Series synopsis
The Rational Life, also known as 理智派生活 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Mango TV on March 31, 2021. It ended on May 6, 2021. It stars Qin Lan, Dylan Wang, Lin Xinyi and Bao Wenjing.
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
Premise
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Qin Lan as Shen Ruoxin
- Dylan Wang as Qi Xiao
- Lin Xinyi as You Sijia
- Bao Wenjing as Song Ziyan
- Gu Keja as Zou Ying
- Jiang Yixuan as Fei Fei 'Elizabeth'
- Wei Lai as Xin Di
- Guo Tongtong as Madame Jin
Supporting cast
- Wang Yinan as Li Fang
- Tian Miao as Mother Qi
- Zhang Yanyan as Lisa Fang
- He Bin as Ruan Ye
- Li Zonghan as Xu Mingjie
- Kang Kang as Zou Cheng
- Wei Yibo as Liu Pei
- Pan Hong as Mother Shen
- Ren Luomin as Father Song
- Zhu Yaying as Mother Song
- Hao Ping as Jin Yuan Hao
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 35 | March 31, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 31, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 31, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 31, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Mango TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 31, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 6, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 22:00:00 |