Spring Burning

Plot Core: The "Misaligned Fate" of a Runaway Bride and a Gentle Young Man

Chen Fangtong plays Lu Ran, a highly intelligent university student who is forced to marry an abusive man due to her uncle and aunt's greed for bridal money. During her escape, she unexpectedly becomes entangled with Qi Shengfeng, a gentle young man portrayed by Luo Zheng. Their relationship evolves from being "forcibly bound" to partnering in business, transitioning from street vending to establishing a handmade brand, gradually breaking through the shackles of class and era. The series not only depicts Lu Ran's awakening against feudal customs but also showcases Qi Shengfeng’s business acumen, highlighting the rise of "ten-thousand-yuan households" during the early reform period.

Historical Depth: Small Characters Witnessing Great History

The drama focuses on "individual household handicrafts," intricately portraying the societal transformation from the scarcity of the 1980s to economic prosperity. The ascent from "meeting basic needs" to becoming "representatives of entrepreneurs" mirrors the journeys of countless migrant workers and entrepreneurs. The series also recreates historical details such as ration tickets for grain and the restructuring of collective enterprises, enhancing the immersive feel of the era.

Production Highlights and Actor Performances

Director Lin Yi excels in staging period dramas, using warm-toned visuals to recreate the simple atmosphere of the 1980s. Combined with Li Feifei's solid script, the series integrates themes of female independence, business strategy, and family feuds. Luo Zheng takes on the challenge of playing a young entrepreneur for the first time, and the chemistry with Chen Fangtong as a "misaligned couple" is highly anticipated, as their emotional arc shifts from conflict to mutual support, infusing warmth and tension into the inspirational story.

(This article is compiled from publicly available information and the background of the scriptwriters; plot details are subject to the actual airing.)

Note:
The "ten-thousand-yuan household" setting in the drama references economic policies from the early reform period, such as the promotion of individual households following urban economic reforms in 1984. The runaway bride plot echoes the wave of female consciousness awakening in the 1980s, with Lu Ran’s character inspired by early female factory directors in rural enterprises.