Hua Qiangu's ending was that Bai Zihua and Hua Qiangu finally got together after going through so much hardship. They went through many trials and tribulations, but in the end, they saved each other and supported each other for the rest of their lives. With each other's company, they realized their dreams and contributed to society. In the ending, Bai Zihua sacrificed his own life to save Hua Qiangu and finally obtained eternal life. Dongfang didn't die. He died before Hua Qiangu died. In the novel, Hua Qiangu, Dongfang was an immortal who had a special relationship with Hua Qiangu. However, in the end, Hua Qiangu chose Bai Zihua, so Dongfang did not end up with Hua Qiangu.