Well-Intended Love (Chinese: 奈何BOSS要娶我) is a 2019 Chinese television series starring Wang Shuang and Xu Kaicheng. The plot revolves around budding D-list actress, Xia Lin (Wang Shuang) who is diagnosed with leukemia. To secure a bone marrow donation, she makes a marriage pact with a handsome, young CEO, Ling Yi Zhou (Xu Kaicheng).[1][2][3]
| Well-Intended Love | |
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| Genre | Drama romance |
| Directed by | Wu Qiang |
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| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 36 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sohu |
| Release | January 17, 2019 – present |
Cast edit
- Simona Wang as Xia Lin, an aspiring actress who is diagnosed with leukemia. She signs a two-year marriage contract with Ling Yi Zhou.
- Xu Kaicheng as Ling Yi Zhou, the overbearing CEO of Lingshi Group who agrees to donate his bone marrow to Xia Lin in return for her hand in marriage.
- Ian Yi as Chu Yan, a famous actor and Ling Yi Zhou's friend
- Liu Jia Xi as Jia Fei, Xia Lin's best friend and roommate and Wen Li's girlfriend
- Huang Qian Shuo as Wen Li, Ling Yi Zhou's personal assistant and Jia Fei's boyfriend
- Sun Jia Qi as An Ran, Chu Yan's friend as well as Ling Yi Zhou's childhood friend, whom she is in love with (Season 1)
- Kiwi Shang as Yin Shuangshuang, a celebrity figure and Chu Yan's friend
- Yang Hao Ming as Nan Jin Tian, Xia Lin's neighbor and Ling Yi Zhou's step-brother who often conspires with An Ran to make trouble for Xia Lin (Season 1)
- Chen Xin Ru as Yang Tong, Xia Lin's assistant (Season 1)
Episodes edit
Season 1 (2019) edit
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Unknown | Unknown | January 17, 2019 | |
| D-list actress Xia Lin encounters dashing CEO Ling Yi Zhou, who turns out to possess something she desperately needs. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Unknown | Unknown | January 17, 2019 | |
| Xia Lin appears with Yi Zhou at a jewelry show and encounters her ex, Zhao Jia Yan, whose attempt to humiliate her backfires. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Unknown | Unknown | January 17, 2019 | |
| Now living under one roof with Xia Lin, Yi Zhou tells Chu Yan and An Ran about his marriage, but Xia Lin wishes to keep it under wraps. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Unknown | Unknown | January 18, 2019 | |
| Yi Zhou drives Xia Lin to work and encounters actress Yin Shuang Shuang, who enlists Xia Lin’s help in approaching Yi Zhou about a joint press conference. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Unknown | Unknown | January 18, 2019 | |
| Yi Zhou’s new social media account explodes with followers. An Ran finds a new accomplice in her efforts to sabotage Yi Zhou and Xia Lin’s marriage. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Unknown | Unknown | January 18, 2019 | |
| Xia Lin accepts a new role and meets the dog’s mysterious owner, Nan Jin Tian. An Ran sets another trap for Xia Lin. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Unknown | Unknown | January 24, 2019 | |
| After an accident, Yi Zhou begins to distance himself from Xia Lin. Rumors about Chu Yan and Xia Lin spread online. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Unknown | Unknown | January 24, 2019 | |
| As her efforts to win back Yi Zhou’s heart come to naught, Xia Lin seeks solace at Jin Tian’s place and tells him about her marriage. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | Unknown | Unknown | January 31, 2019 | |
| Yi Zhou becomes suspicious of the tea An Ran serves him. Chu Yan’s dad humiliates Xia Lin, putting his business ties with Yi Zhou at risk. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | Unknown | Unknown | January 31, 2019 | |
| Yi Zhou and Xia Lin’s relationship becomes public, Jin Tian sets his scheme into motion and Xia Lin discovers an unpleasant truth. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Episode 11" | Unknown | Unknown | January 31, 2019 | |
| After hearing Yi Zhou’s emotional confession, Xia Lin tries to strike out on her own with a new job and moves back into her old apartment. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Episode 12" | Unknown | Unknown | February 5, 2019 | |
| Xia Lin’s interview for a commercial role unravels, Yi Zhou makes a deal with Chu Yan’s dad, and Jin Tian discusses a new scheme with An Ran. | ||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Episode 13" | Unknown | Unknown | February 5, 2019 | |
| When a piece of evidence implicates Xia Lin in a crime, Yi Zhou suspects intrigue and confronts someone close to her. | ||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Episode 14" | Unknown | Unknown | February 7, 2019 | |
| Yi Zhou helps expose An Ran’s scheme, which causes a media firestorm. Xia Lin accepts a new role and encounters a mysterious woman at a clothing store. | ||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Episode 15" | Unknown | Unknown | February 7, 2019 | |
| Jia Fei asks Xia Lin to co-star with Chu Yan in her movie about unrequited love. Xia Lin tries helping Yi Zhou to reconcile with his estranged mom. | ||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Episode 16" | Unknown | Unknown | February 12, 2019 | |
| Xia Lin learns about Yi Zhou’s and Jin Tian’s troubled, intertwined pasts and confronts unexpected, potentially life-changing news. | ||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Episode 17" | Unknown | Unknown | February 12, 2019 | |
