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Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s and 1940s, the plot centers around a dance hostess named Chin Zhao Li and her relationships with three significant men. Chin Zhao Li was compelled to work as a dance hostess at the well-known Paramount dance hall in Shanghai at the age of 18 due to her family's financial struggles. The narrative revolves around her encounter with her first love, Sheng Yue Ru, a young man from Shanghai's elite class who is passionate about painting and theater, having studied abroad. Despite facing opposition from their families, particularly Yue Ru's affluent banker father, the couple's love blossomed and they became romantically involved. This story is adapted from the short story "The Last Night of Taipan Chin" from the collection "Taipei People" by Pai Hsien Yung.

After returning from the battlefield to attend his father's funeral and take over as warlord, Marshal Xue Dong Feng is shocked to learn that his fiancée, Ji Lian Yun, had married his father as a concubine just five days earlier. Feeling betrayed by the woman he loved, Xue Dong Feng treated her cruelly and humiliated her, despite always coming to her aid in times of crisis. As he struggled with conflicting feelings of love and hatred towards Ji Lian Yun, he also felt jealousy towards his sworn brother Xue Zhi Hai, who grew closer to her. Unbeknownst to Xue Dong Feng, Ji Lian Yun had married into the Governor's Mansion for revenge. Her father had been wrongly convicted in an arms trafficking case by Xue Dong Feng's father, who Ji Lian Yun believed was responsible for her parents' deaths in prison. Amidst a backdrop of love, hatred, guilt, innocence, truth, and lies, the question remains: which of these emotions will prevail in the midst of chaos?

Fu Yun Yue holds the position of second-in-command in the Crimson Flame Gang of Dragon City. Despite her brother Fu Yun Zheng's disapproval, she pretends to be someone else in order to approach Shen Xi Ze, the Shen family's young master. Her ultimate goal is to seek vengeance for her mother by eliminating Shen Wen De, the Shen family patriarch. As she carries out her mission, she uncovers a hidden secret that goes even deeper than she had anticipated.

Following a turn of events, street orphan Ruan Fei Fei takes on the persona of a renowned courtesan and infiltrates the esteemed Huo family, reinventing herself as the heiress Huo Qing Wan. With a strong desire for vengeance, she navigates a complex landscape of influence and betrayal while becoming deeply entangled in a passionate and tumultuous relationship with the authoritative young marshal, Huo Xiu.

Within a collection of historical artifacts, there lies a diary requiring immediate restoration. Liu Yuan, a young and compassionate restorer, takes on the task alongside her partner Wang Ze, a skilled restoration expert who has recently returned from studying abroad. Despite their differing roles, the two inevitably engage in some friendly banter while working together. As they delve deeper into the restoration process, they uncover a forgotten story from the 1930s and 1940s involving a female agent named Zhao Deng Man and her mission with a mysterious man known as "Fox" in a hotel. A sudden incident leads to an investigation that entangles everyone present, with various factions vying for control. The lines between friend and foe blur, leaving behind a trail of secrets waiting to be unveiled.

As a result of a confusion, Xu Yue, a grocery store worker, unintentionally finds herself in a parallel universe where she unknowingly becomes engaged to Lincheng's youthful marshal, Xiao Mu Cheng. Despite facing challenges, they build a strong bond through trials and trust, eventually forming a relationship. (YOYO English Channel YouTube)

Lin Xing Ran, a youthful medical professional, comes back to her hometown to look into the death of her mother. Posing as a doctor, she enters the home of Master Fang, a well-off individual under suspicion, only to find herself accused of his unexpected passing. When Jiang Bei Chen, her ex-partner and current chief investigator, assumes control of the investigation, past conflicts resurface. As they reveal the reality together, a startling revelation shatters their reality.

Ye Zhi Qiu enters the Zhou household disguised as the fifth concubine in her quest to investigate her sister's mysterious passing. Within the estate, she encounters the intriguing eldest son, Zhou Yi Mo, and together they confront concealed threats, unveil family mysteries, and discover love amidst a backdrop of suspense and intrigue.

