The Early Spring Episode 10 — Hindi Dubbed

The Early Spring Episode 10 follows Shang Zhitao and Luan Nian as their secret romance begins to take shape, bringing moments of tenderness and jealousy alongside the demanding realities of their professional lives. Although Zhitao is finally willing to explore her feelings for Luan Nian, she remains determined to protect her independence and ensure that nobody at Lime Advertising can accuse her of advancing through favoritism. Their growing intimacy is soon tested when a serious printing error threatens an important Yueteng Auto event, forcing them to confront the difference between being lovers in private and maintaining a professional relationship at work. The episode begins after Zhitao's emotional birthday celebration. While spending time with her friends, she learns that Yao Bei is preparing to leave Beijing for Hong Kong following a promotion. Sun Yu also shares the happy news that she has received a promotion of her own. Although Zhitao is delighted for her friends, their changing circumstances make her anxious about losing the people who have supported her. She urges everyone to remain in Beijing until they have achieved their dreams, and the friends make an emotional promise to stay together. As the evening continues, the group drinks and eventually falls asleep on the sofa, leaving Zhitao surrounded by the warmth of friendship even as she worries about the future. The following morning, Zhitao arrives at Lime in noticeably high spirits. Lumi immediately notices her renewed energy and begins teasing her about her appearance. Zhitao explains that she plans to help Sun Yu with a matchmaking event that evening rather than attend a date herself. Lumi becomes interested when she hears that one of the potential matches might resemble the handsome actor Eddie Peng. She asks Zhitao to keep an eye out for someone attractive enough to introduce to her, turning an ordinary workplace conversation into a playful discussion about romance. Unfortunately, their conversation takes an unexpected turn when Lumi mentions the matchmaking event in front of Luan Nian. The moment he hears that Zhitao intends to attend a matchmaking gathering, his mood changes. Although he has agreed to explore a private relationship with her, he is clearly uncomfortable with the idea of her meeting another man. Rather than openly admitting his jealousy, he redirects his frustration toward work and insists that the outstanding Yueteng Auto proposal must be completed that very day. He claims that employees have no reason to work overtime if they use their working hours properly, disguising his personal irritation behind his authority as general manager. At the end of the working day, Zhitao prepares to leave for the matchmaking event. Luan Nian intercepts her and announces that she must stay to handle additional work. Zhitao explains that she has already emailed the proposal to Lumi, but he refuses to let her go. He then reveals that he intends to take her to practise driving for an upcoming Yueteng Auto test-drive event. Zhitao realizes that she will not be able to help Sun Yu as planned and secretly sends a message explaining that she cannot attend. Luan Nian catches a glimpse of her phone and struggles to hide his satisfaction, revealing that his sudden work assignment was partly motivated by jealousy. Luan Nian gives Zhitao the opportunity to practise driving his car. Nervous about handling the vehicle, she becomes flustered and accidentally hits a guardrail. He takes control of the situation and questions her about the man she was supposedly planning to meet. Zhitao gradually realizes that his behavior has little to do with work. She asks whether he is jealous, then explains that her roommate works for a dating platform and that she had only agreed to help with the event. Before she can finish her explanation, Luan Nian leans toward her and kisses her passionately. Zhitao responds by wrapping her arms around him, finally acknowledging the attraction that has been building between them. Outside, heavy rain begins to fall as their relationship takes a decisive step forward. Zhitao wakes up the following morning in Luan Nian's bed. As she remembers the previous night's kiss, she reflects on the advice she has received from her friends. Sun Yu believes that Luan Nian is a calculating man who has carefully planned his pursuit of Zhitao, while Lumi encourages her to enjoy life and not allow fear to prevent her from experiencing happiness. Torn between caution and desire, Zhitao decides that she wants to give their relationship a chance rather than continue running away from her feelings. When Zhitao enters the bathroom, Luan Nian follows her, creating an awkward but intimate moment because she is wearing his pajamas. Although their closeness makes her happy, she quickly becomes concerned about the consequences of being discovered. She insists that she should return home independently rather than let his driver take her back. She refuses to give anyone the impression that she is receiving special treatment from her superior or using their relationship to gain professional advantages. Instead, she chooses to sleep in the guest room, making it clear that protecting her independence remains one of her highest priorities. The