Until the sun burns
A rural girl Xu Yuan and a deaf-mute boy Gu Ye were forced to separate due to a murder. Many years later, Xu Wish became the wife of a glamorous CEO and traveled around the world of fame and fortune; after Gu Ye was released from prison, he became the adopted son of a mafia boss and came back strong. The former desperate mandarin ducks reunited again, the ultimate taboo pull between an upper-class lady and a deaf-mute boss, the disparity in status, lingering old sins, and hard-to-break love and hate. He is her original sin and weakness hidden under the glory, and she is his only obsession after returning from the bloody battle.
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Story guide
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A rural girl Xu Yuan and a deaf-mute boy Gu Ye were forced to separate due to a murder. Many years later, Xu Wish became the wife of a glamorous CEO and traveled around the world of fame and fortune; after Gu Ye was released from prison, he became the adopted son of a mafia boss and came back strong. The former desperate mandarin ducks reunited again, the ultimate taboo pull between an upper-class lady and a deaf-mute boss, the disparity in status, lingering old sins, and hard-to-break love and hate. He is her original sin and weakness hidden under the glory, and she is his only obsession after returning from the bloody battle.
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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by love and urban love.
Narrative framework
The story moves from its initiating crisis through escalating choices toward a confrontation that changes the central relationship.
Main character relationships
Swipe to exploreA central figure in Until the sun burns.
zhai yi ying is source-credited as xu yuan.
A central figure in Until the sun burns.
ma xiao yu is source-credited as gu ye.
Core story elements
love shapes the title's main conflict.
urban love shapes the title's main conflict.
Reunion shapes the title's main conflict.
old friends reunited shapes the title's main conflict.
Two-way redemption shapes the title's main conflict.
The truth comes out shapes the title's main conflict.
Season and episode guide
The public synopsis establishes the threat, rupture, or discovery that starts the story.
The leads make choices that expose alliances, identities, and competing goals.
The central confrontation changes who holds power or trust.
Until the sun burns cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
 Zhai Yi Ying 翟一莹 / Zhai Yi Ying | as xu yuan | View actor works |
| | as gu ye | View actor works |
2 cast credits
Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- Until the sun burns
- Chinese title
- 直到烈日燃烧
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Zhi Dao Lie Ri Ran Shao
FAQ
Where can I watch Until the sun burns, and how much does the available player cover?
Official listings include Hongguo.
How many episodes does Until the sun burns have?
Until the sun burns is listed with 63 episodes.
What creates the central relationship conflict in Until the sun burns?
A rural girl Xu Yuan and a deaf-mute boy Gu Ye were forced to separate due to a murder. Many years later, Xu Wish became the wife of a glamorous CEO and traveled around the world of fame and fortune; after Gu Ye was released from prison, he became the adopted son of a mafia boss and came back strong. The former desperate mandarin ducks reunited again, the ultimate taboo pull between an upper-class lady and a deaf-mute boss, the disparity in status, lingering old sins, and hard-to-break love and hate. He is her original sin and weakness hidden under the glory, and she is his only obsession after returning from the bloody battle. The concrete mechanics include love: love shapes the title's main conflict; urban love: urban love shapes the title's main conflict.
Who plays the principal roles in Until the sun burns?
Zhai Yi Ying plays xu yuan. Ma Xiao Yu plays gu ye.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for Until the sun burns?
Other useful title forms are 直到烈日燃烧 and Zhi Dao Lie Ri Ran Shao.
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