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Love Story in the 1970s

Love Story in the 1970s
★ 7.9/10•2026•15•Drama
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In 1970s China, Fei Ni, a hardworking factory girl, enters a fake marriage with Fang Muyang to secure housing and chase her dream of attending college. Through shared struggles and quiet moments, their bond deepens into real love as they pursue a brighter future together.

Shuang Guo · Screenplay

Chen Chang · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageZH
First Air DateFeb 21, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E145m

Episode 1

In 1975, factory worker Fei Ni's college dreams are crushed again. When Fang Muyang returns home and is injured saving others, she volunteers to care for him, recognizing him from her past and unknowingly linking their futures.

Feb 21, 2026

Episode 2 - Episode 2E245m

Episode 2

Fei Ni diligently cares for the unconscious Fang Muyang, slowly uncovering pieces of his life through his belongings. As others begin to compete for recognition, Fei Ni’s own hopes for college remain uncertain.

Feb 21, 2026

Episode 3 - Episode 3E345m

Episode 3

Struggling with doubt, Fei Ni seeks advice from her former teacher and questions whether her efforts can truly change her fate. Despite financial strain, she continues to support Fang Muyang’s rehabilitation.

Feb 21, 2026

Episode 4 - Episode 4E445m

Episode 4

Fei Ni asks Fang Muyang for help in reporting Fang Muyang's recovery to the factory manager, Xu Hongqi. Fang Muyang then goes to a thrift store with Fei Ni to play the piano.

Feb 21, 2026

Episode 5 - Episode 5E545m

Episode 5

Because Xu Hongqi deliberately stalls Fei Ni to avoid college, she is forced to follow her parents' arranged marriage. When she is matched with Xu Hongqi's son, Ye Feng, and brings to her parents' home, Fang Muyang shows up.

Feb 22, 2026

Episode 6 - Episode 6E645m

Episode 6

Fang Muyang finally remembers Fei Ni as his junior high school friend. He asks Fei Ni not to marry until Fang Muyang finds a job and a home. Meanwhile, Qu Hua reunites with Fang Mujing at university.

Feb 22, 2026

Episode 7 - Episode 7E745m

Episode 7

Ye Feng disagrees with Fei Ni's decision to call off their arranged marriage because of her mother, Xu Hongqi. Fang Muyang helps her and they agree to marry for the sake of their home. Meanwhile, Qu Hua questions Fang Mujing's family.

Feb 23, 2026

Episode 8 - Episode 8E845m

Episode 8

Fang Muyang asks Fei Ni's parents for their blessing to marry Fei Ni, but they refuses, so Fang Muyang looks for a way to get them to accept him. Meanwhile, Qu Hua proposes to Fang Mujing despite her family background.

Feb 23, 2026

Episode 9 - Episode 9E945m

Episode 9

Fei Ting suddenly arrives and kidnaps Fang Muyang as he and Fei Ni are about to get married. Fei Ni then draws up a prenuptial agreement, which he agrees to. Because Xu Hongqi is very indecisive, the couple end up sleeping in her office.

Feb 24, 2026

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1045m

Episode 10

Fang Muyang and Fei Ni take over a disputed factory room, drawing public attention and conflict. Past problems resurface, resulting in an uncertain agreement granting them housing. They turn the shabby space into a home with warmth.

Feb 24, 2026

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1145m

Episode 11

Fei Mingde tests Fang Muyang's loyalty to Fei Ni by drinking together. Fei Ni convinces Lin Mei's parents to approve Fei Ting and Lin Mei's marriage. Fang Muyang helps build household furniture as Fei Ting's dowry for Lin Mei.

Feb 25, 2026

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1245m

Episode 12

Fei Ni and Fang Muyang hold a reception in the cafeteria of the textile factory where Fei Ni works. Fang Muyang confesses his love to Fei Ni, but he doesn't expect his sister, Fang Mujing, to come with her husband, Qu Hua.

Feb 25, 2026

Episode 13 - Episode 13E1345m

Episode 13

Fei Ni and Fang Muyang's house is raided by Feng Lin, Xu Hongqi and Wang Xiaoman, who are suspected of being a fake couple. Fang Muyang calls all the neighbors and plays a prank on Wang Xiaoman, who allegedly reports them.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 14 - Episode 14E1445m

Episode 14

Neighbors await a TV as Fang Muyang works secretly with others to build one, impressing Fei Ni. They finish. Fang Mujing finds her husband can't forget his ex. The TV earns praise, helping Fei Ting, but Lin Mei's family adds demands.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 15 - Episode 15E1545m

Episode 15

Fang Muyang makes a modified bed for Fei Ni to avoid suspicion from the neighbors. Feng Lin, who hates Fei Ni from the start, tries to frame her brother, Fei Ting, with his essay which is considered not in favor of the people.

