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Zhang Linghe's character burns down memory cabin after questioning love, then learns of pregnancy

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new historical romance drama series, "This Second Too Much," starring Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan, has become a hit, topping charts in 14 countries.
  • The plot takes a dramatic turn as the female lead, Ren Susu, seeks revenge after her father's death, leading to a confrontation with Zhang Linghe's character, Murong Qingye, culminating in him burning their shared memories.
  • The series intensifies the emotional turmoil with a pregnancy reveal and the male lead's absence, leaving viewers with a deeply moving and tragic storyline.

The historical romance drama "This Second Too Much," starring Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan, is captivating audiences, quickly rising to the top of viewership charts in 14 countries shortly after its release on iQIYI International. The series, featuring the popular pairing of Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan, has garnered significant attention for its intense emotional narrative.

If I had returned two days later, wouldn't your brother and sister-in-law already have a child?

โ€” Murong QingyeZhang Linghe's character confronts Wang Churan's character after receiving a wedding invitation.

Initially, the story offered sweet moments, including a "swing kiss" and a wedding night scene between Murong Qingye (Zhang Linghe) and Ren Susu (Wang Churan). However, the plot takes a sharp turn towards tragedy when Ren Susu, devastated by her father's death, conspires with Fu Xinbo to exact revenge. This culminates in a planned assassination during their wedding ceremony.

In the past, I was despised by everyone, only you wanted me. Did you ever love me?

โ€” Murong QingyeZhang Linghe's character questions Wang Churan's character before burning down their shared cabin.

Murong Qingye is left heartbroken and confronts Ren Susu, questioning their love and the future of their relationship. The drama escalates as he witnesses the wedding, leading to a painful scene where he burns down a beloved cabin, a symbol of their shared memories. The preview further heightens the emotional stakes with Ren Susu revealing her pregnancy, carrying Murong Qingye's child, just as he is no longer by her side, amplifying the heartbreak.

Ren Susu, from now on, our relationship is severed, with no further connection.

โ€” Murong QingyeZhang Linghe's character declares the end of his relationship with Wang Churan's character.

Zhang Linghe described the confrontation scene as the most impactful, highlighting his character's internal conflict between grief for his brother and his feelings for Ren Susu. Wang Churan recalled a particularly difficult scene where Zhang Linghe's character was beaten under her orders, emphasizing the numerous misunderstandings that plague their relationship. The series continues to explore these deeply emotional and tragic themes.

This child is Murong Qingye's.

โ€” Ren SusuWang Churan's character reveals her pregnancy at a critical moment in the drama.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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