Cast :
Wang Haozhen 王皓祯
Tan Yanyan 谭盐盐
Liu Qing 刘擎
Lu Lulu 卢鹿鹿
Jin Zi | Shi Jingzi 锦子 | 施景子
Zhang Baiyun | Ka Rong | Charon 張白云 | 卡戎
Emotional contemporary romance drama that centers around the mysterious 404 Tavern. It tracks the intertwined journeys of three couples as they navigate the complexities of love, timing, and personal growth.
The Main Romance (Jiang Ting & Zhao Yanqing)
Jiang Ting's father serves as the personal driver for Zhao Yanqing's wealthy family. During an accidental encounter where Jiang Ting delivers a heavily intoxicated Zhao Yanqing back home on her father's behalf, he falls instantly in love with her. Despite sharing mutual feelings, Jiang Ting feels an insurmountable divide regarding their socioeconomic status and chooses to step away to build her own independent identity. Zhao Yanqing respects her boundary, choosing a path of silent devotion and protection over a seven-year separation. When they finally reunite, their long-suppressed emotions overflow into a deeply moving romantic union.
Academic Sanctuary (Jessica & Lao Liu)
Jessica experiences intense alienation, bullying, and betrayal during her school life, driving her to the brink of dropping out to enter the labor force early. During a train ride, she crosses paths with an overseas student named Lao Liu, whose patient advice convinces her to return and finish her university degree. Four years later, financial crises in Jessica's household lead her to seek employment under Lao Liu. The dynamic creates a complex blend of mutual reliance and lingering emotional tension.
Silent Companionship (Shi Jin & Zhao Heyi)
Shi Jin and Zhao Heyi grow up under oppressive, highly competitive family expectations. Driven by deep empathy for her struggles, the younger classmate Zhao Heyi quietly stands by Shi Jin's side as an emotional anchor. They fall completely out of contact after her early graduation. Despite repeatedly missing each other during his desperate attempts to locate her, they eventually cross paths during a difficult period in her life, revealing the true depth of his long-standing devotion.
Together, the three narratives serve as an exploration of love's resilience, capturing the pain of waiting and the ultimate beauty of a timely reunion—much like a camellia blooming after a harsh winter.
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