Billionaire/CEO/Wealthy Family
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Don't Be Afraid, Honey—Your Husband Once Ruled the World
Ten years ago, Prince Pei Jue (Duke of Qin) and Bai Ling'er, daughter of the Grand Chancellor, fell in love on the battlefield. Three years later, Ling'er died saving Pei Jue, revealing on her deathbed that they had a daughter—Xiao Yueya—lost to the world. The grief-stricken prince abandoned his title to search for her. Meanwhile, Ling'er's ambitious younger sister, Bai Yao, also sought the child, both to uncover her sister's mysterious death and to secure her family's power. Fate intervenes when Bai Yao and Xiao Yueya, pursued by assassins, are saved by Pei Jue. A broken jade pendant proves the girl's identity. To protect his daughter and investigate Ling'er's murder, Pei Jue enters the Bai household as a ""bodyguard,"" entering a marriage of convenience with Bai Yao. Upon returning to his estate, Pei Jue finds his family usurped. When his grandmother takes her own life to spare him political strife, he severs all ties to his past and fully commits to the Bai family. But danger lurks within: Bai Ce, Yao's cousin, conspires with outsiders to discredit her and Xiao Yueya, aiming to seize control of the Bai clan. Each scheme is thwarted by Pei Jue’s cunning. The true mastermind emerges—Marquis Shen Qingshan, who once orchestrated the attack on Pei Jue and now plots with foreign forces to overthrow the dynasty. He manipulates disgraced scholar Wang Zi'an and Bai Ce to sabotage Bai Yao's leadership of the Tianji Pavilion’s machinery division, all while his sister, the empress, poisons the emperor and invites invaders across the border. In a final gambit, Shen orders Wang Zi'an to kidnap Bai Yao, demanding Pei Jue’s suicide. But fate defies him: though the emperor falls, Pei Jue survives. News of the undefeated ""Ghost of the Battlefield"" terrifies the invaders into surrender. With the conspiracy crushed, Pei Jue executes Shen—and at last, the phoenix rises from the ashes.
The Gangster’s Captive: His Wife Strikes Back
Xu Yunchu, the daughter of Shanghai's Chamber of Commerce president, was betrayed in her past life by her ""true love,"" Chu Ruoxun, and her best friend, Su Huairu. After they murdered her and her father, she realized too late that the ruthless underworld tycoon Gu Huaijin had loved her all along—avenging her death before taking his own life. Reborn at age 18, Yunchu is determined to rewrite fate. This time, when Gu Huaijin—wounded and fleeing enemies—stumbles into her bedroom, she welcomes him instead of fleeing. Together, they infiltrate the Chu family, reclaiming her stolen inheritance and uncovering proof of Ruoxun’s treasonous dealings with foreign invaders. At their engagement banquet, Yunchu publicly humiliates Ruoxun, exposing his collaboration with Japanese forces. Just as Ruoxun tries to kill her, Gu Huaijin arrives, crippling Ruoxun and tossing him onto the streets to beg. But victory comes at a cost—Huaijin, still distrustful of Yunchu’s sudden affection, locks her in his mansion. Meanwhile, Su Huairu, enraged by Yunchu’s engagement to Huaijin, attempts to seduce him—only to end up in his torture chamber. Through interrogation, Yunchu learns of Ruoxun’s new scheme: posing as a merchant named ""Qinglong"" to broker a deal between the Japanese and traitorous bankers. At a high-stakes trade conference, Yunchu outsmarts Ruoxun by revealing herself as the real Qinglong, backed by a warlord’s testimony. Ruoxun’s Japanese ally, Zhongcun Xiongrui, executes him to curry favor with Yunchu—but when she refuses his opium trade offer, he kidnaps her father. Though Huaijin rescues her father and burns Zhongcun’s opium stash, the villain frames Huaijin for her father’s murder. Yunchu pretends to fall for the deception, luring Zhongcun into a trap where she and Huaijin turn the tables, handing him over to anti-Japanese forces. In the end, Yunchu and Huaijin shed all misunderstandings, their love and vengeance both fulfilled.
