Love for You (Chinese: 野狗骨头; pinyin: Yěgǒu Gǔtou) is a 2026 Chinese television series starring Zhang Jingyi and Song Weilong. It is adapted from the web novel Ye Gou Gu Tou by Xiu Tu Cheng, directed by Liu Junjie and written by Xiao Xiao . The story is about the lives of two youths who meet through their parents' relationship but go separate ways due to a devastating fire incident. Years later, work reunites them in their hometown, where they face the wounds and dangers of the past together, and unresolved feelings reignite. They must decide whether love can survive the years between them. On 5 July 2026, it was released on Mango TV and Rakuten Viki.
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Synopsis
In the 1990s, the lives of Chen Yi (Song Weilong) and Miao Jing (Zhang Jingyi) become intertwined after their parents meet. Initially hostile, both started to depend on each other for survival after Chen's father dies and Miao's mother disappears.
During their university years, Miao Jing confesses her feelings for Chen Yi. However, Chen Yi becomes a key witness in a high-profile arson case. To ensure Miao Jing's safety from the criminals involved, he forces her to leave their hometown of Tengcheng while he cooperates with the police.
Years later, Miao Jing returns to Tengcheng as an auditor for Good Luck Logistics, where she reunites with Chen Yi, who now operates a local billiards hall. Wary of the logistics company's boss, Zhang Bin, due to ties to the past arson incident, Chen Yi attempts to dissuade Miao Jing from her work. As Zhang Bin's involvement in a smuggling syndicate is exposed, Chen Yi enters the conflict to protect Miao Jing. Working alongside the police, the pair eventually bring the criminal organization to justice. In the aftermath, a seriously injured Chen Yi confesses his love to Miao Jing, and the two reconcile as a couple.
Cast
Main
Song Weilong as Chen Yi: A young man with a tough exterior but a protective heart.
Zhang Jingyi as Miao Jing: A resilient young woman navigating family and personal struggles.
Supporting
He Ruixian as Tu Li
Liang Jingkang as Cen Ye
Production
The series was first officially unveiled during the Mango TV 2024–2025 annual conference as a major 'Youth Healing' project.
On May 15, 2025, the production team released the first official posters during the booting ceremony, and principal photography officially began in Huizhou, Guangdong Province. The production team utilized the coastal city's unique mix of 1990s-style residential alleys and modern logistics hubs to represent the fictional city of "Tengcheng". On 10 September 2025, the filming was officially wrapped in Huizhou.
Reception
The series topped the Weibo Drama Popularity Index, and surpassed 50 million views within two days; the pilot episode surpassed 20 million views within the first two hours. During its broadcast, it remained in Parade's 'Top 3 Contemporary Chinese Dramas' list.
Ratings
The Orange number represents the lowest ratings and the Blue number represents the highest ratings in China.
Based on the average audience share per day (Yunhe Data).