Meteor Garden (2001)

Name: Meteor Garden
Rating: 7.1

Rating: 7.1

Synopsis

Shan Cai, whose parents are far from wealthy, attends Ying De University, the private school established exclusively for rich students. Besides being looked down by rich classmates, she has angered the leader of F4, Dao Ming Si.

First Air Date: 2001-04-21

Last Air Date: 2002-12-25

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 60

Created By: Angie Chai

Networks: CTS

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Top Cast

Barbie Hsu as Shan Cai
Jerry Yan as Daoming Si
Vic Chou as Huaze Lei
Ken Chu as Xi-men
Vanness Wu as Mei-zuo
Winnie Chien as Tengtang Jing
Edward Ou as Chen Qing-he
Moon Wang as Shan Cai's Mother
Dong Zhicheng as Shan Cai's Father
Michelle Saram as Ye Sha

Seasons

None (2001)

Shan Cai, a working-class girl, enters the elite Ying De University and clashes with Daoming Si, the arrogant leader of F4. Unfazed by his power, she stands up to him, drawing both his interest and his torment. Meanwhile, she finds comfort in the kind-hearted Huaze Lei. As Daoming Si’s feelings deepen, his ruthless mother steps in to keep them apart. Can love bridge their worlds despite class differences and obstacles?

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2001-04-21)

Shan Cai was unhappy on her first day at the Ying De University. She didn't like her coward instructors and her rich and arrogant classmates, especially the guys who call themselves F4. The next day, tension was developed between Shan Cai and Dao Ming Si when she scolded him about his unmanly behaviour towards her best friend, Li Chen. Because of the incident, no one from the university dared to talk to Shan Cai, who then received a ""red tag"". Feeling upset with her current situation, Shan Cai ran towards the university's rooftop and cried with her anger. She was touched when F4's Hua Zhe Lei offered his handkerchief to her. On her way home, she bumped onto Dao Ming Si, and was warned by him to prepare for the next day's attack. Strong-headed San Chai then decided to declare war on F4 and challenged Dao Ming Si by sticking her own self-made red tag onto his forehead. Much to her surprise, Shan Cai was almost raped by the two guys sent by Dao Ming Si to scare her. Hua Zhe Lei just came
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2001-04-22)

Shan Cai's anger to Dao Ming Si has reached its peak, as she saw the non-virgin stuff written about her on the board. She informs everyone that she's still a virgin. At home, Dao Ming Si took a relationship quiz that made him learn about himself. Shan Cai's affection on Lei was starting to grow, and she's trying to digest the news about his love life. The next day, she got to learn more about the Jing-Lei relationship from Mei Zhuo and Xi Men. When Shan Cai fainted at university, Dao Ming Si learns about it and decided to visit her at home.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2001-04-23)

Shan Cai was surprised when Dao Ming Si visited her in her home. Her parents were surprised when they found out about his social status, and immediately invited him to stay for dinner with them. When Dao Ming Si offered to cover her expenses for the upcoming class trip, Shan Cai immediately turned down his offer, and told him that she's going to take her friend's offer on the cruise trip instead. Shan Cai was surprised to see F4 at the port, who eventually opted for the cruise trip. She had no other choice but to attend the party with them, where she found herself in a 'lip-lock' game with Dao Ming Si. That night, she happened to hear Lei and Jing's conversation and learned that Lei was still in-love with Jing. At the university, Dao Ming Si heard about the rumours about Shan Cai and Hua Zhe Lei spending some moments together. He immediately went to look for Shan Cai and started to kiss her. The next day, Shan Cai received an elegant dress from Dao Ming Si. She gave the dress to Li Che
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2001-04-24)

