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series, starring Qu Chuxiao and

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. The series was released on January 26, 2022 on IQIYI.

Synopsis

Lin Beixing, an "experienced girl" who is about to enter her 30s, missed out on achieving her dream of love as her boyfriend, Zhan Yu, breaks the contract, and her life and work have become a mess. However, not sure if this is the God playing tricks on her, Lin Beixing returned to the age of eighteen. The third year of high school is a nightmare, but Lin Beixing decided to retake the college entrance examination and get rid of Zhan Yu, to live anew for herself. However, Lin Beixing's sweet dream was dashed by a boy called Zhang Wansen. The accidental encounter of Zhang Wansen after the college entrance examination became the switch to end Lin Beixing's time and space journey. Lin Beixing began to investigate the cause of Zhang Wansen's death and embarked on a difficult journey to save Zhang Wansen. The days in high school were romantic and short, and Lin Beixing's changes allowed her to reap the beautiful moments that she had neglected. With the arrival of summer, Lin Beixing also found that she not only saved Zhang Wansen, but also saved the boy's love for her since she was young that is deeper than the sea.

Cast and characters

;Main cast * Qu Chuxiao as Zhang Wansen *

as Lin Beixing ;Supporting cast *

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as Zhan Yu * Fu Jing as Gao Ge * Luo Mingjie as Yang Chao Yang * Jiang Yun Lin as Mai Zi *

Xu Ziyin Xu Ziyin ( Chinese: 徐紫茵; Korean: 쉬쯔인; born Luo Ruihua ��瑞华 May 6, 1996), also known as Roada Xu, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, and actress under T Entertainment. She is best known for participating in the girl group survival ...

as Han Teng Teng * Cui Yi as Lin Beixing's mom * Yan Chang as Lei Ge * Sun Tian Yu as Liu Ga * Hou Wei Tao as Lin Dahai

Production

The series began filming in December 2020 in Xiamen, China, and wrapped up in February 2021.

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References

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