Season 1 Plot
A sweet and handsome son of a former gangster finds himself falling in love with a bubbly radio host as he helps her get over her cheating boyfriend.
Love Around Season 1 aired on January 1st, 2013.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Episode 1
Reeling from a breakup, hotel manager Zhou Zhen crosses paths with plucky radio DJ Xiao-Shu, who's plotting a birthday surprise for her boyfriend.
2. Episode 2
Zhou Zhen jumps in to help a devastated Xiao-Shu, who thanks him with a nice dinner. But the celebration lands them both in hot water.
3. Episode 3
Mr. Zhou vows to buy the radio station after Xiao-Shu criticizes him on the air. Zhou Zhen finds himself in a showdown with Jason and friends.
4. Episode 4
Jason pays the price for picking a fight with Zhou Zhen. Xiao-Shu tries to take Zhou Zhen's mind off an awkward encounter with his ex.
5. Episode 5
An old friend surprises Xiao-Shu, Zhou Zhen helps out with a sudden crisis at the radio station, and Ying-Ying's revenge plot goes awry.
6. Episode 6
As another setback rocks the station, Zhou Zhen begins to suspect his father is involved. Ying-Ying comes up with a new ploy to punish Zhe-Xuan.
7. Episode 7
After finding a sneaky way to help Xiao-Shu with her money problems, Zhou Zhen announces a sudden career change, stoking tensions with his father.
8. Episode 8
Just as Xiao-Shu begins to see Zhou Zhen in a new light, they're trapped in an elevator together. Zhe-Xuan realizes he may have a romantic rival.
9. Episode 9
Ying-Ying begs Zhou Zhen for help with her new enterprise. During a visit to a nursing home, Xiao-Shu discovers a different side of Mr. Zhou.
10. Episode 10
While Zhou Zhen competes for an ad contract, Zhe-Xuan works up the nerve to confess his feelings. Xiao-Shu confronts Mr. Zhou at a restaurant.
11. Episode 11
Xiao-Shu gives Zhe-Xuan her answer. After learning the truth about Zhou Zhen's "girlfriend," Xiao-Shu spends the day with him at a children's home.
12. Episode 12
A shocking turn of events in the mountains puts Xiao-Shu in danger. Zhou Zhen rushes to help but is hampered by his injuries.
13. Episode 13
After realizing just how much Zhou Zhen has done for her, Xiao-Shu throws herself into taking care of him and extends a surprising offer to Mr. Zhou.
14. Episode 14
Zhou Zhen returns to his old life, but he and Xiao-Shu can't stop thinking about each other. Jessica tries to nudge their romance along.
15. Episode 15
The candies from the Love God lead to awkward mix-ups and misunderstandings at the hotel. Zhou Zhen leads Xiao-Shu to a romantic spot.
16. Episode 16
Giddy in love, Xiao-Shu and Zhou Zhen prepare Valentine's Day surprises for each other. A crisis brings Zhe-Xuan and Ying-Ying closer.
17. Episode 17
After the televised kiss, Zhou Zhen braces for an awkward meeting with Xiao-Shu's parents. Ying-Ying tries to figure out whether Zhe-Xuan likes her.
18. Episode 18
At the hot springs, Mr. Liang drops a bombshell on Zhou Zhen. Fei-Li tries to connect with Jessica. Mr. Zhou issues an invitation to Xiao-Shu.
19. Episode 19
Zhou Zhen's grandmother tries to push his romance with Xiao-Shu to the next level. A meeting between the two families leads to a startling revelation.
20. Episode 20
As painful memories come flooding back to the Liangs, Zhou Zhen finds himself in a difficult position. Ying-Ying surprises Zhe-Xuan at his apartment.
21. Episode 21
A visit with Mrs. Liang stirs up more trouble for Zhou Zhen and leaves him wrestling with an impossible choice.
22. Episode 22
A newcomer creates a stir at the radio station. As Xiao-Shu prepares a feast for her mother's birthday, Zhou Zhen plots his exit strategy.
23. Episode 23
As Zhe-Xuan comforts a heartbroken Xiao-Shu, Ying-Ying realizes the depth of their connection. Zhou Zhen reaches out to Mr. Liang with an offering.
24. Episode 24
Determined to root out the real reason for the breakup, Xiao-Shu visits Mr. Zhou. Zhou Zhen learns more about Mr. Liang's role in the accident.
25. Episode 25
Ying-Ying visits Zhe-Xuan to declare her true feelings. The station employees rally behind Pei-Ni. Grandma Zhou and Xiao-Shu hatch a secret plan.
26. Episode 26
Xiao-Shu plays a trick on Zhou Zhen. A friend finds a clever way to make them spend the day together. Zhou Zhen receives troubling news about his ex.
27. Episode 27
Ying-Ying gets a chance to show off what she's learned to Zhe-Xuan. A scary incident at the hotel awakens a long-buried memory for Xiao-Shu.
28. Episode 28
A newly defiant Xiao-Shu struggles with conflicting feelings toward her father and catches Mr. Zhou off guard with an emotional speech.
29. Episode 29
With the truth finally out in the open, Xiao-Shu and Zhou Zhen begin to rebuild their relationship. Mr. Liang comes home to an unwelcome surprise.
30. Episode 30
Zhe-Xuan gets an unexpected introduction to Ying-Ying's family. Mr. Liang opens up to Xiao-Shu about the secret he kept for so many years.
31. Episode 31
Zhou Zhen keeps Xiao-Shu company during an anxious night. A heartbreaking scene unfolds as Mrs. Liang learns the truth about Xiao-Kai's accident.
32. Episode 32
Xiao-Shu is stunned by a pair of abrupt moves by her mother and father. At the radio station, another elevator emergency leads to a confession.
33. Episode 33
To mend the rift between her parents, Xiao-Shu announces she's getting married. But even Zhou Zhen isn't sure whether she means it.