Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
Promise Under the Stars
Seven children form an unbreakable bond called 'The Big Dipper' and promise to conquer college entrance exams together to go to Beijing.
Key Events
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Formation of The Big Dipper — Seven children form close bond and promise to go to Beijing together Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Aerospace City
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College Entrance Exams — Friends take exams to fulfill their promise Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Aerospace City
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Separation at Seventeen — Only Huang Yingzi makes it to Beijing, others take different paths Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Aerospace City
Separation and New Beginnings
The group separates as only Huang Yingzi makes it to Beijing while others pursue different paths in life.
Key Events
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Separation at Seventeen — Only Huang Yingzi makes it to Beijing, others take different paths Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Aerospace City
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Huang Yingzi in Beijing — Huang Yingzi starts new life in Beijing Characters: Huang Yingzi, Huang Qi Fa, Guo Ge Ling
Location: Beijing
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Jiang Yi in the States — Jiang Yi pursues opportunities abroad Characters: Jiang Yi
Location: United States
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Workplace Beginnings — Friends enter workforce and face reality Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Cities
Workplace Realities
The friends navigate their careers and face the harsh realities of adulthood while maintaining their connections.
Key Events
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Workplace Beginnings — Friends enter workforce and face reality Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Cities
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Ideals vs Reality — Friends struggle with career challenges Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Workplaces
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Reunion Attempt — Huang Yingzi tries to reunite the group Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Locations
The Lingering Question
Huang Yingzi attempts to reunite the group to resolve the mystery of who they liked at seventeen.
Key Events
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Reunion Attempt — Huang Yingzi tries to reunite the group Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Locations
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Lingering Question — Friends confront feelings from seventeen Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Locations
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Answers Revealed — Jiang Yi and others reveal their answers Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Locations
Answers and Acceptance
The friends reveal their true feelings and find acceptance as their enduring bonds are reaffirmed.
Key Events
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Answers Revealed — Jiang Yi and others reveal their answers Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Locations
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Love Endures — Friendship and love endure despite time and distance Characters: Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, Fang Mingyu, Ding Ye, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yifei, Guan Chao
Location: Various Locations
