Billionaire/CEO/Wealthy Family
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The Silent Tycoon
The world's richest man, David Li, lived incognito for twenty years while building the multinational business empire "Dawn Consortium." To atone for his regrets toward his deceased wife and daughter, Emily Li, he returned to his homeland as a mysterious investor—only to be mistaken for a security guard and hired at Starlight Corporation, now led by his daughter. Undercover as a guard, David Li secretly protected her, using his wisdom to resolve the company's financial crisis and expose the schemes of Vice President Jason Zhang, who colluded with rival tycoon Victor Zhao. However, Emily Li remained convinced her father had died abroad years ago, unaware that her uncle Robert Li had forged his death certificate. Despite repeatedly saving the company, David Li endured humiliation from Jason Zhang, who even publicly destroyed his cherished family photo. At a critical moment, Leah Ray, a high-ranking executive of Dawn Consortium, arrived to expose the villains' crimes and temporarily withheld investment to force Starlight’s reform. When Emily Li accidentally discovered the truth about her father’s survival, they joined forces to expose Robert Li and his wife for embezzling funds and falsifying documents, bringing them to justice. After their emotional reunion, David Li continued to support his daughter discreetly as a "guard," even securing a zero-fee contract with superstar Selena Su to revive Starlight’s fortunes. Determined to crush Starlight, Victor Zhao and Jason Zhang conspired to rig the bidding for the Southside Commercial District. At the decisive moment, David Li revealed himself as Dawn’s founder, exposing their corruption and ensuring Starlight’s victory. Finally, he publicly acknowledged his identity as the world’s wealthiest man, entrusted Dawn to Emily Li, and remained by her side as her "guard"—while maintaining a subtle bond with his old flame, Selena Su. A tale of corporate intrigue and familial redemption, the story showcases David Li’s profound love as he mends past mistakes through humble heroism, and Emily Li’s journey from resentment to trust. The unwavering loyalty of Leah Ray and Selena Su’s years of devotion starkly contrast the villains’ greed, culminating in a triumph where love and justice prevail over betrayal.
Phoenix Home
Wan Qiqi was a healer who made her living gathering herbs and treating the sick. One day, while foraging in the mountains, she stumbled upon Xiao Jingyu, a man afflicted with a potent lust-inducing poison. Bound by her healer’s oath, she saved him without question and slipped away before dawn—never expecting that single night would leave her with child. Defying society’s scorn, Wan Qiqi bore the boy alone, naming him Wan Xiaobao, and raised him amidst endless whispers and judgment. Little did she know the man she’d rescued was none other than Xiao Jingyu, the reigning Sacred Emperor and ruler of the realm. Years later, while accompanying the Empress Dowager on an incognito tour, Xiao Jingyu encountered Wan Xiaobao and recognized the imperial birthmark marking the boy as his own. Overwhelmed, he immediately declared the child Crown Prince and sent his most trusted aides to bring Wan Qiqi to the palace, determined to make amends. Fate, however, had other plans. By sheer coincidence, Wan Qiqi entered the palace as a candidate for Eastern Palace maid—unrecognized by Xiao Jingyu, who had never seen her face clearly that fateful night. As they spent days together, the Emperor found himself falling for her gentle strength and resolved to make her his Empress. But the Empress Dowager, unaware of Wan Qiqi’s true identity, fiercely opposed the match, insisting the throne belonged to the Crown Prince’s birth mother. Amid the turmoil, the scheming daughter of the Chancellor, Xu Baoze, manipulated the Empress Dowager into delivering an abortion draught to Wan Qiqi—now pregnant with the Emperor’s second child. In the nick of time, Wan Xiaobao launched a signal firework. Though the Empress Dowager rushed to intervene, Xiao Jingyu arrived first, again missing the chance to learn Wan Qiqi was the mother he’d sought. As the Emperor prepared their wedding and the Empress Dowager orchestrated the Crown Prince’s official homecoming, Wan Qiqi, torn between love and duty, attempted to sever ties with Xiao Jingyu for her son’s sake. But Xu Baoze’s final ambush left her near death—until the Emperor and Empress Dowager joined forces to save her. With the truth unveiled at last, the family embraced their long-awaited reunion.
