The Early Spring Episode 14 — Hindi Dubbed

The Early Spring Episode 14 continues Shang Zhitao and Luan Nian's relationship after the painful argument that left Zhitao considering a move to Chuangyu. While Luan Nian struggles to repair the damage caused by his harsh words, Zhitao must also confront a sudden crisis involving her roommates and the apartment they share. The episode combines an important career decision, a difficult family revelation, a dangerous confrontation with unscrupulous property agents and a heartfelt reconciliation that brings Zhitao and Luan Nian closer together. At Lime Advertising, Luan Nian discusses the vacancies left by Alex's departure with Liang Xin, also known as Tracy. They review the employees who are expected to follow Alex to his new company, including Du Anni and Li Tianran. Zhitao's future remains uncertain because she has not yet made a final decision about the job offer. Luan Nian acknowledges that she is a talented employee whose contribution is important to the company. He asks Liang Xin to arrange a formal retention interview, hoping to persuade Zhitao to remain at Lime rather than make a rushed decision based on the attractive offer from Chuangyu. Liang Xin teases Luan Nian about his sudden determination to retain an employee whom he previously criticized and repeatedly tried to push away. Luan Nian does not deny Zhitao's abilities. Instead, he openly admits that she has demonstrated considerable professional growth and deserves recognition. His willingness to acknowledge her value marks a change in his attitude. He is beginning to understand that supporting Zhitao means respecting her ambitions rather than attempting to control her decisions. Meanwhile, Sun Yuanzhu is hospitalized after collapsing from hypoglycemia and exhaustion. His demanding routine and financial worries have taken a toll on his health. At the hospital, the doctor advises him to rest properly, eat regularly and avoid pushing himself beyond his physical limits. Sun Yu is extremely worried about him and asks the doctor to exaggerate the seriousness of his condition so that he will remain in the hospital long enough to recover. Her concern reveals how much she cares about Yuanzhu, even though their relationship remains complicated by his tendency to hide his personal problems. When Zhitao arrives at the hospital, Yuanzhu tries to reassure her that the incident was not serious. He claims that he simply fainted because he had missed a meal and insists that he will be fine after resting. He does not want his friends to worry about him or discover the extent of the pressure he has been facing. Zhitao and Sun Yu initially accept his explanation, but Sun Yu remains concerned and decides to return to the hospital with food and other necessities. When Sun Yu returns, she accidentally overhears a painful telephone conversation between Yuanzhu and his mother. Yuanzhu has been sending money home to support his family, but his father continues gambling and physically abusing his mother. Despite Yuanzhu's financial sacrifices, the money has not stopped the violence or created a safe environment for his family. During the call, Yuanzhu desperately urges his mother to escape from his father or contact the police. He promises to send more money, hoping that financial support will give her a chance to live independently. Yuanzhu becomes overwhelmed as he realizes that he cannot protect his mother from a distance. His voice breaks, and he struggles to contain his tears. Sun Yu listens from outside the room and finally understands the burden he has been carrying alone. She realizes that his exhaustion is not simply the result of working too hard; it is connected to a painful family situation that he has tried to keep hidden from everyone around him. Rather than confronting him immediately, she waits until he finishes the call and returns to the room, giving him a chance to regain his composure. Back at Lime, Liang Xin and Luan Nian invite Zhitao to a formal retention interview. Liang Xin asks about her satisfaction with the company, her professional ambitions and whether she believes Lime can provide the opportunities she needs. She also asks about Zhitao's personal life and jokingly offers to introduce her to a financially comfortable younger relative who has recently returned from abroad. Luan Nian immediately interrupts with a pointed cough, revealing his jealousy and reminding viewers that his interest in Zhitao extends well beyond her performance at work. The interview then becomes more serious. Luan Nian speaks directly to Zhitao about her professional achievements and the progress she has made since joining Lime. He acknowledges her dedication, her ability to handle demanding assignments and her willingness to accept responsibility when problems arise. He also reveals that her performance in the company's 360-degree evaluation has been rated highly. His words are a significant change from the dismissive comments he made during their argument about Chuangyu. For once, he offers genuine recognition without using criticism to disguise his feelings. Zhitao is deeply moved by the acknowledgement. She has always wanted to be valued for her abilities rather than treated as an inexpensive employee who can be given unlimited work. Luan Nian's recognition helps her see that Lime may still offer opportunities for professional growth. After considering the interview and the support she has received from colleagues, she decides not to leave with Alex. She agrees to remain at Lime and continue