The Rational Life
On Mango TV
A warm, witty romantic drama centered on a woman navigating societal pressure, professional ambition, and competing romantic interests while learning to trust her own desires.
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?
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