Lies We Live
An eighteen-year-old girl falls in love with her uncle, who is a university professor, and even worse, the girl becomes pregnant. However, there is no secret that can be kept forever. This matter is accidentally discovered by her own aunt. It turns out that not only are the two living in the luxurious house that the aunt has worked hard to buy, but the uncle has also been transferring his property. The aunt then learns about her husband's secret and starts a series of revenge plans. First, the aunt invites the girl's mother out for shopping, deliberately allowing the mother to discover the scoundrel and her daughter together. Unfortunately, they are a step late. Then the aunt proposes to have a meal with both families, where she tests everyone with various insinuations and provocations. Later, it is discovered that Lingxi is pregnant, and Lingxi's mother thinks it is the female protagonist who is secretly plotting, trying to disrupt Lingxi's reputation. At this time, the conflict begins. Everyone thinks that the female protagonist is framing Lingxi, so she proposes to go to the hospital for a blood test. At this moment, Lingxi is scared, and during the argument, she admits that she is indeed pregnant. Everyone is furious, and at this time, the female protagonist stands up for Lingxi, saying that she may be too young and has been deceived. After achieving her goal, the female protagonist leaves. The husband chases after her, thinking that he is still deceiving the female protagonist and keeping her in the dark, but he does not know that she has already discovered his secret. Subsequently, the female protagonist continues to take a series of actions and finally brings her husband to justice.
Her Vow, His Throne
Princess Shen Qingning, the last heir of a fallen dynasty, was secretly raised by her mentor Shen Yun, burdened with vengeance. Disguised as a man, she roams the martial world as a righteous vigilante. To avenge her murdered sister Luoluo, she infiltrates a brothel to assassinate the tyrannical Prince Heng—only to cross paths with Emperor Zhu Xiao, who is investigating the prince’s treason in disguise. Forced into an unlikely alliance, Zhu Xiao poses as her bodyguard while Qingning adopts the alias "Little Lobster." Their journey is filled with bickering, reluctant trust, and budding affection—complicated further when the spoiled Princess Liang Jing develops an infatuation with Qingning’s male persona, unwittingly pushing the two closer. But Prince Heng’s ambitions run deep. When Qingning’s assassination attempt fails, Liang Jing exposes her true gender and imprisons her. Zhu Xiao risks his life to save her, revealing his imperial identity—turning their partnership into a forbidden bond between monarch and subject. The revelation of Qingning’s royal lineage shatters their trust, while her mentor Shen Yun’s obsession with restoring their dynasty ignites a new conflict. As Prince Heng escapes prison and allies with Yun Que, a remnant of Qingning’s fallen kingdom, old grudges resurface. Qingning and Zhu Xiao must set aside their feud to stop him, with Liang Jing redeeming herself by joining their cause. In the final battle, Shen Yun sacrifices herself for Yun Que, Qingning slays Prince Heng, and Zhu Xiao proves himself a benevolent ruler, easing taxes and bringing peace. Realizing the people’s welfare matters more than vengeance, Qingning abandons her quest to reclaim the throne and vanishes into the martial world. Three years later, she reunites with Zhu Xiao at Apricot Blossom Pavilion, where he offers his empire as a marriage pledge—finally uniting love and duty.
Reborn Mommy
Giselle carried her daughter for ten months and survived a near-fatal childbirth, only for her husband Zane to give the baby away to his unrequited love, Yara, who was unable to conceive. Framed as mentally unstable, Giselle was ultimately tormented to death. Filled with resentment, she found herself back in time, moments before giving birth. Determined to change her fate, Giselle sought out her father, the Director of the hospital, and asked him to arrange for specialists to oversee her delivery. However, Yara intercepted the plan, forced an induced labor, and falsely declared the baby stillborn. With Zane’s help, she forged a death certificate and took the child. Giselle demanded to review the surveillance footage and lock down the hospital to search for her daughter, but Yara accused her of being mentally unstable. Just then, Zane arrived, holding an urn, playing the role of a devoted husband. His performance won everyone’s sympathy, leaving Giselle isolated. Fearing that acting rashly would provoke retaliation from Zane and Yara, Giselle chose to bide her time. She pretended to believe her daughter had died, lulling the two into complacency while secretly gathering evidence of their conspiracy to steal her child—all to bring them to justice. To test Giselle’s reaction, Yara deliberately visited her with the baby. Though Giselle longed to snatch her daughter back, she forced herself to stay calm, knowing that acting impulsively would only lead to her being labeled insane and permanently separated from her child. Clutching the fake urn with feigned grief, she successfully deceived them. Eventually, Yara invited Giselle to the baby’s full-moon celebration. Knowing this was her chance, Giselle contacted journalists and livestreamers in advance. Arriving at the banquet hall with the forged urn, she publicly exposed Zane and Yara’s affair and their crime of child abduction. With her father, the Director’s help, she conducted a live paternity test, proving she was the baby’s true mother and solidifying the pair’s guilt. In the end, Zane and Yara were brought to justice, and Giselle was finally reunited with her daughter.
