Original: 童話故事下集
After a meet-cute ends in a whirlwind romance, a couple must learn to navigate the messy reality of married life that's nothing like a fairy tale ending.
Five years after I-ling and Xue-you fall in love, the stress of family plans, financial issues and a nosy in-law test their married life.
Fed up with living under her in-laws' roof, I-ling announces she and Xue-you are moving out — a mission that proves to be much harder than she expects.
While Xue-you works overtime to avoid his wife, I-ling confides in her friends about their marriage problems. The wedge between them grows deeper.
After a romantic encounter, I-ling returns to her cold reality. Luckily, her mother-in-law's brief departure offers a moment for personal space.
A guest interrupts I-ling and Xue-you's intimate moment. Later, a surprise power outage leaves them each trapped with unexpected company.
With her colleague about to go into labor, I-ling and Xue-you find much to contemplate about their life and family.
After careful consideration, I-ling and Xue-you agree to try for a child. But their decision ushers in a new wave of challenges.
A visit to a fertility doctor's office unleashes a series of nightmares for Xue-you, forcing him to confront a deeply rooted fear.
As I-ling and Xue-you struggle with a piece of devastating news, they feel pressured to tell a white lie to a close family member.
While Xue-you grows closer to a colleague, I-ling shares a heartfelt chat with an old flame. Little do they know, a surprise awaits them at home.
Watching I-ling endure overwhelming pressure from his extended family, Xue-you gathers his courage to make a difficult confession.
After a big fight over Xue-you's whereabouts, I-ling decides to meet the mysterious confidant she found on a dating app.
