A Touch of Green (雾里青)

Adapted from Ming Kai Ye He's novel of the same name, the story centers on Chen Qingwu (Zhang Jingyi), a ceramic artist, and her childhood friend Meng Qiran, the second son of the Meng family. Everyone expects them to marry, but Qiran, who loves his freedom, constantly avoids Qingwu’s feelings. After years of one-sided devotion, a disappointed Qingwu decides to let go. Watching her struggle from the sidelines all along is Meng Fuyuan (Li Xian), the family's eldest son and Qiran's brother, who has secretly harbored a forbidden love for Qingwu for six years. After Qingwu ends her ambiguous relationship with Qiran and focuses on her career, Fuyuan begins to actively pursue her. Qingwu initially rejects him but is eventually moved by his sincerity. When Qiran realizes his love and tries to win her back, Qingwu refuses him, choosing Fuyuan. The two overcome family pressure and societal judgment, publicly declaring their love.

The series has 24 episodes (approx. 45 min each). (Note: Some sources initially listed it as 36 episodes, but recent reports confirm a 24-episode run.)

• Act 1: The One-sided Love & Growing Disappointment (Episodes 1-8 approx.): Chen Qingwu, the only daughter of the Chen family, is childhood friends with Meng Qiran. Everyone assumes they will marry. However, Qiran, who craves freedom, consistently avoids her feelings. As Qingwu's love goes unrequited, she grows increasingly frustrated and hurt.
• Act 2: Letting Go & A Fresh Start (Episodes 9-16 approx.): After years of disappointment, Qingwu finally decides to end this ambiguous relationship and let Qiran go. She focuses on her career, establishing her own ceramic studio. All the while, Meng Fuyuan, the eldest son, has been watching her from the shadows, his hidden feelings for her growing stronger.
• Act 3: The Secret Love Surfaces (Episodes 17-22 approx.): Now that Qingwu is single, Fuyuan's six-year-long secret crush finally erupts. He actively pursues her, offering support in her life, career, and emotional struggles. Qingwu is initially shocked and refuses him, but is gradually won over by his maturity and thoughtfulness.
• Act 4: The Final Choice & A Hard-Won Love (Episodes 23-24): Qiran realizes he truly loves Qingwu and tries to win her back. However, Qingwu has already found the soulmate she desires in Fuyuan and firmly rejects Qiran. She confesses her love to Fuyuan. Despite family pressure and societal judgment, they boldly make their relationship public, eventually earning their families' understanding and a happy ending.