Switched Souls
The overweight Xu Man disguises herself as a man early in the morning to take on a construction job, hoping to surprise her disabled husband, Wu Chi, on Valentine’s Day. She succeeds in getting hired, but her period arrives unexpectedly, staining her pants with blood and revealing her true gender. Since the employer insisted on hiring only men, she loses the job. Her friends urge her to stop being "PUA'd" by Wu Chi, whom they see as a useless cripple, but Xu Man—deeply in love—refuses to believe it. She insists that Wu Chi has stayed with her for five years despite her weight, and they even have a child together. Just as she feels hopeless, she witnesses Wu Chi standing upright and flirting with another woman—Zhou Yueyao, a wealthy socialite from Jiangcheng. Enraged, Xu Man realizes Wu Chi has been faking his disability for five years, using her as a mere servant. In a heated confrontation, the couple humiliates her further. As they try to leave, Xu Man, unwilling to let them go unpunished, clings to Zhou Yueyao and rushes into oncoming traffic. Despite Wu Chi’s attempts to stop her, Xu Man’s weight gives her the upper hand, resulting in both women’s deaths. When Xu Man wakes up in the hospital, she is shocked to find her soul has swapped with Zhou Yueyao’s—she now inhabits Yueyao’s body. Meanwhile, Wu Chi attempts to kill the comatose Xu Man (now in Yueyao’s original body), but "Yueyao" (Xu Man in Yueyao’s body) stops him. She takes custody of her former self, placing "her" in a high-end sanatorium, and begins her revenge. Soon, "Yueyao" learns she is set to marry Jiang Yu, a prominent heir, the next day. Wu Chi, now eager to marry into the Zhou family, pressures her for a wedding date. Seizing the opportunity, "Yueyao" devises a plan: she agrees to bring a lavish dowry to the Wu family while secretly arranging for Jiang Yu to pick her up from a different location. On the wedding day, "Yueyao" arrives at the Wu residence with a chest full of "money." Just as Wu Chi and his mother celebrate, Xu Man’s mother bursts in, declaring the marriage illegal—since Xu Man and Wu Chi are still legally married. Wu Chi insists Xu Man is dead, while Xu’s mother refuses to believe it. The argument escalates until "Yueyao" arrives with the dowry. Wu’s mother locks Xu’s mother inside, while Wu Chi steps out to meet "Yueyao." His eyes gleam at the sight of the chest—until "Yueyao" flings a handful of funeral money into the air, declaring it a tribute to her "best friend Xu Man," not for a "worthless freeloader" like him. Xu’s mother breaks free, horrified to hear of her daughter’s death. Chaos erupts until the real groom, Jiang Yu, arrives. Later, the real Zhou Yueyao awakens in the sanatorium, leading to a fierce battle over their true identities. Eventually, their souls return to their rightful bodies, and the story concludes with a happy ending.
