Mafia/Gang
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Nineteen Years Young, the Family Matriarch Returns
In 1910, Bai Su, a renowned physician from a prestigious family of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), was fatally stabbed while saving her grandson, Fu Guangbai, from a deranged patient. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself transported to the year 2025, inhabiting the body of a TCM university freshman who shared her name. Bai Su marveled at the advancements of modern medicine but was disheartened to see how many people looked down on TCM. During the freshman orientation, Fu Guangbai—now a young man in this era—suddenly collapsed from an inherited illness. Bai Su swiftly intervened with her ancestral medical techniques, saving his life. The two recognized each other, but their tearful reunion shocked everyone present. Soon, Bai Su noticed that her great-grandson Fu Mingzhe’s fiancée, Duan Meiying, was a scheming opportunist. Blinded by love, Fu Mingzhe rebelled against the family, determined to start his own business—only to fall into Duan Meiying’s trap, nearly dragging the Fu family into ruin. Meanwhile, her other great-grandson, Fu Yiran—once a high-profile celebrity—was framed by Duan Meiying, losing all his endorsements and facing crushing breach-of-contract penalties. Seizing the opportunity, Bai Su took him under her wing, teaching him discipline and responsibility. But the Duan family, collaborating with foreign interests, sought to steal the Fu family’s secret medical texts to sell to foreign powers. They launched a vicious smear campaign: Accusing the Fu family of competing for the same woman (a scandalous rumor about Bai Su and Fu Guangbai). Spreading lies that they preyed on their underage granddaughter. Fabricating a charity fraud scandal, destroying their reputation. Public outrage erupted, and the Fu family teetered on the edge of collapse. To save her family, Bai Su revealed her hidden skills—she was once a legendary gambler. She confronted the villains in a high-stakes game, outwitting them all and forcing them to pay for their crimes. Yet the final boss remained—a shadowy figure who coveted China’s TCM heritage and the Fu family’s secrets. When Bai Su’s great-granddaughter was kidnapped, she handed over the medical texts, openly admitting her true identity as a time-traveler. But the villain didn’t realize—the pages were laced with white phosphorus. The moment they took possession, the entire text burst into flames. With the Fu family’s united efforts, the mastermind was captured. Through loyalty and courage, they overcame their greatest crisis. In the end, Bai Su’s great-granddaughter vowed to carry on her legacy, ensuring that the Fu family’s ancient wisdom would never be lost again.
Fiancé Faked Amnesia, So I Married Up
Shen Jianwei, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, was summoned home after years away—forced into a business marriage alliance. The Zhou family’s chosen groom would irrevocably alter her life’s path. Five years ago, at a family gathering, she first met Zhou Song, the young master of the Zhou family. The half-piece of jade pendant around his neck made her mistake him for the brave boy who had rescued her from a kidnapping in their childhood. Grateful and drawn by a budding affection, she accepted the engagement. For five years, they played the role of a loving couple, their bond seemingly deepening. But on the day she decided to expedite their marriage—hoping to ease her mother’s worries before a critical surgery—everything shattered. She walked in on Zhou Song intimately embracing her younger sister, Shen Xingyao, and heard his confession: “I only agreed to this engagement because she resembles Xingyao. I’ve been in love with her all along. These five years… Jianwei was just a stand-in.” The truth cut like a blade. Without tears or hysterics, Jianwei turned away—cold, composed. She severed ties with Zhou Song and demanded the Shen family change the marriage arrangement. To her surprise, the Zhou family responded by sending their true patriarch: Zhou Jingci. At first, his imposing presence intimidated her. But as they spent time together, she discovered a man far gentler than she’d imagined—patient, protective, and unwavering in his respect for her. Slowly, she found solace in his quiet strength. Then, by fate’s design, she recognized the other half of the jade pendant he carried: Zhou Jingci was her childhood savior, not Zhou Song. With the past clarified and hearts aligned, Jianwei embraced this love—real and unshakable. Their wedding was set, a grand affair that would mark the beginning of her true happiness. But on that day, Zhou Song—who had clung to the delusion that she would return—finally realized what he had lost. Desperate, he tried to stop the ceremony, only to watch helplessly as Jianwei walked down the aisle toward the man who cherished her completely: his uncle, Zhou Jingci. And this time, she would never look back.
The Seventh Return
The story begins with an inexplicable murder: Wen Xi, a gentle yet resilient woman who has loved her husband Ji Yan deeply for years, is framed by his first love, Su Manqing. Ji Yan mistakenly believes Wen Xi is responsible for his grandfather's death. This misunderstanding acts like Pandora's box, plunging Wen Xi's life into utter despair.
