The Best Thing (Chinese: 爱你) is a 2025 Chinese romantic television series starring Zhang Linghe and Xu Ruohan. The plot is adapted from the Chinese Web novel (Chinese: 爱你，是我做过最好的事, lit. 'Loving You, Is the Best Thing I'll Ever Do') by Sheng Li. On 25 February 2025, it was released on iQIYI. It tells the story of a doctor and a woman with chronic insomnia, and the healing bond that unfolds between them.
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Synopsis
Shen Xifan (Xu Ruohan), a hotel housekeeping manager, experiences insomnia and migraines following the end of a difficult relationship. At her family's suggestion, she visits a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic, where she meets He Suye (Zhang Linghe), the doctor assigned to her care. Their relationship begins on professional terms but gradually deepens as they discover they live in the same neighborhood and frequently cross paths. Both having been hurt by past relationships, they slowly learn to open their hearts again. He Suye's dedication to traditional Chinese medicine and his commitment to his career inspire Shen Xifan to pursue her own aspirations. Through shared experiences and mutual understanding, they find healing and develop a sincere and enduring love.
Cast
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for The Best Thing features various artists including Silence Wang and Mika Hashizume. The original soundtrack (OST) was released digitally across various platforms.
Production
On 21 March 2024, the filming for the series began, and it concluded on 5 July 2024. Zhang Linghe studied traditional Chinese medicine in preparation for his role in the drama.