Episode guide
The Best Thing: Season 1
28 episodes · premiered Feb 25, 2025
The gentle doctor He Suye and hotel lobby manager Shen Xifan, suffering from severe insomnia, cross paths repeatedly during consultations and in their daily lives. A subtle affection develops between them. Ultimately, the two heal each other amidst their daily lives and find a sweet love story filled with the fragrance of herbs.
- Episode 1: Suye Feb 25, 2025 · 42m Struggling with insomnia due to work and relationship stress, Shen Xi Fan seeks help from a TCM doctor, He Su Ye. She's instantly attracted to him, but her attempts at flirting fail. He Su…
- Episode 2: Apple Feb 25, 2025 · 44m He Su Ye hesitates to pursue a relationship with Shen Xi Fan due to past experiences. Xi Fan's sleep improves, but her relationship with Yan Heng deteriorates. Su Ye comforts Xi Fan and…
- Episode 3: Licorice Root Feb 25, 2025 · 44m Shen Xi Fan deals with a sudden breakup with Yan Heng while preparing for a major IT summit at her hotel. He Su Ye, concerned about Xi Fan, gets her contact information and sends her…
- Episode 4: Mint Feb 25, 2025 · 44m Shen Xi Fan and He Su Ye's relationship develops through playful online interactions and thoughtful gestures, like him buying her mints to counter the bitter medicine. Su Ye's estranged…
- Episode 5: Chinese Yam Feb 26, 2025 · 41m Shen Xi Fan deals with her parents' reaction to her breakup and study abroad plans, finding solace and advice from He Su Ye, who shares his own past struggles. Their bond deepens as they…
- Episode 6: Artemisia Argyi Feb 26, 2025 · 41m Shen Xi Fan suffers from severe menstrual cramps, and He Su Ye provides comfort and care through traditional Chinese medicine. Their interactions lead to unspoken feelings and awkward…
- Episode 7: Osmanthus Feb 27, 2025 · 45m Shen Xi Fan is pressured into a blind date by her parents, while He Su Ye mistakenly believes she's engaged. After learning Xi Fan is single, He Su Ye decides to pursue her. Li Jie and Xi…
- Episode 8: Five-flavor Fruit Feb 27, 2025 · 45m Shen Xi Fan is invited to He Su Ye's home for a medicinal meal, where she proposes a TCM consultant role for him at her hotel. He agrees. Their relationship deepens, with professional…
- Episode 9: Honey Feb 28, 2025 · 45m Shen Xi Fan believes He Su Ye has a secret child after seeing a young patient call him "Dad." This leads to awkwardness, drunken outbursts, and Xi Fan avoiding Su Ye. The misunderstanding…
- Episode 10: Agarwood Mar 1, 2025 · 41m Shen Xi Fan tricks Xu Xiang Ya and Lin Yi Shen into tasting a bitter herb. Xu Xiang Ya flirts with Li Jie, making Lin Yi Shen jealous. He Su Ye gives Shen Xi Fan a sachet and invites her…
- Episode 11: Dragon Bones Mar 2, 2025 · 41m Shen Xi Fan's feelings for He Su Ye grow stronger, leading to several close moments, including a near-kiss interrupted by Li Jie. Shen Xi Fan also seeks He Su Ye's help with her study…
- Episode 12: Semen Cassiae Mar 2, 2025 · 41m He Su Ye and Shen Xi Fan's relationship progresses rapidly. After Shen Xi Fan is stood up on a blind date arranged by her parents, she ends up at a gathering with He Su Ye and his…
- Episode 13: Ginger Mar 3, 2025 · 48m He Su Ye confesses his feelings to Shen Xi Fan, but she rejects him due to her upcoming studies abroad. He Su Ye faces professional setbacks as his research funding is threatened. Shen Xi…
- Episode 14: Citrus Peel Mar 3, 2025 · 44m He Su Ye returns to his hometown for Chinese New Year, facing tension with his father, He Sheng, and feeling out of place. He connects with Shen Xi Fan, who makes his birthday special…
- Episode 15: Red Beans Mar 4, 2025 · 40m He Su Ye returns to Hang City and gives Shen Xi Fan red beans and recipes, encouraging her to heal. He informs his grandfather about his father's new relationship. Shen Xi Fan delays her…
- Episode 16: Cinnabar Mar 4, 2025 · 45m Relationships are tested and revealed. Lin Yi Shen and Xu Xiang Ya become a couple, while Fang Ke Xin breaks things off with He Su Ye. Su Ye pretends to be drunk to get Xi Fan's attention…
- Episode 17: Artemisia Capillaris Mar 5, 2025 · 44m Yan Heng's reappearance causes Shen Xi Fan severe anxiety and distress. He attempts to win her back with public gestures and talks of marriage, but she rejects him. He Su Ye provides Xi…
- Episode 18: Acorus Calamus Mar 5, 2025 · 44m Yan Heng tries to win Shen Xi Fan back, but she rejects him, revealing the truth about their breakup. He Su Ye supports Xi Fan, and she finally admits her feelings for him. They become a…
- Episode 19: Magnolia Buds Mar 6, 2025 · 40m Shen Xi Fan and He Su Ye begin their romantic relationship, delighting in each other's company and sharing their happiness with friends and family. He Su Ye shows his affection through…
- Episode 20: Paeonia Lactiflora Mar 6, 2025 · 44m Xi Fan officially breaks up with her ex and introduces Su Ye to her parents. A double date with friends highlights He Su Ye's terrible photography skills but strengthens his bond with Lin…
- Episode 21: Tulips Mar 7, 2025 · 44m It's the Qingming Festival, and He Su Ye visits his mother's grave with Yu Li Ren. Shen Xi Fan's arrival brightens his mood. The two families spend a pleasant day at the herbal garden…
- Episode 22: Kudzu Flower Mar 8, 2025 · 44m He Su Ye and Shen Xi Fan's relationship progresses amidst their busy schedules. Su Ye's research gets accepted into a summit, leading to a celebratory date with Xi Fan. Li Jie faces…
- Episode 23: Fox Nuts Mar 9, 2025 · 44m This episode focuses on the deepening relationship between He Su Ye and Shen Xi Fan, and the reconciliation between He Su Ye and his father, He Sheng. He Su Ye's professional success and…
- Episode 24: Albizia Bark Mar 9, 2025 · 44m Shen Xi Fan and He Su Ye spend a passionate night together after Xi Fan gets locked out. They encounter Xi Fan's parents, leading to an awkward dinner invitation. He Su Ye's good mood is…
- Episode 25: Pinellia Mar 9, 2025 · 43m A famous actor's hotel visit excites staff and triggers jealousy among boyfriends. Shen Xi Fan prepares for studies abroad, discovering her mother's financial support. Shen's mother…
- Episode 26: Poria Mar 9, 2025 · 43m Shen Xi Fan discovers that He Su Ye has been hiding her mother's cancer diagnosis. After an emotional confrontation and reconciliation, Xi Fan learns her mother's prognosis is good, but…
- Episode 27: Angelica Sinensis Mar 9, 2025 · 44m Shen Xi Fan decides to pursue her study abroad dream after encouragement from He Su Ye and her mother. Her mother's health improves significantly after completing chemotherapy. He Su Ye…
- Episode 28: Honeysuckle Flowers Mar 9, 2025 · 43m Shen Xi Fan returns from her two-month internship, reuniting passionately with He Su Ye. They navigate playful teasing and heartfelt moments. Xi Fan decides to start a tea shop with Xu…