Episode 1
Episode 1
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
TV series
The Rational Life
2021TV-141 season8.0 / 10
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 5, 2026
The Rational Life premiered March 31, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
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Episode 2
Episode 2
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 3
Episode 3
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 4
Episode 4
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 5
Episode 5
47m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 6
Episode 6
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 7
Episode 7
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 8
Episode 8
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 9
Episode 9
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 10
Episode 10
47m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 11
Episode 11
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 12
Episode 12
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 13
Episode 13
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 14
Episode 14
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 15
Episode 15
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 16
Episode 16
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 17
Episode 17
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 18
Episode 18
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 19
Episode 19
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 20
Episode 20
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 21
Episode 21
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 22
Episode 22
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 23
Episode 23
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 24
Episode 24
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 25
Episode 25
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 26
Episode 26
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 27
Episode 27
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 28
Episode 28
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 29
Episode 29
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 30
Episode 30
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 31
Episode 31
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 32
Episode 32
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 33
Episode 33
46m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 34
Episode 34
45m
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode 35
Episode 35
48mfinale
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Directed by Hsu Fu-chunWritten by Chen Tong
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
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Cast
Qin LanShen Ruoxin
Dylan WangQi Xiao
Lin XinyiYou Sijia
Bao WenjingSong Ziyan
Gu KejaZou Ying
Jiang YixuanFei Fei 'Elizabeth'
Wei LaiXin Di
Guo TongtongMadame JinCredits
- Written by
- Chen Tong
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 35
- Original language
- Chinese
- Original title
- 理智派生活
Networks & production
Mango TVChina
Hunan TVChina
Themes
businessfamily pressurehealthy main's relationshipinspiringmale chases female firstmother daughter relationshipolder woman younger man relationshiprivalry