The Empress’s Decree Arrived, Her Ex Lost His Minds
The renowned General Qin family was falsely accused of treason. Qin Zhaoling, the disgraced daughter of the ""traitor,"" was sentenced to military exile as a courtesan. Her husband, Gu Huiming, immediately took their two children, divorced her, and remarried. Fortunately, Qin Zhaoling found protection under the Ninth Prince, Xiao Jingxian. Three years later, Xiao Jingxian ascended the throne and issued a general pardon. Qin Zhaoling was about to be crowned empress and planned to bring her children into the palace to share her fortune. However, her son, ashamed of her past poverty, rejected her, while her ex-husband and his scheming new wife, Lin Wanrou, relentlessly bullied her. When Qin Zhaoling discovered that her daughter had been abused for years, she finally took action. Just as Gu Huiming and his family were about to attack Qin Zhaoling, Emperor Xiao Jingxian arrived in grand procession with a dowry spanning ten miles and the imperial edict naming her empress. He gloriously escorted Qin Zhaoling and her daughter, Gu Wei, away. Desperate to curry favor with the future empress, Gu Huiming and Lin Wanrou bankrupted themselves to buy extravagant gifts for the coronation ceremony. Qin Zhaoling’s kind-hearted daughter, still clinging to familial bonds, tried to reveal the truth to her father but was humiliated and misunderstood. Qin Zhaoling rescued her just in time and seized the opportunity to force Gu Huiming’s family to sign a severance agreement, cutting all ties to prevent future trouble. At the coronation, before seeing the empress’s face, Gu Huiming and Lin Wanrou groveled, lavishing praise on the empress while slandering Qin Zhaoling. Their son, who had already recognized his mother as the empress, tried to stop them but was angrily scolded for his ""impudence."" Only when their true colors were fully exposed did they realize—the empress they worshipped was the very woman they had scorned: Qin Zhaoling. In a final, desperate act, Gu Huiming’s family attempted a coup, but Qin Zhaoling had anticipated their move. She had already invited the retired emperor to intervene, and he arrived just in time to punish them. Not only did Gu Huiming’s family fall into ruin, but Qin Zhaoling also cleverly used historical records to collaborate with the retired emperor in a staged performance, successfully clearing the Qin family’s name and exposing Lin Wanrou as the true mastermind behind the false treason accusations. Refusing to accept defeat, Lin Wanrou rebelled—only to be captured and sent to the execution grounds alongside Gu Huiming. As they faced the executioner’s blade, Gu Huiming and Lin Wanrou caught one last glimpse of Qin Zhaoling’s happy family—and realized, too late, the depth of their regret.
