: The premiere introduces the catalyst for the drama’s conflict—a wealthy man who hires a piano tutor for his daughter, unaware that the tutor is actually the child he had with his first love. This revelation begins to peel back the "riveting secrets" that define the characters' lives. Where to Watch with English Subtitles
: Li Qin famously read the original novel over ten times to perfectly capture Ruhua’s delicate yet resilient nature. Lin Yushen was explicitly cast by Mango Pictures producers because of his unique, brooding aura, rendering the duo's onscreen codependency immediately palpable.
The episode establishes the humble beginnings of Wei Rufeng and Xia Ruhua. As children, they find solace in Grandma Xia's modest home, relying heavily on one another to survive the cruelties of their environment.