building her career, making the decision on her own terms rather than simply giving in to Luan Nian's wishes. After the interview, Liang Xin speaks privately with Zhitao and provides important context about Luan Nian's earlier scandal. She explains that the person behind the malicious email was connected to Alex's team. Luan Nian had avoided pursuing the matter further because he understood that a full investigation could damage the company and expose people with whom he had to continue working. Liang Xin encourages Zhitao to consider the character of the people she chooses to follow. A generous job offer may be attractive, but it is equally important to understand whether a future employer acts with integrity and respects the people around them. That evening, Luan Nian finds Zhitao waiting at a bus stop. He approaches her and sincerely apologizes for his previous comments about her professional value. He admits, through his actions and words, that he was wrong to dismiss her ambitions and make her feel that she was not capable of making her own career decisions. His apology is an important step for someone who usually struggles to acknowledge mistakes, particularly when those mistakes involve his emotions. Zhitao accepts his apology but makes her own feelings clear. She explains that she needs encouragement and praise as well as criticism. She wants him to recognize her achievements and trust her judgment instead of assuming that she cannot make good decisions independently. Luan Nian listens, and their conversation allows them to begin rebuilding the trust that was damaged during the Phuket retreat. Zhitao playfully tells him that she will consider unblocking his phone number if he buys her drinks first. Their teasing gradually restores the warmth that has been missing from their relationship, and they begin communicating again. For a brief period, it appears that Zhitao's professional and personal difficulties are finally settling down. However, a new crisis emerges at the apartment she shares with Sun Yu, Sun Yuanzhu and Lei Ge. A real estate agent arrives on behalf of Zhang Lei's former wife and demands that the tenants vacate the property within two days because the apartment is being sold. The sudden demand leaves the roommates shocked and worried. They have built a close household together and cannot easily find affordable replacement accommodation at such short notice. Sun Yuanzhu attempts to reassure the group that Zhang Lei is handling the situation and that they will not be forced to leave immediately. He hopes to prevent the others from panicking while he investigates the dispute. Nevertheless, the real estate agency continues applying pressure, and the situation becomes increasingly threatening. The roommates begin to realize that the people handling the property are not interested in reaching a fair agreement and may be willing to use intimidation to force them out. When Zhitao and Sun Yu return to the apartment, they discover that the windows have been smashed and the electricity has been cut off. The damage makes it clear that someone has deliberately targeted their home. Shocked and frightened, the women contact their friends and attempt to determine who is responsible. They suspect the property agency because the damage follows the earlier eviction demand. Zhang Lei helps them examine the available security footage, which provides evidence connecting the incident to the agents involved in the dispute. Angry and unwilling to let the intimidation continue, Zhang Lei and Sun Yuanzhu go to the agency to demand an explanation. They confront the people responsible for the threats and property damage, insisting that the tenants have a right to be treated lawfully. The agents respond aggressively and threaten to harm the women. The confrontation escalates into a physical fight as the men attempt to intimidate the group into backing down. Zhitao and Sun Yu try to intervene, but they are also struck during the chaos. When the police arrive, those involved in the fight are taken into custody for questioning. After the confrontation, Sun Yuanzhu tends to Sun Yu's bruised arm. Zhang Lei feels guilty that his personal dispute has placed his friends in danger and promises to pay for the damage and help everyone find another place to live. The group realizes that their shared home may no longer be available, and the possibility of losing the place where they have built their lives together brings them to tears. Their distress is not only about the expense and inconvenience of moving; it is also about losing the sense of family they have created through years of friendship and mutual support. The following morning, Zhitao returns to work with visible bruises on her face. Lumi immediately notices the injuries and asks what happened. When she learns about the property agents and the damage to the apartment, she becomes furious. She begins contacting her acquaintances and organizing a response, determined to make the people responsible pay for what they have done. Zhitao urges her not to take matters into her own hands and reminds her that the police should handle the case, but Lumi is reluctant to stand aside while her friend has been threatened and injured. Luan Nian also notices Zhitao's bruises and becomes suspicious when she claims that she simply tripped. He knows that she is unlikely to reveal the full story if she believes he will become angry or interfere. He contacts Lumi and eventually learns what happened at the apartment. Furious that Zhitao was harmed and did not call him