Infiltrating as a courtesan, the assassin Zhen Xu encounters Zhou Mu Sheng, a man engaged in a clandestine endeavor. Initially, they leverage one another for their own purposes, but as they navigate danger and treachery, their connection strengthens. Confronted with lethal challenges side by side, they ultimately come together to reveal the wrongdoings of the Chamber.

During their childhood, Huai Yu, Zhi Gao, and Dan Dan made a pact to be as close as siblings and visited a mysterious old eunuch for fortune-telling using divination sticks. However, the sticks were accidentally shuffled by the eunuch's cat before they could be interpreted. One stick mentioned preferring death over birth, another suggested life was better than death, and the third talked about dying and being reborn. The meaning behind these messages remains a mystery.

Qin Yue Xiang, a former housekeeper, unintentionally causes the death of her husband who was a builder while trying to protect her 9-year-old daughter Sang Cai Qing from being forced into marriage with an elderly man. Facing punishment by the local official Xiao Ru Zhang, Yue Xiang arranges for Cai Qing to seek safety with her biological father, wealthy businessman Chen Yuan. However, Chen's envious wife, Yu Ru, forces Cai Qing to work as a servant in their mansion. As Cai Qing grows older, she becomes entangled in a series of romantic entanglements.

In the aftermath of World War II in Shanghai in 1945, Tang Teng, a fighter pilot, and Shen Ying, a Qi Pao saleswoman, fell in love. Despite facing consequences such as being court-martialed for desertion, Tang Teng was determined to be with Shen Ying. He was ultimately saved from a death sentence by family friend Ji Wen, who helped him escape to Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Shen Ying, believing Tang Teng to be dead, agreed to marry another man for financial support. However, upon learning that Tang Teng was alive in Hong Kong from expert tailor Lu Xiao Mao, she broke off the engagement and traveled to Hong Kong. Instead of a joyful reunion, Shen Ying discovered that Tang Teng had married Ji Wen.

Following her escape from a horrific massacre, Qin Shi Yue is rescued by Commander Dai Shi Yao and becomes entangled in the lives of two brothers: A Sheng, whose emotions transform from selfishness to genuine love, and Dai Shi Yao, who shifts from doubt to deep affection. As conflict ignites, they confront their fates with acts of sacrifice and unwavering loyalty, while Qin Shi Yue seeks the truth surrounding her father's unjust demise and embarks on a fresh start.

An individual who tunes pianos despite being visually impaired is committed to discovering the circumstances surrounding her parents' deaths and ensuring justice is served for their unjust demise. Struggling with conflicting feelings of love and a desire for retribution, she bravely challenges obstacles, traversing through shadows and defying fate to execute her meticulously plotted retaliation. (TMDb)

Mu Zi Xue is compelled to take her stepsister's place in marrying the formidable warlord due to their uncanny resemblance. Unbeknownst to everyone, she is not as innocent as she appears. Hidden beneath her sweet demeanor is a devious mastermind on a mission to seek revenge for her mother. She is determined to transform from being a mere stand-in to the warlord's rightful wife, aiming to win his affection and claim everything from her stepmother and stepsister.

Shen Qing Zhi, a wealthy family's daughter, and Lu Yan Shan, a family servant's son, become secretly engaged. Shen's father, driven by greed, decides to separate them by manipulating Shen Qing Zhi into giving false testimony that sends Lu Yan Shan to prison for five years. This leads to their love turning into hatred as they become entangled in a web of deceit. Six years later, Shen Qing Zhi is abandoned by her family to protect her unborn child and struggles to survive on her own. Meanwhile, Lu Yan Shan rises to power fueled by his desire for revenge. When the two reunite after their roles have reversed, he is determined to seek vengeance against Shen Qing Zhi.

General Zhang Man Yu, known for his ruthless demeanor, undergoes an unexpected soul swap with Qiu Shui, a modest singer who occasionally performs as a substitute for a popular nightclub star. This surprising turn of events completely alters their lives.

Su Nian Wing collaborates with her brother-in-law, Huo Han Jin, to sabotage a wedding. Following a tragic event that causes her to lose her memory, she discovers surprising revelations about her history and her intricate connection with Huo Han Jin.