Lost Forever
Lin Siqing gave up her career at the design institute to marry Fu Zhiheng and devoted herself entirely to their family. One rainy night, while carrying her pregnancy report to share the happy news, she saw Jiang Wanwan—who was also pregnant—sitting in the passenger seat of Fu Zhiheng’s car. Jiang Wanwan schemed to have Fu Zhiheng splash water on Lin Siqing, causing her to fall and suffer a miscarriage, which was later linked to the mothballs Jiang Wanwan had placed. Fu Zhiheng repeatedly sided with Jiang Wanwan, misunderstanding and hurting Lin Siqing multiple times. Jiang Wanwan even joined Fu’s company as the design director and stole the anniversary design draft that Lin Siqing had prepared for Fu Zhiheng. Heartbroken, Lin Siqing contacted the design institute, signed a confidentiality agreement, and prepared to leave. She left behind divorce papers and her miscarriage report. At first, Fu Zhiheng paid no attention, but after being reminded by Xie Xiaoai to check the surveillance footage and discovering the hidden miscarriage report, he realized the extent of Jiang Wanwan’s malicious actions. However, it was too late—Lin Siqing had already resolved to start a new life. After becoming the design director at Fu’s company, Jiang Wanwan targeted Xie Xiaoai, a supporter of Lin Siqing, and forced her to resign. Before leaving, Xie Xiaoai exposed to Fu Zhiheng how Lin Siqing had been framed by Jiang Wanwan and revealed that the design draft he had previously given to Jiang Wanwan was actually a gift prepared by Lin Siqing for their wedding anniversary. After reviewing the surveillance footage, Fu Zhiheng confirmed Jiang Wanwan’s lies and began to doubt her. By then, Lin Siqing had already started working at the design institute, reunited with her university senior Xie Jinghan, and begun a new life. She refused Fu Zhiheng’s apologies and attempts to reconcile. Fu Zhiheng discovered the divorce papers left by Lin Siqing and learned that she had been pregnant and lost the child. He returned home to confront Jiang Wanwan and eventually found Lin Siqing’s hidden miscarriage report in her room. Combining this with his investigation, he uncovered Jiang Wanwan’s schemes—including framing Lin Siqing for a miscarriage she orchestrated herself and causing Lin Siqing’s miscarriage with mothballs. He had Jiang Wanwan sent to prison. Fu Zhiheng sought out Lin Siqing to apologize and ask for reconciliation, but she refused, informing him that she would marry Xie Jinghan, who had admired her for years. Fu Zhiheng silently watched over Lin Siqing and even took a knife for her at a celebration banquet, but he still failed to earn her forgiveness. A year later, Fu Zhiheng, mentally distraught, broke down upon hearing the news of Lin Siqing’s wedding. Although Lin Siqing invited him to the ceremony, he could only witness her happiness from afar before leaving in solitude, finally paying the price for his mistakes.
The Medicine God
Li Yong, the owner of a health products store, originally sold Indian ""Miracle Oil."" However, after pleas from patients like Zhang Qingqing, he began smuggling generic drugs from India, selling them at low prices to lung cancer patients who could not afford the branded medications. Li Yong collaborated with Alamihan, the leader of an Indian gang, to ensure a steady supply of the drugs. But when Zhang Qingqing and others discovered that Li Yong was profiting from the price difference, they joined forces with other patients to betray him, even reporting him for smuggling. Li Yong was arrested, but the patients collectively protested, forcing the original drug company to drop the charges. He continued selling the generic drugs, even lowering the price to 500 yuan per bottle, ultimately crushing the market for the branded medications. Chen Zhiyan, the CEO of the original drug company, was forced to compromise, agreeing to lower the price and include the drug in the medical insurance system. Representing the patients, Li Yong participated in the negotiations and ultimately facilitated the rationalization of drug pricing.
Goodbye Jingzhi
Goodbye Jingzhi" is an urban family drama with intense emotional tension, centered around the narrative device of a "deafness and mutism countdown." It tells the story of translator Jingzhi, who stands on the brink of both a health crisis and the collapse of his family, tracing his journey from desperate attempts to salvage his marriage to eventual clear-eyed resolve. Jingzhi and Baiye have been married for seven years and have a young daughter, Xiaoye. Baiye, the CEO of an influencer company, has never fully let go of her first love, Lin Zhixun. After Lin Zhixun returns to the country, Baiye gradually distances herself from her family. During one heated argument, she even hits Jingzhi with her car, causing him to develop psychosomatic deafness and muteness. Doctors inform him that he will completely lose his hearing and speech in just one week. Jingzhi promises his daughter Xiaoye that he will give Baiye one final week. However, during this week, he personally witnesses Baiye and Lin Zhixun behaving intimately in public—at her company, at their daughter's school, and even during a Mother's Day event—humiliating both him and Xiaoye. Baiye forbids Xiaoye from calling her "Mom," while simultaneously showering affection on Lin Zhixun's son, Andy. From initially pleading and trying to win her back, Jingzhi's heart grows increasingly cold. On the very day he loses his hearing and speech completely, he files for divorce, chooses to leave with nothing, and takes Xiaoye with him. Meanwhile, Lin Zhixun's true nature is gradually exposed: he is not only using Baiye's feelings but has also secretly sold company secrets, accumulated gambling debts, and even used Baiye as collateral at a gambling den. It is only after losing Jingzhi that Baiye begins to see clearly, realizing Lin Zhixun's hypocrisy and selfishness—but it is too late. After leaving, Jingzhi receives help from his former student, Qiao Fufu, who is not only the heiress of the Qiao Group but also shares the rare RH-negative blood type, enabling her to save Xiaoye when she urgently needs a blood transfusion. Qiao Fufu has always held deep admiration for Jingzhi. With her support, he undergoes surgery, gradually regains his hearing, and grows closer to her emotionally.
