on her crush.
  13. 13 Do We Have a Future? Sep 1, 2026 · 47m Zhitao receives an unexpected job offer during a company retreat in Phuket, but a seaside conversation leaves her at odds with Nian.
  14. 14 Love Is Making Exceptions Sep 2, 2026 · 49m While her roommates Yu and Yuanzhu are occupied at the hospital, Zhitao faces harassment from a shady rental agency, prompting Nian to intervene.
  15. 15 Two Persons, One Heart Sep 3, 2026 · 48m While Zhitao wrestles with doubts about her future with Nian, a new general manager works to erode his authority at the office.
  16. 16 Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the Next Sep 4, 2026 · 48m Dony tries to lure Zhitao to his side as Nian grows increasingly wary of his new boss. Meanwhile, Zang Yao prepares to return to the UK.
  17. 17 Courage Is Acting Despite Fear Sep 5, 2026 · 49m After learning of Dony's inappropriate workplace behavior, Zhitao takes matters into her own hands, causing an uproar at work and worrying Nian.
  18. 18 Bucket List Sep 6, 2026 · 45m Nian's jealousy flares after a misunderstanding at a speed-dating event, and a chance encounter with Zhitao's ex deepens the divide between them.
  19. 19 Another Leap of Faith Sep 7, 2026 · 47m Nian grows wary when Zhitao considers pursuing work opportunities outside the city. A health scare finally forces the couple to confront their future.
  20. 20 I Will Watch Over You From Beyond This World, Until Your Life Is Whole Sep 8, 2026 · 52m Yuanzhu finally confesses his feelings to Zhitao, but when devastating news arrives, Nian mistakes her compassion for something more.
  21. 21 A Grand Retreat Sep 9, 2026 · 53m An office scandal dampens Zhitao's chances of winning a company award, pushing her to reconsider her career — and her future with Nian.
  22. 22 The Number You Dialed Is Not in Service Sep 9, 2026 · 48m Nian uncovers the truth behind Zhitao's sudden departure, while she returns to Harbin to care for her father and begin again.
  23. 23 Luke Is My Dog Too Sep 9, 2026 · 45m Nian tries to win Zhitao's forgiveness after finding her in Harbin, using visits with Luke to slowly work his way back into her life.
  24. 24 Shang Zhitao, Welcome Back to Beijing Sep 9, 2026 · 43m A financial crisis draws Nian back to Harbin, where helping Zhitao gives the former couple a chance to confront their fractured relationship.