Yes. Shang Zhitao accepts Luan Nian’s marriage proposal at the end of The Early Spring. But the “yes” in episode 24 only feels earned because Luke finally stops treating love like another problem he can manage. He learns to stand beside Flora without making her choices for her.
After the breakup in the snow and Flora’s departure from Beijing in episode 21, she seemed ready to build a new life without him. The final chapter turns that distance into a tender reunion, shaped by actions that matter more than another grand speech.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for episode 24 and reveals the ending of The Early Spring.
Flora puts her home at risk to save the company
The final episode begins far from a fairy-tale atmosphere. Fu Dong admits that the company is going through a serious crisis: clients are pushing for lower prices, investors are pulling back, and cash flow can no longer cover expenses. He offers to work without pay, but Flora understands that goodwill does not pay the bills.
Her decision shows how much she has changed since leaving Beijing. Rather than pursuing a position at Lime, Zhitao is now fighting for something built on her own terms. She mortgages her home to keep the business alive—an enormous risk taken without a safety net.
Luke returns, but he does not try to buy a second chance
Luan Nian learns about the problem and does what he has always known how to do: find clients and open doors. The difference lies in how he approaches her. He gets the company’s address from Fu Dong, sends what the team needs, and shows up in person without demanding a place in Flora’s life.
When Zhitao refuses financial help, Luke does not push. Instead of a check, he hands her a résumé and asks for a job. It is a small but decisive shift in the couple’s power dynamic. The man who was once her superior agrees to stand beside her as an employee and partner, respecting the leadership Flora has earned.
They gradually rebuild their connection. Luke stays close, supports the company’s day-to-day operations, and helps care for the dog, who is also named Luke. When the animal falls ill and needs intravenous medication, Flora calls him. The gesture says a great deal: despite everything, Luan Nian is still the person she turns to in a moment of fear.
A confession beneath the aurora changes Flora’s perspective
Before the reconciliation, Lu Mi helps her friend face what she has been trying to hide. Flora apologizes for keeping secrets, but learns that Lu Mi had known about the relationship for a long time—and that pretending to be surprised was the most exhausting part.
Their conversation also touches on Lu Mi’s love life. Tu Ming’s family opposes their relationship because of her background, a wound that makes her advice even more sincere: Flora should not close the door on someone who is trying to change.
Then Tan Mian sends a video recorded during Luke’s trip. Standing beneath the Northern Lights, he appears emotional as he speaks on the phone and admits what he was never able to say simply. It was not indifference. Luke loved her, but he had spent years confusing care with control and silence with strength.
Do Flora and Luke spend the night together?
Yes. After watching the video, Flora can no longer see Luke’s return as merely a professional partnership. When he comes home, they nearly kiss, but Luan Nian pulls back. For the first time, he neither forces the moment nor assumes what she wants.
Later, Luke embraces and kisses her. Flora does not pull away. The intimate scene confirms their reconciliation without erasing what happened between them: it is not an automatic return to their old relationship, but the beginning of one in which they finally seem to stand on equal ground.
Flora’s father finds Luke in bed
Dawn brings an almost comical surprise. Zhitao’s father arrives and finds Luan Nian asleep beside his daughter, still holding her. Pressured by Flora’s parents, Luke does not avoid the conversation.
He explains that they dated, broke up because of a misunderstanding, and are still in love. He also makes it clear that he is serious about building a future with her—including marriage. Her parents do not object, but Flora is taken aback by how quickly he starts calling her his “wife.”
Luke also reveals that he had planned to work in the United States and return when she reached a manager position. The intention seemed romantic to him, but it also sums up the problem that drove them apart: once again, he had made plans for their future without including her in the decision. Now, however, Flora can imagine that future—including children—because she can choose it of her own free will.
Luke publicly acknowledges Flora at Lingmei
Zhitao accompanies Luan Nian as he returns to Beijing and Lingmei. There, he finally ends years of secrecy and announces their relationship in front of his colleagues. Liang Xin still jokes about the boss’s temperament, but the scene ends on a light note: Luke and Flora leave together, free of the professional distance that once hid everything.
The public announcement matters because Luke stops protecting his own image at the cost of Flora’s invisibility. Their relationship no longer exists only in hallways, cars, and private messages.
The museum reveals how Luke loved Flora in silence
The finale’s grand gesture is not the ring, but the path leading to it. Luke creates a small museum dedicated to Shang Zhitao’s journey since arriving in Beijing. Photographs, childhood mementos, and saved objects turn the couple’s misunderstandings into an honest declaration.
He says that the first ride he gave her home was not even on his route: even then, he was looking for a reason to stay close to her. He recalls their trip to the mountains, when he thought he would save her but ended up being saved by her, and acknowledges that gifts such as the bag and bouquet were born from mistaken assumptions.
More importantly, Luke admits his own failure. He always loved Flora, but confused love with possession and did not know how to express what he felt. After the breakup, he traveled through several cities trying to find her and finally understood that bringing her back was not enough: he had to earn a place in the life she chose to build.
Does Flora accept Luke’s marriage proposal?
Yes, Flora agrees to marry Luan Nian. After placing a necklace around her neck, Luke leads her to the final surprise. Luke the dog arrives with balloons and a playful message asking Zhitao to say yes. Luan Nian gets down on one knee with the ring as Lu Mi and their friends appear to witness the moment.
With tears in her eyes, Flora holds out her hand. Luke puts on the ring, and they embrace and kiss. The episode ends without showing the ceremony, but leaves no doubt about the couple’s future: they are together and engaged.
What does the ending of The Early Spring mean?
The ending does not reward Flora for returning to where she started. She does not give up the company, hand Luke control of her career, or erase the pain of the previous six years. What changes is Luan Nian: he goes from being a boss and self-appointed protector to someone willing to work under her leadership, hear “no,” and wait for her choice.
That is why the proposal completes their arc without diminishing Zhitao’s growth. Flora accepts Luke when she no longer needs him to survive in Beijing or validate her competence. She says “yes” after reclaiming her own voice.
The museum also serves as a farewell to the old version of their relationship. Each object records a love that existed but was suffocated by hierarchy, pride, and decisions made in secret. By acknowledging those mistakes in front of her, Luke finally turns memory into accountability.
Where to watch episode 24 of The Early Spring?
The final episode is available to Youku VIP subscribers. The Early Spring is also listed on Netflix, although episode release dates and times can vary by country. Check the series page in your region before watching.