Jade & Justice: A Master Forger's Deadly Lesson
"1990s Yancheng. After witnessing his father's murder by antique forgery syndicate ""White Flower Society"", teenage Xiao Nan apprentices at Su Qiaoqiao's antique shop—honing his skills to spot fakes and hunt killers. His first test comes when master forger ""Ghost Hand Deng"" presents a fake Western Zhou bronze ding. Xiao Nan wagers a rare Qixiang Tongbao mother coin, exposing anachronistic casting marks. But the real discovery? The forgery bears the same flaws as the artifact that got his father killed. At the Po Yan Zhai authentication tournament, Xiao Nan outsmarts gang enforcer Lei Biao by proving the prized ""A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains"" painting is a Yuan Dynasty replica—using reed stem joints invisible to naked eyes. The final confrontation with Patriarch Shi revolves around a Song Dynasty octagonal Buddha statue. As Xiao Nan delays the appraisal, police sirens erupt—his hidden Motorola pager blinking with the code for ""justice served"". A 90s neo-noir where every brushstroke hides bloodstains, and only the son of the murdered can tell real from ruin."
Reborn to Riches
"Yuan Baozhu, a 21st-century Nobel Prize-winning scientist, revolutionized Chinese medicine by extracting trace elements from cowtail grass. However, on the night of her award ceremony, she was struck by lightning and died, only to wake up reborn in the 1980s as Yuan Baozhu—a notorious, selfish woman from a rural village with the same name. The original Yuan Baozhu was widely despised for her wicked behavior, especially toward her own family. She constantly exploited them, stealing food and household resources to support her ex-husband, Chen Xiang. Unbeknownst to her, Chen Xiang was a scoundrel who left her for Su Wenxin, the daughter of the wealthiest family in town. He even pushed Yuan Baozhu, causing her to miscarry, and then heartlessly abandoned her at her family’s doorstep. Despite her past misdeeds, Yuan Baozhu’s family never gave up on her. When the modern-day Yuan Baozhu awakens in her new body during the miscarriage, her sister-in-law blames her for burdening the family and tries to drive her away. To prove her worth, Yuan Baozhu uses her medical expertise to cure her nephew, Xiao Ye. After hearing from him that many children in the village are suffering from coughs, she senses a business opportunity. Discovering a vast patch of cowtail grass on the mountain, she prepares a medicinal cough syrup and begins selling it in the village, earning her first pot of gold. Her success, however, sparks jealousy in her ex-husband, Chen Xiang. He reports her to the local inspection bureau for selling medicine without authorization, but Yuan Baozhu fiercely confronts him and wins the support of the bureau chief. Noticing Chen Xiang’s bicycle—originally stolen by the former Yuan Baozhu from her sister-in-law’s dowry—she decides to right the wrongs of the past. Yuan Baozhu crashes Chen Xiang’s wedding, retrieves the bicycle, and teaches him and his malicious mother a lesson. Enraged, Chen Xiang hires local thugs to prevent her from harvesting cowtail grass. In a show of unwavering support, Yuan Baozhu’s family uproots their crops to cultivate cowtail grass instead. Using the homegrown herbs, she develops a fever-reducing medicine that helps the entire village combat a flu outbreak. Through her intelligence and determination, Yuan Baozhu eventually drives off in her own Santana sedan and opens a successful clinic, transforming from a despised figure into a respected healer and entrepreneur.
The Swan’s Deception: A Soldier’s Dance with Danger
"Special forces operative Li Yan has seen the worst of humanity—but nothing prepares her for Swan Club, a seemingly elite ballet academy that lures young women into a web of exploitation and terror. When her sister vanishes after joining the club, Li Yan goes undercover as a recruit, determined to expose the truth. Inside, the club’s elegance masks unspeakable horrors. To reach the forbidden Swan Room, she must pass twisted tests of obedience and seduction, playing a dangerous game with the club’s powerful patrons. When she finally meets the mastermind behind it all, she realizes she’s not just an investigator—she’s prey. Trapped in a gilded cage, Li Yan uses her combat skills and cunning to turn the predators against each other. But escaping isn’t enough—dozens of women remain imprisoned, including her sister, who’s been taken to the even deadlier ""Snake Island."" Posing as a willing victim, Li Yan infiltrates the island’s sadistic hierarchy, inching closer to the shocking truth behind her mother’s death and the global syndicate pulling the strings. In a final, explosive confrontation, she shatters the operation, freeing the captives—but not before the mastermind delivers a chilling warning: ""You think this ends with us? The swans will always find new dancers."" "
Haunted Dreams
