Good Night (Guo Qi Lin, Zhang Xue Ying) (2026) Chinese Drama

Good Night (此处通往繁星 / Ci Chu Tong Wang Fan Xing) is a 2026 Chinese metropolitan comedy drama starring Guo Qi Lin and Zhang Xue Ying. The story follows Wang Can, who returns to his hometown after failing to establish himself in Beijing and takes a temporary job at Qingliangshan Funeral Home. Reunited with three childhood friends who now work alongside him, he gradually discovers the meaning behind their profession. Through countless farewells, Wang Can grows into a skilled mortician and eventually chooses to stay, standing alongside his coworkers in their shared calling.

Title: Good Night
Chinese Title: 此处通往繁星 / Ci Chu Tong Wang Fan Xing
Episodes: 10
Broadcast Date: 9 October 2026
Broadcast Network: Youku, Mango TV
Genre: Metropolitan, Comedy
Director: Shi Yue
Screenwriter: Bao Jing Jing
Production Company: Youku, Perfect World Pictures, Curiosity Pictures
Watch On: YouTube

Goodnight Synopsis

After failing in Beijing, Wang Can returns home and takes a job at Qingliangshan Funeral Home, planning it as a stopgap. Reunited with three childhood friends who are now his coworkers, he slowly discovers the true meaning of the job. Through countless farewells, he becomes a skilled mortician. Faced with the choice to leave again or stay, Wang Can chooses to remain. Together, they stand by their calling.

Story Breakdown

Wang Can Returns Home

After failing to establish himself in Beijing, Wang Can returns to his hometown and takes a job at Qingliangshan Funeral Home. Initially, he sees the position as a temporary arrangement rather than a long-term career.

Reuniting with Childhood Friends

At the funeral home, Wang Can reunites with three childhood friends who have become his coworkers. Their reunion brings familiar faces into his new working environment as he begins adjusting to the job.

Discovering the Meaning of the Job

What begins as a stopgap gradually becomes something more meaningful. Through the many farewells he encounters, Wang Can starts to understand the significance of the work performed at the funeral home.

Becoming a Skilled Mortician

As he continues working at Qingliangshan Funeral Home, Wang Can gains experience and develops into a skilled mortician. His growing understanding of the profession changes how he views his place there.

Choosing to Stay

Eventually, Wang Can faces a choice between leaving his hometown again and remaining at the funeral home. He decides to stay, joining his coworkers in continuing their shared calling.