
Finding Her Edge(2026)
A former ice dancer returns to the rink with an exciting new partner while holding onto feelings for her old one — her first love.


Jian Hongcheng, the son of a former factory director, returns to his hometown years after being forced out, determined to protect his late father’s legacy from being sold off by an untrustworthy relative. In the process, he reunites with his college love, Ning You, now divorced and revealed to be the daughter of a man connected to his family's past turmoil. Together, they navigate complex family conflicts, legal battles, and unresolved feelings, while confronting the challenges and realities of middle age.

Lei Jiayin
Jian Hongcheng

Yuan Quan
Ning You

Zhang Yixing
Ning Shu

Jia Nailiang
Tian Jingye

Liang Guanhua
Zhang Lixin

Luo Haiqiong
Jian Minmin

Lian Shumei
Chen Xiner

Li Naiwen
Hao Qinglin

Sun Ning
Jian Hongtu

Yan Xiaopin
Ning Hui
Challenges at Midlife is a drama series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of love at first sight, based on novel or book, romance, city, second chance romance. Created by A Nai, it stars Lei Jiayin, Yuan Quan, Zhang Yixing. Jian Hongcheng, the son of a former factory director, returns to his hometown years after being forced out, determined to protect his late father’s legacy from being sold off by an untrustworthy relative. In the process, he reunites with his college love, Ning You, now divorced and revealed to be the daughter of a man connected to his family's past turmoil. Together, they navigate complex family conflicts, legal battles, and unresolved feelings, while confronting the challenges and realities of middle age.
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