The Book of Love Bombs
After being single for 26 years, Song Qiqi, desperate to be with her long-time crush—a senior from her past—pressures the Matchmaking God (Yue Lao) with incessant prayers. Annoyed, Yue Lao follows the suggestion of the Red-String Boy and ties a red thread for her, but the Book of Fate (Yinyuan Book) accidentally explodes and falls to the mortal world. To retrieve the Book of Fate, Yue Lao and the Red-String Boy descend to the mortal realm, disguising themselves as the illegitimate son of the Chai Group. Through ancient texts, they learn that the Book of Fate will reside within a woman destined to have a romantic connection with Yue Lao, marked by a scar. Deciding to speed up the search, Yue Lao begins matchmaking—just as Song Qiqi comes to the company for a job interview. The sight of her infuriates Yue Lao, especially after she accidentally pulls his pants down in public, humiliating him. The eldest son of the Chai family, misunderstanding Yue Lao’s intentions and fearing a threat to his inheritance, arranges a car accident to eliminate him. With his divine powers weakened in the mortal world, Yue Lao is saved by Song Qiqi, who displays extraordinary strength. Suspicious of her, Yue Lao brings her into the company for observation. As Yue Lao faces hostility from the Chai heir and Song Qiqi is betrayed by her best friend, the two work together to resolve a crisis at the Chai patriarch’s birthday banquet. During this time, Yue Lao discovers that he and Song Qiqi are connected by a red thread—but to retrieve the Book of Fate, she must willingly give it to him. He has no choice but to treat her with sincerity. Through their interactions, Yue Lao gradually sees Song Qiqi’s kindness and begins to care for her, even breaking his own rules to use magic to protect her. With Yue Lao’s help, Song Qiqi undergoes surgery to remove her scar, but the flawless procedure makes her suspicious of his true identity. To confirm her doubts, she accidentally walks into a trap set by the Chai heir. Just as Yue Lao prepares to return to heaven, he realizes Song Qiqi is in danger and rushes to save her. Unable to reveal himself, he lends his powers to Song Qiqi, allowing her to defeat the villain. After the antagonist is captured, Song Qiqi confesses her feelings, unwilling to part with him. Yue Lao decides to stay in the mortal world and spend this lifetime with her.
Bait of the Divine
After a car accident leaves Ethan comatose, he awakens the ancient power of the spirit pearl, healing his fatal injuries. He soon discovers his uncle Daniel’s plot to seize control of their family’s empire. To secure a crucial business deal for their company, Oceancrest Group, Ethan and Sophia enter a high-stakes fishing tournament. Despite Daniel’s underhanded tactics—draining the lake and sabotaging their hooks—Ethan uses his pearl’s magic to summon legendary catches: a rare four-gilled carp, a 30-pound giant fish, and even a 40-pound monster reeled in with nothing but a feather duster, turning the tide in their favor. Undeterred, Daniel teams up with an influencer to challenge Ethan to a shrimp-catching contest—only for the boy to summon a chain of 10-foot-long lobsters. Later, in a drift bottle hunt, Daniel plants a fake, but Ethan deciphers ocean currents and fish movements to expose the fraud. As the conflict escalates, the Demon Clan’s Elder intervenes, and Daniel poisons Oceancrest’s CEO, Vincent Yu. With the help of a mermaid, Ethan retrieves a healing pearl from the ocean depths, while surveillance footage exposes Daniel’s accomplice, Quentin Yu, as the true culprit. When Daniel sabotages a shipment, causing the seafood to die, Ethan overexerts his powers to revive them—just as the Dragon King, Aurelius, appears, confirming Ethan’s royal lineage and replenishing his energy. The arrival of an orphan girl, Nora, foreshadows the rise of the demon core. Daniel allies with the Demon Clan to seize it, blackmailing Ethan with a $50 million debt—until the boy fishes up sunken treasure to counter him. In the final showdown, the Demon Elder summons a heavenly lightning strike, obliterating Ethan’s body. But the Dragon King resurrects him using a sacred lotus stem, and Ethan merges his spirit pearl with Nora’s demon core to defeat their enemies. With Daniel’s downfall, Sophia takes over Lin Enterprises. Blending Eastern mythology with corporate intrigue, the story transforms fishing competitions into supernatural spectacles. Each cycle of "villainous plot → epic comeback" drives the narrative, weaving themes of family betrayal, destiny, and mother-son bonds. The unresolved tension between dragons and demons hints at future adventures, leaving audiences eager for more. Packed with magic, humor, and heart, the series delivers a clever, courageous child protagonist while championing justice, family loyalty, and resilience—proving that even the smallest hero can reel in the biggest victories.