On her wedding night, affluent heiress Liang Yi is brutally scarred and cast into the river by her husband, Song Zhi Chu. Miraculously saved, she must adopt a new appearance and assume the identity of Xu Yin, a courtesan. "The finest disguise in this world is another person's face." With this new beginning, she leverages Xu Yin's persona to draw nearer to gang leader Lin Yun, embarking on her quest for vengeance.

Following her betrayal by the man who adopted her, the fierce and striking assassin Qing Mao is abandoned and presumed dead. In her last fleeting moments, she discovers that the architect of her family's destruction has been hiding close by. Fueled by a desire for revenge, she spends five years preparing, transforming herself into the captivating songstress Liu Ru Meng. With this new persona, she initiates her plan for vengeance...

Jiang Yi Ran, a student of medicine, assumes the identity of Yan Ran within an affluent household to search for her lost sister, revealing a tangled network of deceit, homicide, and concealed personas. As she develops feelings for Gu Ye, a man leading a secretive double existence, they collaborate to unveil the true murderer and the sinister realities surrounding their families.

Singer Shen Zhi Qiu is determined to uncover the truth about being abandoned by her sister years ago. She plans carefully to approach the young master of the Yin family, but unexpectedly finds herself in an arranged engagement with the third master, Yin Heng. In the dangerous Yin household, Shen Zhi Qiu and her sister seek redemption and reconciliation, while her relationship with Yin Heng transforms from mutual manipulation to true love. Together, they plan a grand and dazzling act of revenge.

During the early 1900s in China, Xiao Yue Gui, a young girl from the countryside, moves to Shanghai to avoid starvation. By rescuing Yu Qi Yang, a member of the Pujiang Association, the most powerful gang in Shanghai, she gains access to the leaders of the organization. This leads her to start working at their brothel, which alters the course of her life. Xiao Yue Gui is now on a journey to become the next "King of Shanghai," following in the footsteps of three previous generations, as depicted in Hong Ying's novel.

Due to financial difficulties, Wen Yu He's father agreed to have her marry into the Gu family as the wife of Madam Gu's third son. With Madam Gu's first son missing and her second son deceased, all hope was placed on Yu He and her remaining brother-in-law. The third son, Shao Tang, is known for his reckless behavior, spending time in brothels and gambling away his money. Madam Gu believed that Yu He could positively influence her son. Yun Kai, a school teacher, disguised himself as a groundskeeper to work in the Gu household, assisting with accounting and the family's lantern business. Despite facing mistreatment from her older sister-in-law, Yu He remains devoted to Shao Tang. As tensions rise and hidden agendas come to light, the Gu family's secrets begin to unravel, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

In the 1930s, the setting for this tale is in the southern region of Fujian

The plot revolves around Bai Wen Huan, who is the head of the Northern Shaanxi Brothers Association

Shen Xin Ci escapes from her dangerous fiance, Liang Yong Chang, after discovering the truth. Along the way, she encounters Zhao Shi Jun, who shows compassion by giving her money to settle her father's medical bills. Following her father's passing, Xin Ci resolves to find Shi Jun and repay his kindness, regardless of the request. To resolve conflicts between Shahe Town and Wan Jia Village and secure the water supply, Zhao Shi Jun is compelled to marry Mayor Wan's daughter, Wan Qiu Ling. On their journey to Qiu Ling's new home, she falls ill due to a lifelong condition but is saved by a mysterious doctor, Liang Yong Chang. He offers a cure for her illness but warns that she will be unable to conceive in the future. Determined to continue her family line, Qiu Ling follows Yong Chang's advice and switches places with another girl to ensure pregnancy. Unbeknownst to Yong Chang, the other girl happens to be his former fiance, Shen Xin Ci. Now, Yong Chang seeks revenge on Zhao Shi Jun and anyone else in his path.

