Our Secret

Zhou Siyue is a brilliant but rebellious student who ends up seated next to Ding Xian, a determined and warm-hearted girl nicknamed 'Cinderella'. Their early interactions are awkward and prickly, since habits and priorities clash. Small gestures, study sessions and reluctant favors slowly soften those edges. As they share daily routines, family pressures and school expectations, they begin to understand each other's motives and offer steady support. They clash in class and sometimes help one another through exam stress and family issues. The relationship shifts from guarded tolerance into loyal partnership, and over time their bond becomes a steady presence in both their lives without spoiling the gradual development of feelings.

Our Secret premiered in 2021, directed by Zhang Xiaoan and based on concepts from Er Dong Tu Zi, Gao Jiaqi and Tong Shuangshuang. It stars Chen Zheyuan and Xu Mengjie, aired on Chinese streaming platforms and featured a youth-oriented soundtrack.

The series didn't secure major international awards or nominations at ceremonies like the Emmys or Golden Globes, and there are no widely reported wins at top global festivals. It received modest platform recognition in China, but lacked headline prizes at major festivals. It also saw mentions among online streaming viewers.

Though not a global phenomenon, Our Secret developed a vocal online fandom that shared clips, fan art and playlists. The leads' chemistry became a talking point on social media, and the show contributed to rising visibility for its young cast among domestic youth audiences and fan communities, especially among viewers.

Viewer ratings skew positive, reflected by a 7.4/10 score from a small pool of votes, and critics often praised the leads' rapport. The drama looks at growing up, ambition, social expectations and the interplay of talent and responsibility, leaning into school-life romance while focusing on character growth and mutual support.