Love for you (野狗骨头)

Set in the 1990s in the small southern city of Tengcheng, the story follows Chen Yi (Song Weilong), a rebellious boy struggling at the bottom of society—a "wild dog" fighting to survive—and Miao Jing (Zhang Jingyi), a resilient girl from a single-parent family—the "bone" in Chen Yi’s eyes. They first meet when their parents become acquainted. After Chen Yi’s father dies and Miao Jing’s mother disappears, the two unrelated children are left with no choice but to rely on each other. As adults, Miao Jing bravely confesses her feelings, but Chen Yi becomes a key witness in an arson case and forces her to leave Tengcheng to protect her. Years later, Miao Jing returns to Tengcheng for work and reunites with Chen Yi, who now runs a billiard hall. As dangerous forces from the past resurface, the two join forces to fight side by side, eventually finding healing and love in each other.

The 32-episode series (approx. 45 min each) can be broadly divided into four main story arcs:

• Act 1: Childhood & Becoming Family (Episodes 1-8 approx.): In 1997, Miao Jing and her mother move in with Chen Yi and his father. Initially hostile toward each other, their relationship begins to change after a near-drowning incident where Chen Yi saves Miao Jing. Tragedy strikes when Chen Yi’s father passes away and Miao Jing’s mother disappears, leaving the two children to depend on one another.
• Act 2: Growing Up & Forced Separation (Episodes 9-16 approx.): As they grow up, their bond deepens beyond that of mere "siblings." Miao Jing bravely confesses her love to Chen Yi. However, Chen Yi is caught up in an arson case and becomes a key witness. To protect Miao Jing from danger, he forces her to leave Tengcheng.
• Act 3: Reunion & Old Flames Resurface (Episodes 17-24 approx.): Years later, Miao Jing returns to Tengcheng for an audit job and reunites with Chen Yi, who now runs a billiard hall. As they re-enter each other’s lives, the boss of a logistics company becomes entangled in their story, forcing Chen Yi to put himself in danger once again to protect Miao Jing.
• Act 4: Fighting Together & A New Beginning (Episodes 25-32): Chen Yi and Miao Jing join forces to expose the smuggling operations of the logistics boss. After a final confrontation, the criminals are brought to justice. Chen Yi, seriously injured in the process, finally confesses his love to Miao Jing. After enduring years of separation and hardship, the two are finally united.