for help, he decides to intervene. Rather than relying on physical intimidation alone, he identifies several regulatory violations committed by the real estate agency, including potential fire-safety and tax-related issues. He submits complaints through the appropriate channels and makes himself the named complainant, ensuring that the agency will face formal scrutiny. Luan Nian drives to the agency and arrives just as Lumi and her acquaintances are preparing to retaliate against the people responsible. He orders Lumi to leave immediately, warning her that he does not want to have to rescue her from jail. He insists that the matter can be handled through lawful procedures and that they should not risk becoming criminals while trying to punish the people who hurt their friends. Lumi reluctantly leaves, trusting him to take control of the situation. Once Lumi is gone, Luan Nian confronts the agents and deliberately reveals that he was the person who reported their business. The men become furious and attack him. Luan Nian defends himself, but he also carefully manages the confrontation so that the police can witness the agents' aggression. When officers arrive, he allows the situation to appear as though he has been the victim of their assault. The strategy ensures that the people responsible for the intimidation face legal consequences while preventing Lumi and the other tenants from escalating the dispute further. During the drive home, Luan Nian remains angry that Zhitao did not contact him when she was in danger. He scolds her for keeping the incident secret and reminds her that she should turn to him when she needs help. His frustration is partly rooted in fear: he cannot bear the thought that she might be harmed while he remains unaware of what is happening. However, once his anger subsides, he gently checks her injuries and asks whether she is in pain. His concern makes Zhitao realize that his harsh tone is masking genuine worry for her safety. At Luan Nian's apartment, he insists that Zhitao memorize his telephone number so that she can contact him immediately if anything goes wrong in the future. To make sure she remembers it, he traces the digits on her back while she sits on his lap. The intimate gesture turns his earlier anger into a tender moment between them. Zhitao is touched by his protectiveness and kisses him, acknowledging that she understands why he was upset even if she did not want to burden him with her problems. Zhitao then makes a practical request. Because the apartment has become unsafe and she needs time to find another place, she asks whether she can stay with Luan Nian for five days. She also asks to borrow his car to transport her belongings. Luan Nian immediately refuses to let her drive because he knows how inexperienced she is behind the wheel. However, he agrees to drive her himself and help move her things. His decision reflects his growing willingness to take responsibility for her wellbeing without insisting that she surrender her independence. Zhitao then reveals that she will be bringing another companion with her. Luan Nian turns away, pretending to be annoyed by the additional inconvenience, but he does not refuse. His reaction suggests that he has already accepted the idea of sharing his space with Zhitao, even if he is not prepared for everything she intends to bring along. The following day, Lumi happily tells Zhitao that the real estate agency has been shut down and the people involved in the intimidation have been detained. The news brings relief to the roommates, who can finally begin recovering from the frightening events. Zhitao thanks Lumi for her support but asks her to keep Luan Nian's involvement confidential. She does not want their colleagues to discover the personal relationship behind his intervention, and she prefers that his actions be understood as the work of a responsible leader rather than a boyfriend using his position to help her. Luan Nian drives Zhitao to collect her belongings from the damaged apartment. As they sort through the boxes, he discovers that she has a small Samoyed puppy that she rescued from a pet store. Zhitao explains that the dog has become an important part of her life and that she cannot leave it behind while she searches for a new home. She has already given the puppy a name: Luke, which is also Luan Nian's English name. Luan Nian is surprised by the choice and initially appears reluctant to accept a dog into his carefully organized apartment. Zhitao, however, is determined to bring Luke with her. Her decision introduces a new and affectionate complication into their relationship, as Luan Nian must now adapt to sharing his private space not only with his girlfriend but also with an energetic puppy. Despite his protests, he agrees to help her move, signalling that he is willing to make another exception for someone he loves. The Early Spring Episode 14 ends with Zhitao deciding to stay temporarily at Luan Nian's apartment while she searches for new accommodation. Her decision not to leave Lime gives her career a chance to develop further, while Luan Nian's sincere apology allows their relationship to recover from the damage caused by jealousy and harsh criticism. The housing crisis exposes the strength of the friendships surrounding Zhitao and reveals the seriousness of Luan Nian's feelings when he takes action to protect her. With Luke joining their household, the couple faces a new stage of intimacy that will test their patience, generosity and ability to share their lives beyond the workplace.