The Buried Truth
Wang Yang accumulated hundreds of thousands in debt from gambling and was being pursued by loan sharks. To claim a one-million-yuan insurance payout, he concealed the truth of his mother’s accidental death. He feared that his sister would blame him for failing to care for their mother properly. With his mother’s birthday just three days away—the day the insurance policy would mature—Wang Yang saw an opportunity to pay off his debts and decided to hide the truth. When his sister, Wang Xue, returned to visit their mother, he repeatedly made excuses to prevent her from discovering their mother’s body. He also went to great lengths to hide the truth from their neighbor, Aunt Huang, who came looking for his mother. Though guilt-ridden, Wang Yang feared that failing to repay the loans would lead to the seizure of his home and bring harm to his wife. Tormented but desperate, he continued deceiving his sister and her husband. Eventually, Wang Xue’s husband, Zhao Wei, uncovered the truth and confronted Wang Yang, accusing him of heartlessness. He pointed out that their mother had never enjoyed a comfortable life because of Wang Yang, and now, even in death, he was using her to scam money. Wang Yang felt deep remorse, but with the situation already spiraling, Zhao Wei—worried that the shock might worsen Wang Xue’s heart condition—reluctantly agreed to help conceal the truth for the time being. Noticing strange behavior from both Wang Yang and Zhao Wei, Wang Xue grew suspicious and pressed for answers. In response, Wang Yang, Zhao Wei, and Wang Yang’s wife, Zhang Na, put on an act to ease her doubts. However, the truth eventually came to light. Wang Xue, heartbroken, tearfully confronted her brother, demanding to know why he had hidden their mother’s death and how he could have been so careless as to cause her accidental passing. Just then, the loan sharks showed up, demanding immediate repayment. In a panic, Wang Yang tried to claim the insurance money, only to learn that the policy could be redeemed once the term ended, regardless of whether his mother was alive or not. Overwhelmed with regret and shock, he fainted. When he awoke, he realized it had all been a dream. This story serves as a reminder to cherish and care for our parents while we still can, rather than waiting until it’s too late and living with lifelong regret.
My 1960s Spatial Adventure
Born in the 1960s during a severe food shortage, Qin Niannian faced yet another hardship when her father, Qin Xiangdong—the production team captain—decided to leave home to join the military. Just six years old and with no one to care for her, Qin Niannian was entrusted to her uncle in the village. However, as soon as her father departed, her cruel aunt began subjecting her to abuse and mistreatment, which ultimately led to her tragic death. Unable to accept her fate, Qin Niannian is reborn with a second chance at life. This time, she awakens a magical personal space and is determined to change her destiny. She decides to find her father on her own and reunite with him—all while making sure to teach her wicked aunt and family a lesson they won’t forget. Using her personal space to gather food supplies from the entire village, Qin Niannian makes her way to her father’s military base. There, she finds the troops grappling with a critical food shortage that threatens their ability to hold the city. Despite facing skepticism, she steps forward and produces hundreds of bags of grain from her spatial dimension, saving the day. Recognized as the ""little lucky star"" of the army, Qin Niannian not only helps her father resolve the food crisis and support the military efforts but also assists her reserved father in building better relationships with others. In the military family compound, she cleverly stands up to troublesome neighbors and never backs down from a challenge. When her malicious aunt and family show up, Qin Niannian first pretends to be vulnerable, then exposes their cruel and scheming nature, ensuring they face legal consequences. Her cleverness and bravery earn her the admiration of everyone in the compound. However, when a cunning woman tries to win over her father for the wrong reasons, Qin Niannian sees through her intentions and firmly rejects her advances. In the end, she helps her father find true love, forming a happy and complete family together.
