Best Choice Ever

Mai Chenghuan, born in the mid 1990s into a typical Shanghai family, agrees to marry her boyfriend Xin Jialiang after pressure from her mother. Their relationship frays as financial inequality creates strain, and they eventually separate. After the split Mai gains her grandmother's trust and is put in charge of the family hotel, a heavy responsibility that forces her to learn fast. She partners with Yao Zhiming, a professional manager whose discipline and standards push her to develop practical skills and confidence. The show traces Mai's movement away from family control toward defining her own goals, balancing personal relationships, workplace demands, and the expectations that come with inherited duty.

Released in 2024, Best Choice Ever was directed by Tian Yu and created by Yi Shu, Li Jing Ling, and Hu Xiao Yu. The series leans on established television storytelling in China, pairing star leads with ensemble performers to tell a modern family and workplace story.

As of its 2024 release the series did not claim major international awards. It did appear in domestic year end conversations and remained on the radar for local television honors, with industry observers noting the cast's chemistry and the show's solid production values as likely reasons for future recognition.

Yang Zi and Xu Kai's on screen pairing attracted attention from younger viewers, and plotlines about economic disparity and familial duty have prompted social media discussion. Fans often pick apart character decisions and share favorite hotel-set moments, while the series' wardrobe and aesthetic have shown up in online fan communities and lifestyle posts.

Early reception has been generally favorable, reflected in a 7.7/10 viewer average from initial votes. Critics and audiences have pointed to strong lead performances and a focus on class differences, female agency, generational expectations, and professional growth. The show emphasizes practical problem solving and personal responsibility over melodrama.