Okay, here is an English summary of the storyline for the Xiao Dai Shi (Little Big Era) series:
Xiao Dai Shi (Little Big Era) Story Overview
Little Big Era (Xiao Dai Shi) is a Chinese web drama series that serves as a prequel to the hugely popular Fahrenheit 41.1 (Dawen 41.1) franchise. It primarily focuses on the lives, friendships, rivalries, and romantic entanglements of a group of four high school girls from Shanghai as they navigate the pressures of adolescence, family expectations, and the emergence of their careers in the early 2000s.
Main Characters:
- Lin Xiaohui (顾里): The "ice queen," known for her intelligence, aloofness, social status, and strong sense of independence. She often appears cold but has a hidden vulnerability.
- Chen Aiyu (南湘): A talented and beautiful girl with a tragic past. She dreams of becoming a famous writer and is passionate but often emotionally fragile.
- Xu Jinglei (顾源): A stylish and somewhat spoiled rich girl, often seen as Lin Xiaohui's close confidante and rival to Chen Aiyu.
- Ye Qingtong (唐宛如): A kind-hearted, slightly awkward, and insecure girl who dreams of becoming an actress. She often feels overshadowed by the others but possesses a pure and resilient spirit.
Plot Summary:
The story begins in Shanghai during the early 2000s, focusing on the four high school friends as they face various challenges together. They share dreams, support each other through personal struggles, and simultaneously experience intense rivalries, particularly among the three main characters (Lin Xiaohui, Chen Aiyu, and Xu Jinglei) concerning their respective romantic interests and social standing.
Key elements explored throughout the series include:
- Coming-of-age struggles: Dealing with first loves, friendship betrayals, family pressures, and discovering one's identity.
- Rivalries: The complex dynamics between the four friends, especially the competition and animosity between Lin Xiaohui and Chen Aiyu.
- Career aspirations: Their dreams and early steps towards achieving success in their chosen fields – literature (Chen Aiyu), business/influencing (Lin Xiaohui), fashion (Xu Jinglei), and acting (Ye Qingtong).
- Social commentary: Reflecting the changing social landscape, wealth disparity, and pressures of high society in Shanghai.
Little Big Era portrays the intense emotions, youthful ambitions, and dramatic moments of this specific era, setting the stage for the events that will later unfold in the Fahrenheit 41.1 series, connecting their high school experiences to their adult lives.