During the 1930s in Shanghai, Peng Yu Tian, a National Army officer, bravely fought against the Japanese forces and was gravely wounded. He was saved by Lei Jin Yi, a field nurse, and the two developed a deep bond. Just as they were preparing to wed, Peng was called back to the battlefield. Tragically, Peng's family was targeted and bombed by the Japanese. Lei managed to escape with Peng's child and later assumed a new identity as Shen Han Bing, working as a dancer to support her family. Meanwhile, Peng, believing Lei had perished in the bombing, went on to marry a wealthy businessman named Wu Jiang. However, fate brought Peng and Lei back together when they crossed paths at a party hosted by Wujiang. As a member of the Communist underground, Peng was tasked with investigating Wu Jiang, and sought Lei's help in uncovering the truth. It was ultimately revealed that Wu Jiang was a Japanese spy posing as a Chinese. After the Anti-Japanese War, Wu Jiang attempted to flee with Lei, but was apprehended and met his end at the hands of Peng and Lei.

"The Tale of Qin Cheng" narrates the renowned saga of Meng's Household and Lin's Household near the Yellow River. In the past, Meng Xiang He, the heir of Meng's clan, wedded Lin Xiang Yu, the offspring of Lin's Household, in an arranged marriage. However, he absconded shortly after the ceremony. Consequently, Meng's Household agreed to a settlement: if Meng Xiang He did not return within six years, they would compensate Lin's Household with ten thousand silver dollars and over sixty thousand square meters of land. After six years, Meng Xiang He reappeared with his newfound lover as his wife. This led to a complex web of emotions involving both families and wives. Leveraging his business acumen, he amassed a fortune through trading hookahs and rose to become the wealthiest individual in Qingcheng, earning himself the status of a legendary figure. As the prolonged feud neared its conclusion, the true identity of the main antagonist was finally revealed. (Q1Q2)

Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s, this famous story follows the journey of Zhang Lian Xin, a former maid who defies her predetermined fate during China's conflict with Japan. In her pursuit of liberty and affection, Lian Xin becomes entangled in Zhang Wen Jin's plot to overthrow his father, leading to her and Chong Yang being falsely accused of a crime. As they face numerous challenges while battling against Wen Jin and the Japanese forces, Lian Xin and Chong Yang develop a romantic relationship. In an attempt to protect Chong Yang, Lian Xin chooses to turn down He Tian, a wealthy admirer who is deeply in love with her, and instead weds Ma Kun, the influential leader of Shanghai Bund's underworld. Upon uncovering Ma Kun's true nature and facing the wrath of the Japanese, Lian Xin and Chong Yang make the ultimate sacrifice by relinquishing their love and lives in the name of freedom and justice.

In a time of military expansionism, He Tao Hua's father, a highly respected military official, was killed. Adopting a new persona, Tao Hua embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her father's murder. By 1925, the He Family had been wiped out, leaving only He Tao Hua alive. She ventures to a different city and finds employment as a servant for the Liao Family. Her quick wit and charm win over Old Master Liao, while she also forms a romantic relationship with Young Master Liao Chun Feng. However, just before their wedding, Liao Chun Feng learns of her true identity and, unable to bear the burden, confesses before leaving to join the war effort. Recognizing her feelings for him, He Tao Hua decides to pursue him despite the challenges that lie ahead.

A jade sculptor named Li Tian Shun, residing in Beijing Old Street, bravely defends a valuable jade ornament that has the power to change the fate of the nation. Despite facing opposition from local criminal groups, Li Tian Shun remains steadfast in his mission to safeguard this national treasure. Alongside other ordinary yet courageous individuals in the neighborhood, such as Chinese opera singer Yang Shang De, camel herder Ding Guang Yuan, and antique dealer Jin Zhao Ji, Li Tian Shun demonstrates unwavering resilience in the face of adversity. The arrival of Ding Liu Lan, a Communist revolutionary, brings a glimmer of hope for a brighter future to Old Street.

During a turbulent period, Du Xin Yue, a woman who has experienced downfall, confronts challenges within her family and triumphs over difficulties with courage. Managing a tavern independently, she persistently investigates the enigma surrounding her father's death. Ultimately, she discovers romance with Su Xing Luo, and unitedly, they vanquish the concealed antagonist endangering their community and safeguard their homeland. (WeTV Taiwan)