Mafia/Gang
Browse Mafia/Gang short dramas.
Ghost Bride: The Head at the Wedding
"Two weeks before her wedding, Lin Qingran was kidnapped by a vicious criminal. Seven days before the ceremony, she was brutally murdered and dismembered. In her final moments, she desperately reached out to her fiancé, Lu Yanchao—only for him to dismiss her pleas, convinced she had eloped with another man. Lin Qingran died in agony. Her spirit lingered, watching in anguish as Lu Yanchao, instead of searching for her, coldly proceeded to marry her adoptive sister, Lin Qingmei, on their original wedding date. Clues hinting at the victim’s identity surfaced, but due to Lu Yanchao and Lin Qingran’s father’s negligence, no one recognized the remains as hers. The betrayal cut deeper. Then, at the wedding, a twist: Lu Yanchao’s colleague, He Qiming, presented irrefutable evidence—the victim was Lin Qingran. (Dramatic pause.) Yet Lu’s mother and others dismissed it as “Lin Qingran’s scheme.” Even her father was swayed. The wedding resumed—until the discovery of the victim’s skull forced another halt. Final proof emerged: The dead woman was Lin Qingran. Devastated, Lu Yanchao refused to marry. But his mother insisted: “Even if she’s dead, she still betrayed you first. Don’t throw away your future with Qingmei.” Her father echoed the sentiment. On the verge of submitting, Lu Yanchao was moments from registering his marriage to Lin Qingmei—when her father uncovered shocking evidence: Lin Qingmei was the murderer. Xu Shuo, a friend, rushed in to stop the wedding. The truth exploded. Lu Yanchao finally realized: Lin Qingran never eloped. He was her one and only. She had longed for their wedding—while he ignored her cries for help, abandoned her in death, and nearly married her killer. Consumed by regret, he renounced the world, shaved his head, and became a monk. "
Who Do You Think I Am?
With just 24 hours until his 50-billion-yuan account is unfrozen, Qin Mu plans to invest in his girlfriend Liu Ruyan's company—only to discover she's cheating on him. Heartbroken, he quits his job, dumps her, and humiliates his mocking colleagues. He then reconnects with college crush Lin Youwei, promising to attend her birthday party and even buying her a real planet as a gift. On the way, he’s harassed by Liu Ruyan's sugar daddy, Liu Yuyan, but shuts him down by presenting the planetary deed. Though moved, Liu Yuyan doubts Qin Mu’s wealth and challenges him to a live-streamed showdown. Qin Mu wins easily, exposing Liu Yuyan as a loan-funded fraud. Later, at the Star Registry, Qin Mu has the bank deliver 30 billion in cash to crush Liu Yuyan again. Afterwards, Lin Youwei is forced into an engagement with the Li family. Qin Mu takes her to a car show, clashes with her friends and the Lis, and wins her over. She gives him her virginity, and upon learning of her arranged wedding, Qin Mu storms the ceremony, humiliates the Li family, and marries Lin Youwei himself.
The Truth Behind the Live-in Son-in-law
Xia Wei, chairwoman of Tiansheng Group, brought her beloved Qin Chuan into the Xia family as a live-in son-in-law, discreetly elevating him to principal of the elite Mingde Academy while protecting his pride by keeping their marriage private. Their picture-perfect family shattered when she discovered his secret life: installing former lover He Ling as his secretary, being deceived into raising her son Qin Yaohui as his own - covering his violent expulsions, forging academic records to enroll him at Mingde, even stealing their daughter's university recommendation. When exposed, Qin Chuan and He Ling retaliated viciously, publicly branding Xia Wei as the mistress and their daughter illegitimate. But the lioness awakened - Xia Wei systematically destroyed them, exposing Qin's academic fraud, He Ling's embezzlement, and Yaohui's forged records, leaving the illicit family in ruins while reclaiming her empire. "
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."