Zhu Yun's college life has just begun, but is disrupted by the arrival of the bad boy, Li Xun, who turns her world upside down.
Where to Watch Lighter and Princess • Season 1
36 Episodes
Episode 1
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Episode 1After years abroad, Zhu Yun returns to her hometown filled with memories and old friends. Meanwhile, Li Xun tries to adapt to his post-prison life.
Episode 2
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Episode 2An unexpected reunion sends Zhu Yun on a trip down memory lane, where a defiant classmate becomes a major headache during her freshman year.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Zhu Yun confronts Li Xun about his absence from class. Soon after, a computer virus from Li Xun causes chaos in his department.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Zhu Yun grows frustrated with Li Xun's defiant moves. At the school's talent show, her stand-up act is disrupted by a daring confession.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Zhu Yun and Gao Jianhong feel threatened as people flock to Li Xun's coding camp, and they decide to challenge him to prove their programming skills.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Before her abrupt departure from school, Ren Di shares a secret with Zhu Yun. Shortly after, Mr. Lin offers Zhu Yun some thought-provoking advice.
Episode 7
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Episode 7Gao Jianhong's ego grows as the team tries to secure a major project, but things don't go as planned. Soon, Zhu Yun has to face a harsh reality.
Episode 8
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Episode 8The arrival of a condescending supervisor unsettles the coding camp members. Li Xun grows closer to Zhu Yun after they confide in each other.
Episode 9
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Episode 9On a hiking trip, Li Xun, Zhu Yun and Gao Jianhong agree to form a trio to develop their own app. However, their efforts leave Zhang Xiaobei furious.
Episode 10
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Episode 10A vengeful act from Zhang Xiaobei threatens Zhu Yun's future. Later, Li Xun decides to sacrifice their project to protect Zhu Yun.
Episode 11
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Episode 11Zhu Yun's mother asks her to stay away from a bad influence. After a volleyball class goes awry, a new admirer of Zhu Yun ignites jealousy in Li Xun.
Episode 12
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Episode 12A new pursuer of Zhu Yun fuels Li Xun's competitiveness. Later, a meeting with Li Xun's sister gives Zhu Yun some insight into his past.
Episode 13
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Episode 13After losing a cherished item, Li Xun opens up about his past. Gao Jianhong, feeling excluded in the coding camp, wants to pursue his own ventures.
Episode 14
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Episode 14As the holiday season approaches, Zhu Yun grows worried about Li Xun who falls ill. Later, they find a way to spend a special New Year's Eve together.
Episode 15
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Episode 15After an unexpected encounter, Zhu Yun tries to keep her distance from Tian Xiuzhu. Gao Jianhong becomes infatuated with a passionate fan.
Episode 16
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Episode 16A run-in with a condescending rival ignites Zhu Yun's competitive spirit. Another conflict breaks out between Li Xun and Gao Jianhong.
Episode 17
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Episode 17Gao Jianhong accidentally uncovers a scandalous secret. Soon after, Fang Zhijing has to face a bold public challenge from Li Xun.
Episode 18
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Episode 18Zhu Yun musters the courage to reveal her true feelings to Li Xun. Three years later, Li Xun presents Zhu Yun with a grand and unexpected surprise.
Episode 19
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Episode 19As graduation day nears, Zhu Yun and her friends begin to plan for their future. Meanwhile, Gao Jianhong stuns everyone with an unexpected decision.
Episode 20
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Episode 20While Gao Jianhong prepares to study abroad, he turns to Li Xun for a favor. Zhu Yun's career decision leads to a huge fallout with her parents.
Episode 21
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Episode 21Zhu Yun tries to console Li Xun after a devastating tragedy. Soon after, Li Xun meets with the Zhu family in hopes of gaining their blessings.
Episode 22
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Episode 22The misunderstanding between Li Xun and Zhu Yun intensifies. Soon after, Fang Zhijing's award acceptance speech devolves into a scene of chaos.
Episode 23
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Episode 23Zhu Yun faces a cruel confession at a prison visit. As time goes by, Gao Jianhong reveals his true colors as he assumes control of Li Xun's company.
Episode 24
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Episode 24At an industry summit, Li Xun issues an ultimatum to Gao Jianhong. Later, Zhu Yun and Li Xun reunite as colleagues at another startup.
Episode 25
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Episode 25At their new company, Zhu Yun and Li Xun face a rocky start and a peculiar boss while the two try to save a doomed project.
Episode 26
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Episode 26An unexpected visitor shows up at Li Xun's place with a generous offer. Tian Xiuzhu’s close friendship with Zhu Yun leaves Li Xun bitter inside.
Episode 27
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Episode 27Out of his jealousy of Tian Xiuzhu, Li Xun hurts Zhu Yun once again. A medical emergency reveals Zhu Yun’s pain in the past three years.
Episode 28
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Episode 28Li Xun and Zhu Yun's new game is released to rave reviews, but its success ignites Gao Jianhong's envy. Hou Ning's efforts to help Li Xun backfire.
Episode 29
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Episode 29Zhu Yun and Li Xun's startup struggles against a massive ad campaign from a rival game. Dong Siyang takes his team to a retreat to boost morale.
Episode 30
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Episode 30Li Xun pours his passion into a new entrepreneurial endeavor. Meanwhile, Gao Jianhong launches an investigation into Hou Ning's past.
Episode 31
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Episode 31During the holiday season, a hacking incident leaves Zhu Yun and Li Xun scrambling to fix their game while Dong Siyang tries to track down the hacker.
Episode 32
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Episode 32Despite his past misconduct, Hou Ning finds a home and a new job. A revelation makes Ren Di realize the sacrifice her partner makes.
Episode 33
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Episode 33Gao Jianhong sends his wife to perform a despicable task. After an award ceremony, Xu Lina opens up to Li Xun about her life in the past few years.
Episode 34
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Episode 34Obsessed with winning, Gao Jianhong entangles himself in one crisis after another. Xu Lina tries to convince Li Xun and Zhu Yun to drop a big lawsuit.
Episode 35
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Episode 35Gao Jianhong hopes to leverage a sex scandal to win a legal battle. Later, Li Xun and Zhu Yun contemplate Gao Jianhong's sudden decline in health.
Episode 36
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Episode 36Gao Jianhong reveals his struggles over all these years. Accompanied by friends, Li Xun and Zhu Yun progress to the next phase of their lives.
