LayarHijau.com—Bai Lu once again captures the attention of Chinese drama lovers with her latest series, "Northward." The drama has just aired its final episode and received high ratings. What is the ending like? Is it a happy ending or a sad one?
Warning: Spoilers Ahead
In "Northward," Bai Lu plays Xia Fenghua, who is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Due to her condition, she is forced to sell the courier company she has been managing. Her former lover, Xie Wanghe, played by Ou Hao, discovers Xia Fenghua's serious illness and decides to propose to her.
With a heartfelt confession of love, Xia Fenghua is moved, and after a successful operation, the couple holds their wedding on a boat. Bai Lu’s appearance in a white gown dazzles the audience, leaving a perfect impression for "Northward."
The drama "Northward" tells the story of six children who grew up in a canal area and strive to make a living in a big city as adults. Xia Fenghua, through her hard work, successfully owns her own courier company, while Xie Wanghe, after obtaining a higher education degree, aims to become successful by opening a courier company. However, over time, he begins to lose his way, and their relationship becomes strained as they focus more on business interests.
When Xia Fenghua's career is at its peak, she discovers that she has a brain tumor. Uncertain about her future, she sells her courier company and chooses to return to her hometown to be with her parents. When Xie Wanghe comes looking for her, he realizes that Xia Fenghua has left Beijing. Finding medication in her room, he concludes that she is suffering from a severe illness. He recognizes that he has forgotten his life's purpose and decides to return to his hometown to find Xia Fenghua.
Xie Wanghe is determined to marry Xia Fenghua and presents her with an engagement ring filled with emotion. He declares, "If you refuse, I will meet your parents and offer them a huge dowry; your mother won't be able to handle it!" He also adds that if Xia Fenghua dies on the operating table, he will treat her parents as his own. This powerful expression of love moves Xia Fenghua to tears, and she ultimately agrees to undergo the surgery. Many viewers praise the interactions between Bai Lu and Ou Hao, filled with love and emotion, which brought many to tears, according to Upmedia.
Finally, after a very successful operation, Xia Fenghua and Xie Wanghe celebrate their wedding on the boat, inviting neighbors from their hometown to join in their happiness. As the boat sails toward the sea, everyone remembers their childhood standing by the shore, imagining a bright future. Now, they step into a new chapter as husband and wife. This perfect ending has touched many netizens, who consider "Northward" to be a very realistic drama without excessive melodrama. Bai Lu successfully stepped out of her previous comfort zone and received much praise for her more nuanced performance.