The Best Thing - A Healing Romance of Second Chances

The Best Thing is a captivating 28-episode urban romance drama adapted from Sheng Li's novel "Loving You is the Best Thing I Have Done." Written by Ou Sijia (Love O2O, Hidden Love) and directed by Che Liangyi (Tiny Times), this series stars Zhang Linghe (Love Between Fairy and Devil, Love's Rebellion, My Journey to You, Story of Kunning Palace, Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact) and Xu Ruohan (Perfect And Casual, Out with a Bang).

The story follows Shen Xifan, a dedicated workaholic and hotel housekeeping manager whose high-intensity job has taken a toll on her health, causing persistent insomnia and migraines. Seeking relief from her ailments, she turns to traditional Chinese medicine and meets He Suye, a gentle and refined doctor with exceptional medical skills.

However, Shen Xifan's hectic schedule often causes her to forget to pick up her prescriptions, much to He Suye's growing frustration. What begins as a simple doctor-patient relationship takes an unexpected turn when they discover they live in the same neighborhood. Through a series of chance encounters in their daily lives, their feelings gradually begin to blossom.

Both carry emotional scars from their past. Having experienced a painful first love, Shen Xifan has become cautious about opening her heart again. Meanwhile, He Suye, who was abandoned by his first love, has closed himself off emotionally, choosing to focus solely on his medical practice and patients.

As Shen Xifan slowly approaches him with genuine warmth, their awkward yet endearing interactions begin to chip away at the walls around He Suye's heart. Through her persistence and sincerity, he gradually rediscovers the meaning of love. In a beautiful role reversal, the once-reluctant doctor becomes the one actively pursuing her, determined not to let this chance at happiness slip away.

Meanwhile, He Suye's unwavering dedication to traditional Chinese medicine and his passion for helping others inspires Shen Xifan to look beyond her demanding career. Through his influence, she begins to question her priorities and search for her true aspirations in life.

This touching drama explores themes of healing, second chances, and personal growth. It beautifully portrays how two wounded souls can help each other heal, find new purpose, and build a future together. With its slow-burn romance, genuine chemistry, and heartfelt storytelling, The Best Thing proves that sometimes loving someone is indeed the best thing you can do.