Series synopsis
Life Optimal Solution, also known as 不期而遇的生活 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on CCTV-8 on December 28, 2025. It ended on January 9, 2026. It stars Zhang Duo, Dong Xuan, Liu Xun and Chang Shixin.
After a failed investment shatters their seemingly stable life, middle-class couple Li Congcong and Xiao Keming are forced to confront how fragile their urban success truly is. When they unexpectedly end up sharing an apartment with hopeful newlyweds Cheng Xin and Shen Jing, who are just beginning their careers, the two families’ clashing realities reveal the pressures, compromises, and resilience behind chasing security and dreams in the city.
Premise
After a failed investment shatters their seemingly stable life, middle-class couple Li Congcong and Xiao Keming are forced to confront how fragile their urban success truly is. When they unexpectedly end up sharing an apartment with hopeful newlyweds Cheng Xin and Shen Jing, who are just beginning their careers, the two families’ clashing realities reveal the pressures, compromises, and resilience behind chasing security and dreams in the city.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zhang Duo as Xiao Keming
- Dong Xuan as Li Congcong
- Liu Xun as Cheng Xin
- Chang Shixin as Shen Jing
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 35 | December 28, 2025 | January 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 28, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 28, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 29, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CCTV-8 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 28, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 9, 2026 |
| Status | ended |