Hua Zhe Lei was dissapointed to hear Jing's announced in her party that she was leaving for Paris to pursue her dream. The next day, Shan Cai begged her to stay in the country for Hua Zhe Lei, but she has already made up her mind. Lei then decided to follow Jing in Paris. Dao Ming Si wanted to make up with Shan Cai, so he asked her to go out with him for a date. She then decided and meet up with him, and he brought her to an expensive cafÃ© in a hotel. They started arguing and ended up at the fire exit staircase, where they eventually made up, but realized that they were locked. Both of them had no choice but to spend the night there together. When Dao Ming Si was about to kiss Shan Cai, they were interrupted by a cleaner who unlocked the door. The rumours about them spending the night together in that hotel became an issue in the university.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2001-04-25)

Shan Cai woke up in a hotel room after getting drunk with her friends, wondering how she got there. The club DJ met up with her to return her ID which he accidentally took that night, and explained to her that nothing happened. Meanwhile, Xi Men and Mei Zuo told Dao Ming Si that Shan Cai might have feelings for him, but was just afraid to tell him. The following day, photos of Shan Cai and the club DJ, which was secretly taken, were posted on the university's notice board. Dao Ming Si was dissapointed, and went on his way drinking. Li Chen brought him to a nearby hotel, kissed him, and confessed her feelings for him. He rejected her, and immediately rushed to the university to save Shan Cai from getting beaten by other male students. Dao Ming Si brought Shan Cai to his house, told her how much he cares about her, and kissed her passionately. Hua Zhe Lei arrived from Paris and showed up at the pub, Dao Ming Si introduced Shan Cai to his friends as his girlfriend. Shan Cai immediately de
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2001-04-26)

Shan Cai learned that the person responsible behind the photos posted in the university's notice board was her best friend, Li Chen. Li Chen told her that she has always envied her, and Shan Cai was really dissapointed. The next day, Li Chen apolozed for the last time and left the university for good. F4 and Shan Cai went to Japan for a short holiday. That night, Shan Cai went out for a walk along the beach joined Hua Zhe Lei at the seaside. Her cellular rang after a while and immediately went back to see Dao Ming Si. The next day, Dao Ming Si found out that Shan Cai met up with Lei at the seaside that night. Shan Cai learned about the news on Jing's marriage in a magazine. That night, she went out for a walk along the beach to see Lei once again. This time, Shan Cai and Lei hugged each other and kissed, not knowing that Dao Ming Si was actually watching them. Dao Ming Si's older sister arrived from New York, and learned about the tension between Ah Si and Lei.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2001-04-27)

Dao Ming Si waited for Shan Cai outside her house to ask her to confess her feelings for him. He was willing to cancel the competition and forgive her since he really loves her, but Shan Cai refused to tell him about her feelings. Lei thought of a clever plan to win the competition against Dao Ming Si by pretending to be intimate with Shan Cai, that made Dao Ming Si loose his temper and cancel the competition. Dao Ming Si started to drink again, and eventually decided to go to New York with her sister. Shan Cai found out about his sudden decision and immediately confronted him. She became very emotional and started to feel upset. At home, Shan Cai found out that her father was fired from his job and they had to move to a smaller house. At the airport, Lei talked to Dao Ming Si and told him that it was him that Shan Cai really likes. After learning about Shan Cai's current financial condition, F3 visited her and helped her sell some cakes.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2001-04-28)

Shan Cai arrived in her home and was surprised to see Dao Ming Si waiting for her there. F4 was once again reunited. Shan Cai found out that her father had borrowed a huge amount of money from the loan sharks and he couldn't afford to pay up, so she had no other choice but to borrow money from Dao Ming Si. In return to this favor, he wanted her to do something for him for the upcoming Saturday. When she went out to meet him on the said day, Dao Ming Si was surprised to her with a kid, which was supposed to be taken care of by her mother. Shan Cai was able find a second job at a fast food restaurant. Dao Ming Si learned about this, so he went to visit her at work, but they an argued about the guy who helped her get the job. Later, Shan Cai was introduced to a modeling job, where she met up with a strange lady who turned out to be a fake. The modeling pictures were used for false advertisement, and she really felt upset with it. Shan Cai then felt that she must draw the line between her
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2001-04-29)