Forsaken
Shen Yue, the hidden CEO of Huayue Group—Yun Nation's leading enterprise—has always concealed her identity to protect her family. She even secretly arranged promotions and pay raises for her younger brother, Shen Yaozong, making him a project department manager. However, during a company-wide health check, Yaozong is diagnosed with end-stage uremia. Determined to save him, Shen Yue immediately takes him to consult Dr. Wang. But it’s too late—Yaozong’s kidneys have nearly failed, and only an immediate transplant can save him. Without hesitation, Shen Yue offers to donate one of her own kidneys, despite Dr. Wang’s objections, and secures the best transplant specialist for the surgery. Yet, after everything is arranged, a misunderstood phone call from Dr. Wang leads Yaozong to believe Shen Yue is the one with uremia—and that she wants his kidney. Panicked, he rushes home to conspire with their parents, Shen Pingguo and Chen Meihua, to abandon her. When Shen Yue returns, they ambush her with accusations. Before she can explain, Yaozong coldly declares she is the sick one and tells her to "give up." Though heartbroken by the misunderstanding, Shen Yue pleads for Yaozong to undergo the life-saving surgery. But he dismisses her, and their parents join in, hurling cruel insults—even wishing her dead. Just as Dr. Wang calls to confirm the surgery, Yaozong snatches her phone and publicly refuses the procedure. He then reveals he stole 600,000 yuan from her account to bribe a senior executive, Wang Yu, for a chance to meet Huayue’s "mysterious CEO." Finally, he forces Shen Yue to sign a severance agreement, cutting all family ties. Devastated, Shen Yue kowtows to her parents one last time, signs the document with trembling hands, and vows to reclaim everything she once sacrificed for them.
Rebirth of the Tycoon
The story follows Liam Hart, a once-wealthy business prodigy who gets a second chance at life—and revenge. In his past life, Liam built a billion-dollar empire, only to die in a sudden car accident. As he lay dying in the hospital, he discovered his wife, Grace, and his childhood best friend, Lucas Liu, had betrayed him—stealing his fortune and driving his parents to their deaths. Consumed by rage and regret, Liam miraculously wakes up in 2008, back at the moment when Emily and Lucas were manipulating him. This time, Liam sees through their schemes. Remembering how his pride cost him a chance with Sophia Shen, he decides to marry into her powerful family. On their wedding day, Emily’s family mistakenly believes she is the bride—until Liam publicly exposes her affair with Lucas, humiliating them both. The scandal ruins Emily’s reputation, destroys her family’s standing, and gets her father, Gradin, fired. Armed with knowledge of the future, Liam prevents a deadly explosion at the Shen family’s coal mine—despite skepticism from Sophia’s father, Samuel Shen, and her scheming brother, Ethan Shen. Meanwhile, Lucas’s own family suffers massive losses when his sabotage plan backfires. Liam then revives the Shens’ failing music company, firing the corrupt executive Derek Zhang and winning over reluctant artists like Kiki and Daniel Qian by composing instant hits. His bold moves turn the company into an industry sensation, while he also rises to fame as a bestselling novelist. But Lucas and Ethan won’t let him succeed. They plot against him repeatedly—even attempting murder—yet Liam outsmarts them at every turn. Fifteen years later, he retires at the peak of his career, enjoying a quiet life with Sophia and their children. As for Emily and Lucas? They end up as broken beggars on the streets—paying the price for their treachery at last.
The Price of Deception
A car accident brings Ethan Song and Mia Han together. For two years, Ethan hides his identity as the heir to a wealthy family, believing Mia to be a genuine woman despite knowing her family’s greed and favoritism toward sons. Determined to marry her, he visits her family to propose—only to face outrageous dowry demands. When he refuses, they threaten to force Mia into an arranged marriage with a rich contractor. Ethan reluctantly agrees, but his grandmother, the family matriarch, discovers he’s selling personal assets to pay the dowry and decides to meet this "good girl" at the engagement party. However, upon hearing about others’ dowries, Mia’s family demands an extra 1 million and insists Ethan marry into their family. Mia, unwilling to stand up for him, pushes all the pressure onto Ethan. Disillusioned, he cancels the engagement and—after relentless harassment—reveals his true identity. Mia’s arrogant brother is humiliated and dragged away, and after Ethan leaves, her parents blame her for everything, beating her in rage. Desperate, Mia begs for another chance but is rejected—until she receives an unexpected job offer from Ethan’s company. Determined to reclaim the life she lost, she takes the job to win him back. Now hardened, Mia resorts to any means necessary—stealing a coworker’s project to get face time with Ethan. When exposed in a meeting, she pleads for his forgiveness, even using an old "reconciliation coupon" and later faking a pregnancy. But as her lies unravel, Ethan sees the truth: she’s not the woman he loved. His final words? "I never want to see you again.
Fated Deception
To pay for her ex-boyfriend’s surgery, Lina Shaw is forced to marry Ethan Foster, heir to the powerful Foster Group. She agrees to bear him a child in exchange for a divorce—but over two years of marriage, their feelings deepen. Just as love begins to bloom, Lina uncovers a devastating truth: their entire relationship was built on a carefully crafted lie.