| Jin Tian shows Xia Lin his true colors as Yi Zhou races against time to locate her, but An Ran is the only one who can help him trace the culprit. | ||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Episode 18" | Unknown | Unknown | February 14, 2019 | |
| After her attempts to escape come to naught, Xia Lin outwits Jin Tian and sends a signal to Yi Zhou - but Jin Tian is one step ahead. | ||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Episode 19" | Unknown | Unknown | February 14, 2019 | |
| As Yi Zhou’s fate hangs by a thread, Xia Lin and Chu Yan must prevent someone close to him from taking control of Lingshi Group. | ||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Episode 20" | Unknown | Unknown | February 14, 2019 | |
| Yi Zhou tells his mom that he chooses not to retaliate against Jin Tian. Xia Lin faces an unforeseeable threat. | ||||||
Season 2 (2020) edit
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Unknown | Unknown | February 13, 2020 | |
| Actress Xia Lin crosses paths with wealthy business man Ling Yi Zhou, and their interaction is caught by paparazzi and sparks disapproval. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Unknown | Unknown | February 13, 2020 | |
| Xia Lin confronts Ling Yi Zhou on his shocking announcement, who explains the best way to shake off a scandal is turning it into a positive story. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Unknown | Unknown | February 20, 2020 | |
| As a couple, Xia Lin and Ling Yi Zhou arrive at a villa to participate in a reality show, where a puppy creates an unexpected complication. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Unknown | Unknown | February 20, 2020 | |
| On her first day shooting for a new show, Xia Lin is pushed into the water out of bad intention, but luckily is saved by co-star Chu Yan. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Unknown | Unknown | February 20, 2020 | |
| Jia Fei advises Xia Lin on moving in with Ling Yi Zhou, whose romantic gestures start to make Xia Lin feel real about their relationship. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Unknown | Unknown | February 27, 2020 | |
| Xia Lin and Ling Yi Zhou clear some misunderstandings; Xia Lin gets drunk and ponders on her feelings; Fu Wei Ning schemes against Ling Yi Zhou. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Unknown | Unknown | February 27, 2020 | |
| Ling Yi Zhou and Xia Lin start a different kind of living together. Chu Yan has a heart-to-heart with his father, then opens up to Ling Yi Zhou. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Unknown | Unknown | February 27, 2020 | |
| Xia Lin makes a bold move, then goes with Ling Yi Zhou to see his grandma. Facing challenges in his company, Chu Yan receives unexpected help. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | Unknown | Unknown | March 5, 2020 | |
| Chu Yan sabotages the blind date his father sets for him. Ling Yi Zhou surprises Xia Lin with a grand gesture, leaving vengeful Jiang Yu Shi furious. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | Unknown | Unknown | March 5, 2020 | |
| Xia Lin and Ling Yi Zhou’s attention are brought to Yao Liang’s accident. Astonished by Ling Yi Zhou’s secret, Xia Lin loses trust in him. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Episode 11" | Unknown | Unknown | March 5, 2020 | |
| Jiang Yu Shi makes a big announcement with Xia Lin’s social media account. With Jia Fei’s advice, Xia Lin tries to make amends with Ling Yi Zhou. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Episode 12" | Unknown | Unknown | March 12, 2020 | |
| With Ling Yi Zhou still acting aloof, Xia Lin turns to his grandma for advice, and learns about the shadow from his past. | ||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Episode 13" | Unknown | Unknown | March 12, 2020 | |
| Xia Lin and Ling Yi Zhou open up to each other and make up. Jiang Yu Shi’s schemes backfire, then she realizes Ling Yi Zhou is not the one to blame. | ||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Episode 14" | Unknown | Unknown | March 12, 2020 | |
| Ling Yi Zhou confronts Fu Wei Ning, where Xia Lin is hit on the head and loses her memory. Chu Yan and Ruan Meng share an elevator incident. | ||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Episode 15" | Unknown | Unknown | March 19, 2020 | |
| Xia Lin pieces together the last two years and demands to break the contact with Ling Yi Zhou, who agrees but asks her to visit three places with him. | ||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Episode 16" | Unknown | Unknown | March 19, 2020 | |
| One place after another, Xia Lin’s memory starts to come back. On her sweet wedding day, two other couples also embark their happily ever after. | ||||||
Release edit
Well-Intended Love was released on January 17, 2019 on Chinese streaming service Sohu. It began streaming on Netflix in May 2019. Season two wrapped production at the end of summer 2019 and was released on Sohu on February 13, 2020. Season two began streaming on Netflix in April 2020 and contains 16 episodes.
Awards and nominations edit
| Award | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Web Series | Well-Intended Love | Nominated | [4][5] |
| Top Ten Web Series | Won | |||
| Popular Director of the Year | Wu Qiang | Won | ||
| Producer of the Year | Liu Mingli | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Xu Kaicheng | Nominated |
References edit
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- ^ "Well-Intended Love Season 1 Review: A Soppy Yet Satisfying Romantic Series". Ready Steady Cut. 17 May 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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