The play focuses on the return of middle-aged women to the workplace. It tells the inspirational story of women who return to the workplace, full-time mothers and frustrated young transparent workers who support each other, fight monsters and upgrade along the way, and finally realize their self-worth.

《Afternoon rose》 is a female inspirational growth short drama produced and starring Li Ruotong. It mainly tells the story of women supporting each other in the workplace.The play is the first work of the high-quality short drama IP "Rose Story" launched by Douyin and Li Ruotong.

On March 29, 2024, Douyin announced at the 2024 Online Audiovisual Conference that it would cooperate with Li Ruotong to create Rose Story Theater, jointly operate the high-quality short drama IP “Rose Story”, and released the poster of the first work《Afternoon Rose》picture.

This drama is Li Ruotong's second appearance in a modern drama after 10 years, and it is also the first time he has filmed a micro-short drama.

On June 3, 2024, the drama will start shooting in Qingdao.