Feb 27, 2026

Episode 16 - Episode 16E1645m

Episode 16

Fei Ni and Fang Muyang bond over creative pursuits. Feng Lin publicly destroys Fei Ni's praised designs, forcing her to reconsider her direction. Fang Mujing encounters ex-lover Liu Wei, stirring old pain and making Qu Hua jealous.

Feb 27, 2026

Episode 17 - Episode 17E1745m

Episode 17

Fei Ni's parents are furious and disappointed when they read Fei Ni and Fang Muyang's prenuptial agreement is for the sake of their home. Fei Ni's family urges them to divorce, but they both insists on maintaining their marriage.

Feb 28, 2026

Episode 18 - Episode 18E1845m

Episode 18

Qu Hua approaches his brother-in-law, Fang Muyang, to know Fang Mujing's personality. He gives food and sweater for Fang Mujing and her colleagues. Lin Mei enlists Fei Ni's help in catching Fei Ting, who is suspected of cheating.

Feb 28, 2026

Episode 19 - Episode 19E1945m

Episode 19

Fei Ni and Fang Muyang enjoy married life while Fei Ting faces workplace stress. When Ling Yi publishes Fei Ni's article as her own, Fang Muyang helps prove the plagiarism. Fei Ni forgives Ling Yi but reclaims her work.

Mar 1, 2026

Episode 20 - Episode 20E2045m

Episode 20

Fei Ni gives him a lantern with a picture made by Fang Muyang that has been thrown away. Meanwhile, Fang Mujing comes home drunk and delirious about Qu Hua, much to Qu Hua's delight.

Mar 1, 2026

Episode 21 - Episode 21E2145m

Episode 21

Fei Ni and Fang Muyang are arrested for having the banned book. They are released on condition that their house be confiscated. While she is staying at her family's house, an earthquake struck. Fang Muyang rushes to retrieve Fei Ni.

Mar 2, 2026

Episode 22 - Episode 22E2245m

Episode 22

Fang Muyang and Qu Hua volunteer to help earthquake victims. Fang Mujing waits for their return, while Fei Ni rushes there to meet Fang Muyang.

Mar 2, 2026

Episode 23 - Episode 23E2345m

Episode 23

Fang Muyang, Fei Ni and Qu Hua return home safely. Fang Muyang's superior informs him that his parents have returned from the village. A new deputy director announces that Xu Hongqi has been transferred back to her original work.

Mar 3, 2026

Episode 24 - Episode 24E2445m

Episode 24

A new deputy director dissolves the factory basketball team. Ye Feng resists but must work in the cafeteria. Fei Ting embraces kitchen work. Fei Ni encourages Ye Feng. Fang Muyang's parents return and the couple gets their own room.

Mar 3, 2026

Episode 25 - Episode 25E2545m

Episode 25

Fei Ni reapplies to university, to fulfill her dream to become a writer after her factory recommends to Ningzhou University. Qu Hua overcomes his fear of surgery by operating on his grandmother, moving past with Fang Mujing's support.

Mar 4, 2026

Episode 26 - Episode 26E2645m

Episode 26

Fang Muyang quits his publishing job after losing a creative vote with his editor. He takes a waiter position to stay independent. Fei Ting and Lin Mei find a bag of cash and face trouble with her brother while trying to return it.

Mar 4, 2026

Episode 27 - Episode 27E2745m

Episode 27

Fang Mujing openly calls Mu Shanhe "Mom," surprising her colleagues. After work, Qu Hua also calls Mu Shanhe "Mom". Meanwhile, Fang Muyang needs Fei Ni for novel ideas.

Mar 4, 2026

Episode 28 - Episode 28E2845m

Episode 28

Lin Mei's brother has an accident that leaves his legs disabled, but Lin Mei refuses to help him due to his own greed. Fei Ni tells Fang Muyang that their house is returned because Feng Lin is fired from the factory.

Mar 4, 2026

Episode 29 - Episode 29E2945m

Episode 29

Fei Ni's hopes are dashed when a program is postponed, but restored entrance exams offer new opportunity. Fei Ting becomes a permanent worker after returning lost money. Fei Ni and Fang Muyang study, pass exams and enter their fields.

Mar 4, 2026

Actors

Arthur Chen

Arthur Chen

Fang Muyang

Sun Qian

Sun Qian

Fei Ni

Guo Xiaoting

Guo Xiaoting

Fang Mujing

Wang Tianchen

Wang Tianchen

Qu Hua

Simon Shi

Simon Shi

Fei Ting

Xia Haoran

Xia Haoran

Ye Feng

Li Shuman

Li Shuman

Ling Yi

Guo Weijie

Guo Weijie

Lin Mei

Wu Youyou

Wu Youyou

Feng Lin

Yu Xinhe

Yu Xinhe

Wang Xiaoman

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