Le Zhi had dreamed of the same man countless times. In the dreams, they were constantly tangled up, unable to break free. But in reality, she already had a boyfriend, Zhou Kai, whom she had been in a stable relationship with for three years. The next day, Zhou Kai proposed to her. She was overjoyed but felt guilty because of the dreams, hoping that once she married her fiancé, she could finally get rid of the man in her dreams. She initially thought the man was just a fantasy, but it turned out he was Zhou Tingxiao, the ruthless boss of Han City, known as the "Living Yama" (a fearsome figure). Zhou Tingxiao, captivated by the warmth he felt in the dreams, ordered his subordinates to search the entire city for a woman with a pear flower birthmark on her shoulder. But his search yielded little, and he was extremely disappointed. By coincidence, Le Zhi healed his chronic headache when she entered the wrong private room. The pear flower hairpin she left behind confirmed that the woman from his dreams was real. Unable to meet her in real life, Zhou Tingxiao resorted to entering her dreams. When he found out that she was about to marry, he was furious. And when he learned that she was marrying his nephew, Zhou Tingxiao decided to snatch her away, exposing the true nature of Zhou Kai, who cared more about money than about her. After they returned to his mansion, Zhou Tingxiao took great care of Le Zhi, teasing her at every turn. Every time she fell into danger, he would rescue her, gradually breaking down her defenses. Slowly, she began to develop feelings for him. Unexpectedly, Zhou Tingxiao was informed that the poison inside him was taking effect. Only one of them could survive. To avoid dragging Le Zhi down, he chose to let her go free. All of this was part of Zhou Kai's plot to seize control of the Zhou family. He poisoned them both, causing them to be bound together in dreams every night, and manipulated Zhou Tingxiao into marrying her and forcing love. In the end, this led to Zhou Tingxiao's poisoning. Together, Le Zhi and Zhou Tingxiao shattered Zhou Kai's plot, and because they were in love, they broke the poison's curse. They put aside their past grievances and started a new life together.
Love Within Reach
When young Wen Ying lured away thugs from her mother, she fell off a cliff, lost her memory, and was adopted. Fifteen years later, now known as Liu Guo, she unknowingly takes a job at her birth family's company. After accidentally angering her own brother, Wen Yan, on her first day, she is subjected to his endless cruelty.
Live & Reborn: My 7-Year-Old Genius Goes Viral
"Mason, a top-tier scientist, is reborn into the body of a 7-year-old boy who once suffered from school bullying. Determined to invent controlled nuclear fusion ahead of time to benefit Great Xia, he secretly conducts research on the technology at home. Meanwhile, his impoverished father, Leon, participates in a reality show to earn money for his son’s transfer to a new school. Through the show, Leon unexpectedly reunites with his ex-wife. Unbeknownst to Mason, their home is filled with cameras as part of the show. As the program airs, the inventions he creates in secrecy shock the entire nation. However, one of the show’s guests, Cici, relentlessly targets Leon, accusing him of inappropriate behavior and provoking widespread outrage online. In a reckless act, she even destroys Mason’s nuclear fusion device, unaware of the catastrophic consequences. Her actions enrage Professor Elio from the national academy. Cici’s son then claims he can replicate Mason’s invention and challenges him to a competition to prove who the real genius is. Mason accepts, and the contest revolves around controlled nuclear fusion. As the show and the competition progress, Mason is stunned to discover that his opponent can keep up with his reasoning and produce identical answers. Cici’s family accuses Mason of plagiarism, turning the guests, audience, and online commentators against him. With his sharp intellect, Mason quickly deduces the truth—his opponent has been copying him. With everyone’s support, he suppresses his rival and turns the tables, ultimately winning the contest. However, his true identity as a reborn scientist is exposed to the world, leaving everyone in awe. In the end, his father sacrifices himself for the sake of scientific progress, earning deep respect from all."
Faking Fools, Rising Higher
Yumi Xia was a naturally gifted academic prodigy, a top student from childhood all the way through high school. Three years ago, she was admitted to the prestigious No. 1 High School in Shengjing City with the highest provincial exam score. However, due to a high fever and her father, Jian Guo Xia’s mistress, Lily Zhang, diverting her medical funds, her treatment was delayed, leaving her with lasting brain damage. For the past three years, she remained in class as an observer. With just three days left before the national college entrance exam (Gaokao), the school’s dean, Benjamin Li, pressured Yumi to sign a withdrawal form to protect the school’s admission rate. Her mother, Wendy Qin, refused, and during the argument, Yumi hit her head. When she woke up, she found her intelligence fully restored. To avoid further schemes from Lily Zhang, she pretended to still be impaired and signed a liability waiver before leaving school. Suspecting Yumi was faking, Lily Zhang tore up her textbooks to sabotage her studies and kicked Yumi and her mother out of their home. In desperation, Yumi remembered that the daughter of Mrs. Ye—a business partner of her father—was struggling academically. She approached Mrs. Ye, offering to tutor her daughter, Lynn Ye, in exchange for study materials. With Mrs. Ye’s help, Yumi entered the Gaokao, aced it, and became the national top scorer. She then used her brilliance to help Lynn Ye, gaining the Ye family’s support in return. As Yumi exposed Lily Zhang and her daughter, Jane Xia, they grew increasingly desperate. In a final act of retaliation, they tried to run Yumi over with a car, but Wendy shielded her and was severely injured. Using her photographic memory, Yumi recalled the taillight design of the fleeing vehicle and worked with Mrs. Ye to set a trap, bankrupting Lily Zhang. Yumi later won an international math competition, ensuring Lily Zhang and Jian Guo Xia faced justice while Jane lost all educational opportunities. On the day of Yumi’s victory, Wendy woke from her coma. With her mother by her side, Yumi stepped into a bright new future.
