From now on, I will stop letting Mydramalist's rating system influence my decisions to watch dramas because I find it unreliable. Pursuing Jade has led me to watch several ZLH dramas; so far, I have finished The Best Thing, Princess Royal, and Our Generation. To me, Our Generation ranks second only after the Pursuit of Jade. I love everything about it, although there are several repetitive, unnecessary scenes of reminiscing. This is definitely a slice-of-life drama, and I understand how ML reacts in that way. When you are born into a family where your mom loves you only as a replacement for someone else and only shows love when you achieve something, it breeds insecurity, doubt, and a constant drive to do your best to earn love. This is reality, and things like this still happen. So only FL, with her unconditional love, can heal him. FL was raised with love, so her love reflects her upbringing. All the characters in the drama, except the ML's parents, are so loving, kind, and supportive. The friendship shown in this drama is what I wish everyone had in their lives — a group of friends who love you and always want you to be happy. THIS friendship reminds me of the Korean drama "Hospital Playlist." I love Lin Yingtao's view of life, and it definitely aligns with the book I love, “Man's Search for Meaning”: Even when life is hard, it does not take away your choice to hope or to react to the situation. Zhao Jin Mai is definitely a very good actress, and Zhang Lin He proves to everyone that he can act.
The novel follows a group of boys growing up in the old alley neighborhoods of Beijing. They become known locally as “da shua’er,” street-smart tough guys who value loyalty, reputation, and brotherhood above everything else. In their youth, they spend their days fighting, hanging out, getting into small-time trouble, and building a name for themselves in the neighborhood’s underground scene. As they grow older, their lives become more complicated. Some get pulled deeper into crime, some try to live ordinary lives, and others struggle to escape their past. Their once-tight brotherhood begins to fracture under pressure from betrayal, ambition, and the realities of adulthood. At the same time, the city around them is changing quickly, and the rough street culture they belong to starts to disappear. Through fights, friendships, and losses, the story shows how these young men move from reckless youth to a more sobering adulthood, reflecting on the cost of loyalty, pride, and the passing of an era. It’s a nostalgic and gritty look at friendship, street life, and growing up in a changing Beijing, with only minor romance and a strong focus on brotherhood and consequences.
Well lu yuxiao and cheng lei did not disappoint at all. They were phenomenal
They do get a lot of screen time but not as much as main leads. They do not have any kiss scenes unlike the main leads but that is what makes their chemistry more intriguing and irresistible.
Replying toyoonie_26•Jun 7, 2026•Liked Jun 8, 2026
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Zhao Jin Mai is definitely a very good actress, and Zhang Lin He proves to everyone that he can act.
This drama is so underrated.
As they grow older, their lives become more complicated. Some get pulled deeper into crime, some try to live ordinary lives, and others struggle to escape their past. Their once-tight brotherhood begins to fracture under pressure from betrayal, ambition, and the realities of adulthood. At the same time, the city around them is changing quickly, and the rough street culture they belong to starts to disappear.
Through fights, friendships, and losses, the story shows how these young men move from reckless youth to a more sobering adulthood, reflecting on the cost of loyalty, pride, and the passing of an era. It’s a nostalgic and gritty look at friendship, street life, and growing up in a changing Beijing, with only minor romance and a strong focus on brotherhood and consequences.
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