Unseen
"At night, Shen Xue receives a silent hill sample photo sent by Song Qiang, but when processed through an AI recognition system, it identifies an unknown creature. Shortly after, she receives a distress call from Song Qiang, while an eerie computer screen continuously flashes images of the unidentified being. Since it has been less than 24 hours since his disappearance, reporting to the police is not an option. Shen Xue decides to lead a team to Silent Hill to rescue Song Qiang. Apart from the unsettling atmosphere, the sample photos taken in Silent Hill have so far been successfully analyzed by the recognition system, extracting biological information. Shen Xue suspects that the anomaly lies only in the area where Song Qiang took the photos—a restricted zone. Upon entering the restricted area, one of the teammates becomes terrified, as many research teams that entered before have gone missing. Not only that, as the group approaches the forbidden zone of Silent Hill, the atmosphere shifts ominously. Just as they are about to enter, Wei Zhong, the mountain keeper, appears and blocks their path. Left with no choice, Shen Xue and her team temporarily halt their plans. With Wei Zhong's assistance, they review surveillance footage and confirm that Song Qiang did enter the restricted area. What seemed like a straightforward disappearance case takes a strange turn when Wei Zhong's granddaughter, Lele, appears and breaks the deadlock. Lele tells the group that Song Qiang had actually come out once. When Shen Xue presses for details, Lele smiles eerily and says, ""Song Qiang once asked, 'Do you believe your own eyes? Is everything you see real? What if it's right in front of you, but you can't see it...'"" Before Lele can finish, Wei Zhong pulls her away. Eventually, the team sneaks into the restricted area, determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. However, upon entering, a series of bizarre phenomena begin to unfold..."
The CEO Was a Delivery Guy All Along
They laughed when he delivered their food. They screamed when he delivered their karma."" Zhou Zhiyue, a 50-year-old food deliveryman, scrapes together coins to buy his wife Su Hongmei a gold necklace—only to catch her in bed with her boss. His stepson Su Xiaozhuang joins in beating him, screaming ""Worthless old fool!"" as they kick him out of his own apartment. But fate intervenes when Lin Wan (VP of Jianghai Group) tracks him down. Zhou’s crescent moon pendant proves he’s the sole heir to a billion-dollar empire. Revenge is served: Motorcade Humiliation: A fleet of Maybachs rolls into Hongmei’s slum as executives bow to ""Chairman Zhou"" Legal Checkmate: Hongmei’s lawyer Wu Tiande defects mid-trial, exposing her affair receipts Philanthropic KO: Zhou donates $28M on live TV while Hongmei’s family brawls outside court Through it all, Sheng Xinran (CEO of rival Sheng Tian Group) becomes his ally—and eventually, his lover. A rags-to-riches saga where the ultimate delivery was justice.