Stolen Breath
Catherine "Cathy" Daniels is diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and given only three months to live. Yet her family refuses to believe her—her cruel mother-in-law, Margaret Shaw, verbally abuses her, her cheating husband, Lucas Shaw, violently turns on her when she catches him in the act, and her cold-hearted son, Liam Shaw, watches indifferently as she suffers. Cathy endures it all, staying only to ensure her young daughter, Natalie Shaw, has a home. When Margaret callously declares Natalie a burden and tries to give her away, Cathy finally snaps and demands a divorce. Margaret accuses her of scheming to steal the family’s拆迁款 (demolition compensation) and run off with a lover. In the ensuing argument, Cathy collapses and is hospitalized. When her diagnosis is confirmed, Margaret heartlessly kicks her out. Then, Cathy discovers an old insurance policy with a substantial payout. Determined to leave everything to Natalie, she keeps it secret—but the Shaws eventually find out. Luring her back under the pretense of Liam’s birthday, they attempt to drug her and force her fingerprint onto a forged contract. Cathy outsmarts them, but the confrontation turns violent—until her longtime friend, Daniel Carter, arrives with the police. Lucas is arrested for assault, but Margaret, desperate to the end, manipulates Liam into trying to remove Cathy’s oxygen tube. At the last moment, Liam hesitates, and Daniel catches Margaret in the act, leading to her arrest. With her remaining strength, Cathy names Natalie and Daniel’s son, Chris, as the insurance beneficiaries, begging Daniel to protect her daughter. He agrees. On a quiet, sunlit afternoon, Cathy passes away, her final words of love and warning whispered to Natalie.
Martial Zenith
In Jiang Province, brothers Ethan Chen and Liam Chen of the Chen Family Martial Arts School part ways due to a dispute over inheriting the school. Liam leaves home, mastering various martial arts styles, and ultimately becomes a legendary Martial Saint! When a meteorite crashes to Earth, it reveals a stone monument inscribed with the "Heavenly Power Ranking," sparking chaos in the martial world. Now a Martial Saint, Liam rescues a young beggar, Joyce Su, from the meteorite’s impact, takes her as his disciple, and leaves his palm print on the meteorite. Five years later, to save his brother—who was crippled by the ruthless Yu Family—Liam re-emerges with his disciple Joyce. The Heavenly Power Ranking once again displays the name of the Martial Saint, stirring unrest among rival factions. At the Chen Family Martial Arts School, Liam defeats formidable opponents like Jason Wang and Marcus Yao, temporarily easing the family’s crisis. Later, during a joint martial arts tournament hosted by the Four Great Schools, Liam and Joyce withstand the crushing pressure of a meteorite fragment before shattering it with a single palm strike. This astonishing feat shocks the crowd but also triggers new turmoil—until Grandmaster Gong, ranked second on the Heavenly Power Ranking, steps in to defuse the situation. At the martial arts championship, Liam exposes the Yu Family’s so-called "superhumans" as mere mechanical puppets powered by meteorite iron. He defeats elite fighters like Yan Qing and Zhen Yan, but Victor Yu activates a deadly formation using nine meteorites. Liam shatters the formation publicly, revealing his identity as the Martial Saint. In retaliation, Victor kidnaps Ethan, forcing Liam into a final showdown at Heaven’s Path Cliff in three days. On the day of the battle, Grandmaster Gong exposes Victor’s past betrayal—a decade ago, he poisoned Gong with a meteorite-iron palm strike, leading to the decline of traditional martial arts. Liam cures Gong’s hidden injury, gaining his allegiance. At Heaven’s Path Cliff, Liam, Joyce, and Gong fight their way to the summit, defeating elite warriors from Korea and Japan. Cornered, Victor manipulates seven masters into a killing formation, but Liam obliterates them with a single strike. In the end, Liam destroys the Heavenly Power Ranking monument, breaking the martial world’s shackles once and for all.