Character Relationship Map: Upcoming Summer

Characters

• Chen Chen (played by Zhang Zifeng) — protagonist

  A central protagonist who fails to complete the college entrance examination and is expected to repeat the grade. She withdraws from her parents, struggles with emotional confusion, and gradually reco...

• Zheng Yu Xing (played by Leo Wu) — supporting

  A central protagonist who skips the college entrance examination after discovering serious problems between his parents. He remains attached to his former relationship, follows Chen Chen despite her r...

• Chen Chen's Mother (played by Hao Lei) — supporting

  She argues with Chen Chen's Father about Chen Chen's condition and blames him for failing to understand their daughter.

• Class Teacher (played by Liu Dan) — supporting

  The teacher summons Chen Chen and Zheng Yu Xing to the office after observing his repeated pursuit of her. The teacher warns him to stop bothering her and accept the end of their relationship.

• Chen Chen's Father (played by Liu Xiaohai) — supporting

  He argues with Chen Chen's Mother about their daughter's condition and is blamed for failing to understand her.

• Zheng Yuxing's Father (played by Zhou Tie) — supporting

  He is part of the family conflict that emotionally overwhelms his son and contributes to the son's decision to miss the college entrance examination.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Chen Chen's Father → Chen Chen (father)
• Chen Chen's Mother → Chen Chen (mother)
• Class Teacher → Zheng Yu Xing (Power Disciplinary Authority) — The teacher attempts to control Zheng Yu Xing's disruptive behavior.

  The Class Teacher warns Zheng Yu Xing to stop bothering Chen Chen and accept that their relationship has ended.

• Class Teacher → Chen Chen (Professional Student Guidance) — The teacher intervenes in Chen Chen's relationship-related school problems.

  The Class Teacher summons Chen Chen and Zheng Yu Xing to the office during physical education class.

• Chen Chen → Zheng Yu Xing (Romantic Former Lovers) — Their former romance remains the central emotional conflict.

  Zheng Yu Xing admits that he is still clinging to Chen Chen, although she has already told him that she no longer likes him.

• Zheng Yu Xing → Zheng Yuxing's Father (Family Son) — Zheng Yu Xing is emotionally affected by problems within his family.

  Zheng Yu Xing explains that he skipped the college entrance examination after discovering that his parents were having problems.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Chen Chen's Mother → Chen Chen's Father (Conflicted Parents) — Their disagreement reveals pressure within Chen Chen's family.

  At home, Chen Chen's Mother and Chen Chen's Father argue about Chen Chen's condition and blame each other.

Story Analysis

Two emotionally overwhelmed teenagers confront family pressure, unresolved love, and the fear of facing themselves honestly.

Plot Progression

1. Exams And Emotional Shock — Chen Chen struggles with the college entrance examination, while Zheng Yu Xing shocks the school by skipping it. Rumors about an older girlfriend conceal the family problems that actually overwhelmed...
2. Families Under Pressure — Zheng Yu Xing explains that his parents' problems contributed to his absence from the examination. Chen Chen's parents argue about her condition as she withdraws from them.
3. The Relationship Boundary — Zheng Yu Xing follows Chen Chen during physical education class and is summoned to the teacher's office. The Class Teacher orders him to stop bothering her and accept their breakup.
4. Secrets Become Performance — Chen Chen and Zheng Yu Xing begin sharing secrets, jealousy, and emotional confusion. Their musical connection leads to a staged couple video that spreads online and alarms the school.
5. Leaving Before Summer — The two acknowledge that anger and fear have shaped their behavior, then choose honesty and courage. Chen Chen joins Zheng Yu Xing on a spontaneous trip, leaving their families and school worried.