The Taxi Legend
"Jiang Hao, in order to fulfill his father's dying wish, became a racing legend. Afterwards, he mysteriously retreated from the spotlight and started driving a taxi. Unexpectedly, his wife betrayed him, leading to a divorce, and his son looked down on him. After Jiang Hao saves a billionaire, the billionaire, seeking to find his benefactor, hosts a racing competition. To Jiang Hao's surprise, his son signs a waiver and enters the race, only to find himself in grave danger during the competition. To save his son, Jiang Hao is forced to reveal himself... However, his identity as the racing legend is usurped by Xu Shuo. By impersonating Jiang Hao's identity as the racing legend and the billionaire's savior, Xu Shuo secures an endorsement deal with Benchi Motors. Jiang Hao remains unfazed by this. What truly brings him joy is the breakthrough in his relationship with his son. His son listens to him and obediently returns to school to focus on his studies. Additionally, Jiang Hao unexpectedly garners the affection of Zhang Yan, a wealthy and beautiful woman. However, due to his status as a divorced, middle-aged taxi driver, Jiang Hao hesitates to accept Zhang Yan's feelings. He insists on living humbly, content with his role as an ordinary taxi driver. During this time, he endures humiliation from his cousin and scorn from the public, yet he remains helpful, kind, and sincere, assisting disadvantaged groups such as porters, the elderly, pregnant women, and children. Although repeatedly obstructed by the antagonist Xu Shuo, his genuine kindness gradually earns him widespread admiration online. Eventually, he also achieves success, becoming the endorsed spokesperson for Benchi Motors. This success sparks jealousy in the antagonist. Using his false identity as the racing legend, Xu Shuo pressures Zhang Yan's parents, attempting to force her into marriage. Zhang Yan considers sacrificing herself for Jiang Hao, but he refuses her offer. Through this experience, however, Jiang Hao confirms his feelings for her. Ultimately, he reveals the truth: he is the true racing legend. Simultaneously, the billionaire also discovers that Jiang Hao is his real savior. Despite this, Xu Shuo stubbornly insists that he is the genuine racing legend. As a result, a final race between the two is arranged. In the end, Jiang Hao wins the competition."
Nano for a Bride
"After being reborn, a devoted scientist strives to win back his lost love and serve his country by spearheading a breakthrough in nano-lithography technology. The story follows Lu Yiming, an elderly, nationally-revered chip expert from Daxia who dedicated his life to developing lithography machines. This focus, however, cost him his great love, Li Mengyao, leaving him to die with profound regret. Given a second chance, he wakes up reborn in the middle of his 2025 postgraduate entrance exam. Knowing that failing this exam once led to Li Mengyao's parents forcing them apart, he is determined to change his fate. Rusty on the exam material but armed with future knowledge, he audaciously writes down the methodology for creating a 2-nanometer lithography machine, hoping this groundbreaking answer will secure him a graduate position and, ultimately, his love. His extraordinary exam paper is discovered by Qin Ziwen, head of the Daxia Research Institute. After verification by his team confirms the technology's feasibility, Qin orders universities nationwide to compete for Lu Yiming, offering top-tier resources. At the 60th birthday banquet of Li Mengyao's father, Li Jinrui—who looks down on Lu for his college diploma—Lu faces ridicule from his rival, Liu Lei, a US-returned master's graduate. The scene is turned upside down when the presidents of Qingbei University and Capital University arrive, fiercely competing for Lu Yiming by promising hundreds of millions in research funds and professor positions, thereby validating his immense value. The news attracts the attention of Williams, president of Harvard University, who arrives with a billion-dollar salary offer to recruit Lu Yiming and his technology for the United States. Lu firmly rejects him, stating, ""Scientists have borders."" On Lu's wedding day, Williams, conspiring with Liu Lei who had stolen foundational lithography data, deploys US hacker teams to attack Daxia's network and power grid, attempting to force Lu's submission. At this critical moment, Lu activates a super-chip he had secretly developed, powered by his self-designed controlled nuclear fusion battery—capable of generating billions of kilowatts of energy. He not only repairs Daxia's cyber defenses and successfully thwarts the attack but completely crushes the American conspiracy. Ultimately, Liu Lei and Williams are arrested for treason and cyberattacks. Lu Yiming marries Li Mengyao, fulfilling his personal destiny. By advancing Daxia's technology with his lithography and fusion breakthroughs, he both corrects the regrets of his past life and realizes his dream of serving his nation, emerging as a dual hero who safeguards both his country and his love."