Shine on Me

Plot Synopsis

Sunshine by My Side: Song Weilong and Zhao Jinmai Deliver the Romance We’ve Been Starving For

Finally, The Wait Is Over

Let’s be real. Gu Man’s novelSunshine by My Side(骄阳似我) has been on the "must-adapt" list forever. Fans have been aging while waiting for this. Well, Tencent Video finally delivered, and they didn’t cheapout.Pairing Song Weilong with Zhao Jinmai? That’s a visualpower move.

The show smashed heat records, hitting 29,000 on thepopularity index almost instantly. If you’re looking for a reason to watch, here it is: this ispremium, high-gloss romance. Forget the complicated sci-fi backdropfor a second; at its core, this is about two gorgeouspeople falling in love, and it is satisfying as hell.

From Campus Crush to Office Romance

Here’s the lowdown. Nie Xiguang (Zhao Jinmai) is basically a human ray of sunshine—bubbly, wealthy (but low-key), and fresh out of college. She spent her university yearspining after a broody genius named Zhuang Xu, which went nowhere fast.

Fast forward to the corporate world, and she runs smack into Lin Yusen (Song Weilong). This guy is apiece of work. He’s a former surgeon turned tech exec dealing with brain-computer interfaces and solar energy (huge careerpivot, but okay). He starts off holding a grudge against Xiguang due to a misunderstanding, making her work life miserable. But Xiguang is impossible to hate. Her warmth melts his icy exterior, and soon enough, he goes from "boss from hell" to "I would die for you." It’s the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, executedperfectly.

Why You Should Watch

The Visuals Are Insane

Song Weilong was built in a lab specifically to star in moderomance dramas. He nails the elite, slightly dark, yet deeply affectionate vibe of Lin Yusen. Zhao Jinmai brings a grounded, non-annoying energy to the female lead. Together? Their chemistry is electric. Every frame looks like a high-budget fashion editorial.

No Dragging, Just Action

I hate dramas that take 40 episodes to hold hands. This isn't one of them. Thepacing is snappy. The confession scene that trended on social media? It deserves the hype. It’s direct,passionate, and skips the cringe-worthy slow-motion effects. It heals the trauma of the female lead’spast rejection and sets a new standard for on-screen confessions.

A Solid Supporting Cast

The show doesn't waste time on boring sideplots. The supporting characters actually serve the story.Plus, seeing veterans like Lin Yilun and Lawrence Ngpopupadds a layer of credibility to the business scenes that idol dramas usually lack.

Song Weilong found his sweet spot here. He struggles in overly emotional historical dramas sometimes, but give him a suit and a smirk, and he owns the screen. Zhao Jinmai is reliable as always; sheplays Xiguang with a natural confidence that makes you root for her.

Special mention to Lai Weiming, whoplays the unrequited first love, Zhuang Xu. Heperfectly captures that frustrating mix of arrogance and insecurity. You want to shake him, which means he did his job well.

Binge It Now

Sunshine by My Sideisn't trying to solve worldpeace. It’spure dopamine. It’s theperfect show to unwind with after a trash day at work. Theproduction value is high, the leads are stunning, and the romance hits all the right notes.