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The Early Spring · S1 · E5

Can You Control the Feeling of Love?

  • TV-14
  • Aug 27, 2026
  • 47 min

After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.

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About this episode

After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.

Season 1

24 episodes
  1. 1You Are Not Suitable

    44 minAug 26, 20269.3

    After botching a job interview at a reputed agency, Shang Zhitao scrambles to find her footing in Beijing while befriending her new roommate.

  2. 2The Workplace Isn’t Some Kind of Child’s Play

    48 minAug 26, 2026

    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. 3Repaying Favor With Your Life

    47 minAug 26, 2026

    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. 4Follow Me Home

    50 minAug 26, 2026

    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. 5Can You Control the Feeling of Love?

    47 minAug 27, 2026Now viewing

    After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.

  6. 6The First Cup of Osmanthus Milk

    47 minAug 27, 2026

    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. 7An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by Life

    46 minAug 28, 2026

    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. 8The First Person To Fall in Love Will Lose Everything

    46 minAug 28, 2026

    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. 9Love Is Stolen Candy

    47 minAug 29, 2026

    With a limited budget, Zhitao secures sponsorship for the basketball tournament, impressing her colleagues as Nian makes a surprising proposal.

  10. 10Being With You Is Like a Leap of Faith

    50 minAug 29, 2026

    A secret romance blossoms between Zhitao and Nian, but a workplace blunder threatens the careful balance they've worked to maintain.

  11. 11Love Begins on a Bittersweet Note

    50 minAug 30, 2026

    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. 12Snow Falls With You Beside Me

    49 minAug 31, 2026

    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. 13Do We Have a Future?

    48 minSep 1, 2026

    Zhitao receives an unexpected job offer during a company retreat in Phuket, but a seaside conversation leaves her at odds with Nian.

  14. 14Love Is Making Exceptions

    49 minSep 2, 2026

    While her roommates Yu and Yuanzhu are occupied at the hospital, Zhitao faces harassment from a shady rental agency, prompting Nian to intervene.

  15. 15Two Persons, One Heart

    48 minSep 3, 2026

    While Zhitao wrestles with doubts about her future with Nian, a new general manager works to erode his authority at the office.

  16. 16Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the Next

    48 minSep 4, 2026

    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. 17Courage Is Acting Despite Fear

    49 minSep 5, 2026

    After learning of Dony's inappropriate workplace behavior, Zhitao takes matters into her own hands, causing an uproar at work and worrying Nian.

  18. 18Bucket List

    45 minSep 6, 2026

    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. 19Another Leap of Faith

    47 minSep 7, 2026

    Nian grows wary when Zhitao considers pursuing work opportunities outside the city. A health scare finally forces the couple to confront their future.

  20. 20I Will Watch Over You From Beyond This World, Until Your Life Is Whole

    52 minSep 8, 2026

    Yuanzhu finally confesses his feelings to Zhitao, but when devastating news arrives, Nian mistakes her compassion for something more.

  21. 21A Grand Retreat

    53 minSep 9, 2026

    An office scandal dampens Zhitao's chances of winning a company award, pushing her to reconsider her career — and her future with Nian.

  22. 22The Number You Dialed Is Not in Service

    48 minSep 9, 2026

    Nian uncovers the truth behind Zhitao's sudden departure, while she returns to Harbin to care for her father and begin again.

  23. 23Luke Is My Dog Too

    46 minSep 9, 2026

    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. 24Shang Zhitao, Welcome Back to Beijing

    43 minSep 9, 2026

    A financial crisis draws Nian back to Harbin, where helping Zhitao gives the former couple a chance to confront their fractured relationship.

Guest stars

Zhao ZhenyuTan Mian
Li SiboSecurity Guard
Stuart ForbesLong Zhentian
Qi TianqingSun Yu
Liu XiaobeiSun Yuanzhu