Almost Lover – Zhao Lusi, Peng Guanying
Almost Lover is an urban romance drama directed by Deng Ke, starring Zhao Lusi and Peng Guanying.
Ruan Yu and Teng Yi meet by chance before Ruan Yu's graduation, each seeking different paths—she hopes to settle in the big city, while he wishes to escape family pressures. They develop feelings but are separated by a family crisis. Four years later, they reconnect through work, rediscover their passions, and Ruan Yu pursues further studies abroad. After another four years, they reunite at an industry summit and, unwilling to miss their chance again, commit to a relationship, bringing their eight-year journey to a fulfilling end.
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On the eve of her graduate school graduation, Ruan Yu met Teng Yi through a part-time tutoring job. Ruan Yu was eager to establish herself in the big city, while Teng Yi desperately wanted to escape the constraints and expectations of his family. They unexpectedly entered each other's worlds, providing mutual understanding and becoming attracted to one another. However, their relationship came to an abrupt halt when Ruan Yu faced a sudden family crisis.
Four years later, Ruan Yu stayed on to work at the university, living a stable life, while Teng Yi, now single, returned to the country to establish an outdoor equipment company. They crossed paths again due to a university sports league and found new career directions through their collaboration. Ruan Yu rekindled her dream and went abroad for further studies.
Another four years passed, and the two met again at an industry summit. After their long separation, they decided not to miss out on love this time and bravely pursued their feelings. In the end, they brought their eight-year relationship to a perfect conclusion.
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