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Bai Lu has once again won over Chinese drama fans with Northward, and its final episode left audiences emotional. But was it a happy or sad ending?
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Bai Lu plays Xia Fenghua, a determined businesswoman diagnosed with a brain tumour at the peak of her career.
Forced to sell her courier company, she retreats to her hometown, leaving behind her dreams.
But fate has other plans when her former lover, Xie Wanghe (played by Ou Hao), learns of her illness.
Realising he may lose her forever, Xie Wanghe rushes to her side and proposes in a dramatic and emotional moment.
He vows to take care of her and her parents no matter the outcome of her surgery.
Overwhelmed by his love and determination, Xia Fenghua agrees to the operation.
Miraculously, the surgery is a success! The drama then shifts to a heartwarming scene—Xia Fenghua and Xie Wanghe celebrating their wedding on a boat, surrounded by their closest friends and family.
Bai Lu, stunning in a white gown, delivers a performance that leaves a lasting impression.
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More Than Just Romance
Northward isn't just a love story. It follows six childhood friends from a canal town navigating adulthood in the city.
Xia Fenghua builds a successful business, while Xie Wanghe pursues his ambitions in the same industry.
But their dreams pull them apart—until fate brings them together again.
As Xie Wanghe finds Xia Fenghua’s medication, he realises how far he's strayed from what truly matters.
In a tear-jerking moment, he confesses his feelings, promising that if she rejects him, he'll convince her mother with an extravagant dowry.
If she doesn’t survive, he’ll still care for her parents as his own. His raw, heartfelt words move Xia Fenghua to tears.
Viewers praised the chemistry between Bai Lu and Ou Hao, calling their scenes "incredibly touching" and "filled with real emotion."
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Many were brought to tears, especially during the wedding sequence. As the boat sails into the open sea, childhood memories blend with a hopeful future, closing Northward on an uplifting note.
A Perfect Ending?
The finale received widespread acclaim for its realistic yet emotional storytelling. Unlike many melodramas, Northward balanced heartbreak with hope.
Fans celebrated Bai Lu's performance, noting how she stepped beyond her usual roles to deliver a deeply layered character.
So, was the ending happy or sad? Perhaps a bit of both. But one thing is certain—Northward will be remembered as one of Bai Lu's most heartfelt dramas.