Though overwhelmed by Dao Ming Si's declaration of his love for her, Shan Cai turned him down. Shan Cai was kidnapped, and was surprised to learn that the man behind it turns out to be Xiao Suen, the guy who introduced her to the modeling job. He used her in order to lure Dao Ming Si into his trap. Dao Ming Si soon arrived there after receiving a call from the culprit. He and Shan Cai eventually managed to get out from there after getting beaten up. After the incident, things went good between San Chai and Dao Ming Si. He then invited her to his birthday party, and at the same time, he wanted to introduce her to his mom. At the party, Lei lied to Dao Ming Si's mom about Shan Cai's social status. Ah Si's mom wanted to embarrass her by asking her to play the piano in order to prove if she really comes from a wealthy family.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2001-04-30)

Shan Cai surprised everyone at the party by being able to play the piano gracefully. Dao Ming Si's mom asked her to leave the place immediately, in which Shan Cai did. Dao Ming Si soon followed her and they drove to a riverside, where Shan Cai gave her birthday present for him... the 'Dao Ming Si look-alike cookies.' After getting information about Shan Cai's family background, Dao Ming Si's mom went to Shan Cai's home and offered them US$1 million just to stay away from her son. Shan Cai's family turned down the offer. Dao Ming Si's mom won't stop until she breaks off the relationship of her son with Shan Cai.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2001-05-01)

Dao Ming Si's mom arranged her son's engagement with Xiao Ji. F3 and Shan Cai couldn't believe that Dao Ming Si was willing to try out the marriage with Xiao Ji. When Lei invited Shan Cai for a cup of espresso, they realized that Xiao Ji and Dao Ming Sze were also dating in the same cafÃ©. The four soon found themselves together in one table. Later that day, Xiao Ji invited Shan Cai to try out the spa. Lei and Ah Si later got in there after Shan Cai lost her consiousness. Xiao Ji realized that Dao Ming Si was still in-love with Shan Cai. That night, Xiao Ji tried to win Ah Si's heart by standing naked in front of him, which he ignored. Shan Cai went to their room and saw Xiao Ji on top of Dao Ming Si. While Shan Cai was crying on Lei's shoulder, Dao Ming Si left Xiao Ji crying the next morning. When Shan Cai got home, her parents told her that they will be leaving the city for the suburb. Hoping to come into good terms with Shan Cai, Xaio Ji visited her and explained the incident she sa
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2001-05-02)

Dao Ming Si's mom visited Shan Cai, who now lives alone in her apartment, and tried to buy her off for the second time. Shan Cai declined the offer. Later, she realized that Dao Ming Si's mom has bought the place where she was staying. Dao Ming Si found out about this and immediately looked for Shan Cai. Dao Ming Si's mom went to New York to handle some business matter, and assigned her personal assistant, Yu Tian, to watch over her son. When Dao Ming Si was able to find Shan Cai, he decided to bring her to his house. Yu Tian was there when they arrived. He told Dao Ming Si that Shan Cai needs to work as a maid if she wants to stay in the house. Shan Cai agreed to this inspite of Ah Si's objection. When Dao Ming Si invited Shan Cai to star-gaze with him one night, he surprised her with a diamond necklace present.
Ep. 13: Episode 13 (2001-05-03)

Dao Ming Si's mom arrived back from New York and found out that Shan Cai was staying in their house. She humiliated Shan Cai and asked her to leave immediately. Meanwhile, Shan Cai was worried about Xiao Yu who was dating the playboy, Xi Men. F4 discussed the return of Dao Ming Si's mom, and the possible moves that she might do to hurt Shan Cai. F3 suggested Dao Ming Si to move out from his house and find a place where he and Shan Cai can live together. Shan Cai met up with Dao Ming Si and did not agree with his plan. For the first time, Shan Cai made the move to kiss Dao Ming Si, which surprised him.
Ep. 14: Episode 14 (2001-05-04)

