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| About Love Finale Explained: Li Xiao Xi and Xiao Bei’s Romance Faces Its Final Test. (Credits: Tencent Video) |
Tencent Video’s 2026 romance drama About Love (玫瑰丛生) has completed its 26-episode run, closing the story of Li Xiao Xi and Bei Qi Yuan, also known as Xiao Bei, with a finale that blends warmth, tension and reflection. Directed by Yang Lei, the series explores complicated relationships through several intertwined couples, ending not with dramatic twists but with emotional honesty.
From the opening of the final episode, the tone already signals change. After a season filled with doubts, misunderstandings and personal struggles, the characters begin confronting their past choices and what they truly want from love.
The finale begins with Li Xiao Xi calling her mother with unexpected news. She plans to bring Xiao Bei home soon to meet her parents. Her mother is thrilled, joking that anyone who could finally win the approval of the famously picky Xiao Xi must be special.
Another surprise quickly follows. Xiao Xi’s father happens to be travelling near her city for work, and the family suggests having dinner together the next evening. For Xiao Bei, the news immediately triggers nerves. Meeting the parents feels like a major step, and his anxiety shows.
While Xiao Xi and Xiao Bei move toward a hopeful milestone, other relationships around them face unresolved emotions.
Gong, also known as Lao Gong, reveals to Yu He that his comic series is about to be sold for adaptation rights. They decide to celebrate together. During their conversation, old wounds resurface.
Yu He admits their breakup happened because she struggled to trust him. Her jealousy and insecurity pushed her to test his loyalty. Lao Gong explains that in the early days of their relationship she seemed like an angel with wings, but over time those wings became a weight that suffocated him.
Their conversation becomes emotional when Yu He reveals something shocking — she was about to get married. The revelation forces Lao Gong to confront his feelings. However, Yu He calmly says she came only to find closure, to see if he would regret losing her.
His reaction tells her what she needs to know. She thanks him for helping her realise she had been overthinking the past and leaves with a sense of clarity.
Meanwhile, another storyline reaches its breaking point.
A Xiu and Yu finally confront the long-standing problems in their marriage. Yu hands him divorce papers. A Xiu refuses at first, accusing her family of always looking down on him. Years of pressure have made him feel like he was never accepted.
Yu counters that her struggles came from trying to support the household while A Xiu pursued music without financial stability. Their arguments reveal years of resentment on both sides.
When tensions escalate, A Xiu nearly loses control but stops himself, hitting the wall instead. A phone call interrupts the moment — an opportunity for a music contract. Surprisingly, Yu still accompanies him to the signing.
Later they talk about the past more calmly. Yu remembers how her father’s illness once brought unexpected support from A Lun, while A Xiu seemed absent. The moment symbolises the growing emotional distance between them.
In the end, Yu suggests they separate. She believes A Xiu has real musical talent and should pursue it without the burden of a failing marriage. A Xiu eventually agrees.
The breakup is quiet but meaningful — a recognition that sometimes love fades, and letting go is healthier than holding on.
Wang Zi Wen — Li Xiao Xi
A cautious woman who struggles with trust but slowly learns to open her heart. Her willingness to introduce Xiao Bei to her parents shows she has finally accepted love fully.
Liu Yu Ning — Bei Qi Yuan / Xiao Bei
A loyal and patient partner whose steady support helps Xiao Xi overcome emotional barriers. His nervous excitement about meeting her family reveals how serious he is about their future.
Jiang Xin — Yu
A determined woman who carried the weight of responsibility for years. Her decision to end a strained marriage becomes one of the most honest arcs in the series.
Jason Gu — A Xiu
A talented but conflicted musician who must confront his pride and personal struggles before rediscovering his direction.
Supporting characters including Gao Wei Guang, Zhu Jia Qi, Huang Zi Qi, Vivienne Tien, Zhou Da Wei, Yang Xing, Gong Bei Bi, Huang Can Can, and Una You help shape the emotional world around the main couples.
The conclusion of About Love (玫瑰丛生) is built around emotional maturity.
For Li Xiao Xi and Xiao Bei, love becomes possible only after they accept each other without fear. Xiao Xi’s decision to introduce Xiao Bei to her parents symbolises her final step toward trusting the relationship.
Meanwhile, the other couples demonstrate the opposite lesson — that not every relationship can or should last forever.
The drama suggests that love is not simply about passion or loyalty. It is also about timing, self-growth and honesty. Some relationships grow stronger, while others end so both people can move forward.
That contrast gives the finale its mixed emotional tone.
The final episode sees Li Xiao Xi preparing to introduce Xiao Bei to her parents, signalling a hopeful future together. Meanwhile, other couples confront unresolved tensions, with Yu and A Xiu choosing to separate after acknowledging their relationship has run its course.
About Love succeeds in portraying relationships that feel grounded and imperfect. While the pacing slows in later episodes, the emotional payoff in the finale delivers a thoughtful reflection on modern romance.
Is the ending of About Love happy or sad?
The ending is bittersweet but mostly hopeful. Li Xiao Xi and Xiao Bei move toward a stable relationship, while other couples choose closure and personal growth.
Will there be About Love Season 2?
Season 2 has not been officially confirmed. However, rumours about a continuation have circulated among fans.
If a sequel happens, the story could explore Xiao Xi and Xiao Bei’s life after meeting the parents — possibly marriage, career challenges or new relationship tests. It may also revisit the lives of characters like Yu and A Xiu as they rebuild their futures.
Reports suggest the creative team may have ideas for continuing the story, but nothing is guaranteed. Much of that decision would likely rest with Tencent. Even if another season happens, expectations should remain cautious.
Why do fans want a second season?
Viewers feel the series leaves enough emotional threads open for further development, particularly around Xiao Xi and Xiao Bei’s next stage as a couple.
By the time About Love (玫瑰丛生) reaches its finale, the story becomes less about dramatic romance and more about understanding what love actually means. Some characters move forward together, while others step away to rediscover themselves.
Whether Tencent eventually continues the story or leaves it here, the drama has already sparked plenty of discussion among viewers.
Did the finale satisfy you, or were you hoping for a more definitive ending for the couples?