following morning, Luan Nian prepares breakfast for Zhitao. He watches with satisfaction as she enjoys the food and praises his cooking. The quiet domestic moment reveals a softer side of a man who usually expresses himself through sarcasm, criticism and strict professional expectations. After breakfast, he drives her to work through the pouring rain. Zhitao asks him to drop her off near the subway station so that their colleagues will not see them arriving together, but Luan Nian insists on taking her into the underground company garage. He believes that the office is still quiet enough for them to avoid being noticed. Zhitao gets out of the car first but accidentally drops her employee identification badge. Luan Nian retrieves it before heading upstairs. In the elevator, Lumi notices a mark on Zhitao's neck and immediately begins questioning her about her romantic activities. Zhitao tries to cover up the mark and claims that Sun Yu gave her a ride. Lumi remains suspicious, especially because another colleague has previously been known for openly displaying evidence of romantic encounters. Zhitao realizes that even small details could expose her secret relationship and becomes increasingly careful about her behavior at work. The situation becomes more complicated when Zhitao discovers that she has left her laptop bag in Luan Nian's car. She sends him a message asking him to return it and waits in a dark stairwell to avoid being seen together. When Luan Nian arrives, he jokes that even arms smugglers are not as cautious as she is. Despite his teasing, he gently puts her employee badge around her neck. The intimate gesture makes it difficult for Zhitao to maintain the emotional distance she wants to preserve in public, and the two share another kiss before she hurries away. Afterward, Luan Nian proposes that they establish a secret relationship with clearly defined rules. Both understand that dating openly would create complications because he holds a senior position at Lime and Zhitao is still building her career. They agree that their relationship must remain confidential from friends, family and colleagues. They will be exclusive to each other, reserve Fridays for spending time together and maintain strict professional boundaries in the office. The arrangement gives them an opportunity to explore their feelings while protecting Zhitao from accusations of favoritism, although keeping their romance hidden will require considerable discipline from both of them. Their secret relationship begins with a series of small, affectionate moments. At work, Luan Nian adjusts the blinds and removes objects that obstruct his view of Zhitao's desk. They exchange discreet messages throughout the day and become increasingly aware of each other's presence in the elevators and corridors. Despite their efforts to appear professional, their glances and subtle gestures reveal a growing intimacy. Zhitao is delighted by the private attention but remains alert to the danger of being discovered by colleagues who might question the fairness of their working relationship. One evening, Luan Nian notices Zhitao asleep at her desk after working late. He insists on driving her home rather than allowing her to continue working while exhausted. During the journey, he holds her hand while driving and asks about Sun Yuanzhu, who has previously accompanied her through a dark alley near her apartment. Zhitao explains that she and Sun Yuanzhu take turns walking each other home for safety. Although Luan Nian listens to her explanation, his questions reveal his continuing jealousy and desire to understand the other men in her life. When they arrive at Zhitao's apartment, Luan Nian insists on accompanying her to the door because he wants to know where she lives. Zhitao becomes nervous as they approach her home, fearing that her roommates might discover their relationship. She repeatedly urges him to leave, but he prolongs the moment by teasing her about her smudged mascara and reminding her of their Friday date. His reluctance to say goodbye contrasts with her determination to keep their romance hidden, illustrating how differently they approach the risks of their new relationship. Inside the apartment, Sun Yu and Sun Yuanzhu emerge after witnessing the situation from a hidden corner. Sun Yuanzhu has brought Zhitao a birthday cake because he missed the original celebration. The group prepares to celebrate together, creating an opportunity for Zhitao to enjoy the affection of her friends while keeping her relationship with Luan Nian concealed. However, their plans are interrupted when Luan Nian calls with urgent news about the Yueteng Auto Show promotional booklet. Luan Nian informs Zhitao that the brand logo printed on the promotional material is incorrect and that the mistake could have serious consequences for the upcoming event. Zhitao's hands are wet, so she asks Sun Yuanzhu to answer the phone. As soon as she learns what has happened, she opens her laptop and checks the final design. She discovers that the wrong logo was indeed sent to the printing factory. She remembers asking the graphic designer to correct the logo before she fell asleep at her desk, but the designer subsequently sent out the incorrect file without ensuring that the changes had been implemented