Shan Cai confronted Dao Ming Si's mom after learning about the move she made in order to hurt her friends. Shan Cai plead to her to leave her friends alone, and she promised to stay away from her son. That night, Shan Cai broke up with Dao Ming Si. The next day, she dropped out from the university and reunited with her parents at the suburb. Shan Cai lied to her parents about the real incident, and told them that she was there for a holiday. She was able to find a job at a small cafÃ© and met a new friend named Ah Sung. Dao Ming Si tried to ignore his friends and forget about Shan Cai at the same time. Lei, Mei Zuo, and Xi Men worked together in order to find Shan Cai.
Ep. 15: Episode 15 (2001-05-05)

Ching Her was able to watch Shan Cai on the television, and he was able to get a clue on her whereabouts. He immediately informed this to F3. Lei tried to inform Dao Ming Si about the good news, but Dao Ming Si didn't care about Shan Cai anymore. Lei and Ching Her immediately went to the suburb to get in touch with Shan Cai. Meanwhile, Shan Cai's parents were having trouble about their unpaid debts. When Lei and Ching Her arrived at the suburb the next morning, Lei offered to pay the debts and convinced Shan Cai to go back to the city. Lei took care of Shan Cai, and told her to go back to the university, which she did. She also formally broke up with Dao Ming Si. She returned the diamond necklace he gave to him, but Dao Ming Si threw it into the lake. When Dao Ming Si left, she looked for the necklace. Lei happened to pass by and understood how the necklace meant to her. Dao Ming Si went to Mei Zuo and Xi Men to talk about his real feelings for Shan Cai. That night, Shan Cai arrived ho
Ep. 16: Episode 16 (2001-05-06)

Shan Cai received a letter from Lei telling her about his sudden departure to Japan to handle his father's business. Xiao Ji visited Shan Cai in her home and they both made a pact to leave their past behind and move forward. The next day, Xiao Ji brought Shan Cai along for a couple of blind dates. Shan Cai was able to meet a guy who introduced himself as the cousin of Dao Ming Si. After she managed to run away from this guy, she bumped onto Dao Ming Si, who invited her for a drink. As they talked about their relationship, Shan Cai told him that she went out for a blind date and happen to meet his cousin. Dao Ming Si was surprised and told her that he didn't have any cousin at all. Shan Cai soon learned that the guy she dated earlier was sent by Dao Ming Si's mom to separate her from Ah Si.
Ep. 17: Episode 17 (2001-05-07)

Yar Men, the guy who introduced himself as Dao Ming Si's cousin, told Shan Cai about his real identity. He apologized to her and hoped that they remain as friends. Later, he told her about his real feelings for her and convinced her to forget about his love for Dao Ming Si. Shan Cai tried to ignore Dao Ming Si and went out with Yar Men, but she decided to go back to Dao Ming Si's arms in the end.
Ep. 18: Episode 18 (2001-05-08)

Xiao Ji and Xi Men met up in a hotel. She told him that her has family decided to immigrate in Canada and that they would soon be leaving the country. The next day, Shan Cai heard Dao Ming Si's complaints about his new apartment, yet she was happy that he has at least tried to live with it for her sake.
Ep. 19: Episode 19 (2001-05-09)

Dao Ming Si's sister arrived from New York after learning about her mom's plot against his brother's relationship with Shan Cai. Dao Ming Si decided not to eat as his sign of protest to his mom. Shan Cai told Dao Ming Si's mom that she would wait for him outside their house and fast like what her son was doing. That night, Shan Cai stood outside their house and waited patiently as it rained heavily. Dao Ming Si's sister tried to talk to her mom about the mess she had created, and convinced her to think about his son's happiness.
Ep. 20: Episode 20 (2001-05-10)

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Ep. 21: Episode 21 (2001-05-11)

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Ep. 22: Episode 22 (2001-05-12)

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Ep. 23: Episode 23 (2001-05-13)

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Ep. 24: Episode 24 (2001-05-14)

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Ep. 25: Episode 25 (2001-05-15)

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Ep. 26: Episode 26 (2001-05-16)

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Ep. 27: Episode 27 (2001-05-17)

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Ep. 28: Episode 28 (2001-05-18)

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Ep. 29: Episode 29 (2001-05-19)

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