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| Summit of Our Youth Wraps With Sweet But Flawed Finale |
The 23-episode Youku fantasy youth romance drama Summit of Our Youth (《我在顶峰等你》), directed by Cai Cong and starring Sun Zhenni and Chen Jingke, has wrapped up — and honestly, the finale left us with all sorts of feelings. Some parts made us swoon, others made us roll our eyes, but overall, it was a memorable ride.
Quick Recap of Summit of Our Youth Final Episode
The story circles back to Gu Xuejiao’s rebirth in her final year of high school, after a messy, regret-filled adult life.
Having wasted her youth chasing the wrong guy and being betrayed by her so-called best friend Zhou Shiyun, she gets another chance to rewrite everything.
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In the last episode, the threads of fate tighten. Gu Xuejiao pushes herself through relentless studying, helps her family avoid financial collapse, and breaks away from the toxic relationships that dragged her down before.
Her journey comes full circle when she realises her soulmate Lin Zhihua has also carried memories of the past — their love wasn’t just chance, it was destiny.
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The finale shows Gu Xuejiao succeeding academically, finally entering her dream university, and embracing a healthier love with Lin Zhihua.
Their romance, once riddled with obstacles, is now confirmed as a mutual redemption arc — they saved each other, across timelines.
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Characters Wrapped
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Gu Xuejiao (Sun Zhenni) – From love-obsessed teenager to determined young woman, her rebirth allows her to cut ties with her poisonous ex-friend and boyfriend. She proves herself capable of carving a new path, achieving her dream university, and protecting her family.
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Lin Zhihua (Chen Jingke) – The academic genius with his own emotional scars. His time-travel awareness adds depth to the love story — he wasn’t just a tutor or saviour, but someone who carried her memory across timelines. Husband material, patient, supportive, and still dreamy in that iconic blue suit.
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Zhou Shiyun (Tu Zhiying) – The “snake” ex-best friend. Her redemption subplot didn’t land for most viewers — too much screentime, too much pity play. Fans were unimpressed with her attempts at softening after so much backstabbing.
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Gu Mingze (Wu Chongxuan) – The brother who frustrated audiences by chasing Zhou Shiyun despite her betrayals. His arc felt flat, leaving many wishing for a better secondary couple.
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Yi Tianyu (Yuan Dasen) – Classic second male lead syndrome. Forever lingering, interrupting the leads’ moments, never catching the hint. Annoying to watch, though arguably a necessary obstacle.
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Supporting gang (Gao Rui, Lin Zhiyue, Sun Tiantian, etc.) – Bright spots of friendship and slice-of-life humour. Some deserved more screentime, especially as potential alternative side couples.
Summit of Our Youth Ending Explained
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At its heart, the ending reveals that Gu Xuejiao’s rebirth wasn’t just about her correcting mistakes — it was about two souls meeting at the right time with full clarity.
Dual Time Travel: Unlike many dramas where only the female lead remembers the past, Summit of Our Youth gives us a refreshing twist — Lin Zhihua also remembers. This makes their relationship far more grounded, because both consciously choose each other. |
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TLDR + Short Review
FAQs
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Q: Do Gu Xuejiao and Lin Zhihua end up together?
Yes — they both remember the past, openly choose each other, and end the drama as a solid couple.
Q: Does Zhou Shiyun get redeemed?
The drama tries to soften her arc, but most viewers didn’t buy it. She’s still seen as one of the weakest parts of the story.
Q: What happens to Gu Mingze?
He frustratingly keeps going after Zhou Shiyun despite everything. His subplot leaves audiences unsatisfied.
Q: What’s the core message of the ending?
Regret can be rewritten, but only if you put in the work. Love is about mutual salvation, not just destiny.
Q: Is the drama worth watching?
Yes, for the main couple alone. Their chemistry and shared time-travel twist make it stand out from typical youth rebirth dramas.