properly. Zhitao realizes that she could explain the designer's involvement, but she decides to take responsibility as the project manager. She believes that the final approval process was ultimately her responsibility and does not want to expose a colleague to disciplinary action. Although her decision demonstrates loyalty and a strong sense of accountability, it also places her own career at risk. The incorrect logo is a serious production error, and the promotional booklets must be corrected before the auto show begins. Luan Nian quickly recognizes that Zhitao is accepting blame for someone else's mistake. He warns her that the incident is serious enough to affect her future salary increases and promotion opportunities. Nevertheless, he does not abandon her. Instead, the two travel to the printing factories and coordinate with the production teams throughout the night to replace the incorrect pages. They contact suppliers, organize the necessary reprinting and work under considerable time pressure to ensure that the client receives the corrected promotional materials before the event opens. Their overnight efforts eventually prevent the mistake from causing a major loss for Yueteng Auto. However, the successful recovery does not eliminate the need for accountability. During the next company meeting, Zhitao publicly acknowledges the error and accepts responsibility for the failure to verify the final design. She does not reveal that the graphic designer sent the incorrect file, remaining committed to the decision she made during the crisis. Her willingness to accept the consequences reflects her professional integrity, but it also leaves her vulnerable to a penalty that could slow her career progression. Luan Nian formally announces the disciplinary decision. Instead of imposing the full penalty initially considered, he reduces the restriction to six months without a promotion or salary increase and halves Zhitao's quarterly bonus. He explains that the error was serious but acknowledges that her swift response prevented the incident from causing financial damage to the client. His decision demonstrates that he must enforce company rules even when the employee involved is someone he cares about. As her manager, he cannot simply ignore a major mistake because of their private relationship. Zhitao is deeply hurt by the announcement. Although she understands the need for accountability, she struggles with the fact that Luan Nian treats her strictly in public despite the intimacy they share in private. Lumi notices her disappointment and attempts to comfort her. She explains that Luan Nian personally approved the emergency reprinting budget, reassured the client and protected the team from external criticism. His strict announcement was only one part of his response; behind the scenes, he had worked hard to minimize the consequences of the mistake. Back at home, Zhitao finally breaks down while eating seafood fried rice prepared by her roommate Lei. She confides in Sun Yu that she feels trapped between two conflicting desires. She does not want Luan Nian to show favoritism or compromise his professional principles for her, but she also finds it painful to be treated exactly like any other employee when their private relationship means so much to her. She wishes she could become stronger and more accomplished so that she could speak to Luan Nian as an equal and keep her personal life completely separate from her professional identity. Sun Yu listens patiently and reassures Zhitao that one mistake does not erase her abilities or the hard work she has already accomplished. She encourages Zhitao to rest, regain her confidence and continue pursuing her ambitions. The conversation helps Zhitao recognize that professional independence cannot be achieved overnight and that maintaining a relationship with a superior may require greater emotional maturity and clearer boundaries than she initially expected. Meanwhile, Luan Nian finds himself unable to concentrate after remembering Zhitao's distressed expression during the company meeting. Although he believes that the disciplinary decision was necessary, he is troubled by the emotional pain it has caused her. He sends her a message asking where she is, hoping to establish contact without compromising the boundaries they agreed to maintain at work. Zhitao sees the message and begins typing a response, but she repeatedly deletes her words. She cannot decide whether to speak to him as her boyfriend or remain distant because she is still hurt by the way the incident was handled. The episode ends with both characters struggling to reconcile their private feelings with their professional responsibilities. Zhitao has demonstrated accountability by accepting the consequences of the printing error, while Luan Nian has shown that he is willing to protect the company even when doing so causes tension in their relationship. Their secret romance has brought them closer, but it has also exposed the emotional difficulties of maintaining a relationship in which one person has authority over the other's career. As Luan Nian waits for Zhitao's reply, their future depends on whether they can learn to communicate honestly without allowing personal feelings to undermine the professional independence they both value.