Yi Shu's novel adapted into hit drama
China DailyA still of Best Choice Ever features actress Yang Zi as a Shanghai native. Now, 28 years later, this story has been transformed into the new drama, Best Choice Ever, which has swiftly become a hit since its recent debut, surpassing a popularity index of 2 on the streaming site Tencent Video. Starring actresses Yang Zi and He Saifei as a 29-year-old woman from Shanghai and her commanding mother, the drama delves into the protagonist's struggle as she navigates between fulfilling her mother's expectations regarding marriage and pursuing her own desires for love and professional success. Li Jingling, the scriptwriter, was drawn to the original novel, noting its unique position among Yi Shu's works, particularly in its exploration of parent-child and family relationships, a departure from the author's previous themes. A still of Best Choice Ever features actress He Saifei as the protagonist's domineering mother.