Reaching Out(2001)

Reaching Out is a series about three orphans bound by family ties forged in childhood. Dai Fusheng, the eldest, has always looked after Liu Ersuo, a drifter content to depend on his support. Hui Ting, the third member of their makeshift family, harbors unspoken feelings for Dai Fusheng—but she knows his affection is purely fraternal. His heart belongs to Yin Xueyi, a woman outside their circle. Rather than confess her love, Hui Ting chooses selflessness, quietly helping Dai Fusheng pursue his true interest. As the three navigate adulthood, their bonds are tested by desire, loyalty, and the question of whether family love can coexist with romantic longing.