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During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a spy working for the secret service under Wang Jing Wei's puppet government at No. 76 faces the risk of being discovered. His life takes a sudden turn when a woman and her two children enter the picture, leading them to pose as a family to maintain their cover. Fang Jia Shu and Tao Yu Ling, individuals who have been trained as agents of the Communist underground, must ensure that their makeshift family convincingly plays their roles to protect their true identities. This task proves challenging as they face suspicion from Li Li Xing, the leader of No. 76, and intelligence director Ye Xing Cheng. In addition to his role as a spy, Fang Jia Shu also operates as a Juntong agent, further complicating matters with the affections of fellow agent Su Ya Lu and the scrutiny of team leader "Silver Fox." Despite these obstacles, Fang Jia Shu adeptly manages competing interests to accomplish his mission.

Based on Xu Guang Yao's book "The Adventures of Little Ice Zhang" ( ), this text has been modified.

During the Northern Expedition, brothers Chen Li Fu and Chen Guo Fu established a covert organization known as the Central Club. Their main goal was to gather information about both internal and external Party affairs. In early 1927, they organized a secret training program in Zhejiang, where they recruited young patriots like Lin Tian Zheng, Xu Song, Shen Wen Jie, and Gu Yi Nan. The intense training not only fostered strong bonds among the recruits but also left a lasting impression on their instructor, Gao Han, a member of the Communist Party. Guided by Gao Han, Lin Tian Zheng and his comrades embarked on their first mission. However, they found themselves entangled in an unexpected conspiracy. The head of the training program, Qian Xin Zhi, issued a directive to capture Lin Tian Zheng and the others. When the April 12 Incident occurred, they witnessed the deceit of the Kuomintang and decided to assist Gao Han in rescuing the communist trainees detained by the Kuomintang. Their actions ultimately led to the exposure of Qian Xin Zhi's treachery.

The tale of Chang Hong Min, Song Qing, Lu Tian Yu, Wang Qiong Hua, and their comrades in the Qiongya Column in Hainan, Guangdong, battling Japanese soldiers, collaborators, outlaws, and Nationalist forces as they journey to Yan'an. (DramaWiki)

A narrative unfolds depicting a revolutionary who faces numerous perils in his crusade for his nation and eventually joins the Communist Party. During the 1930s, Xiong Bao Shan, the head of a criminal organization controlling Shanghai's waterways, uses up all his resources in a final confrontation against the Japanese invaders. However, before he can achieve victory, he is killed in his own residence. This incident leaves his son-in-law, Chen Lei, wounded, and forces his daughter, Xiong Hui Ming, to escape Shanghai with their child. Chen Lei suspects Sun Ben Li, who has ties to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, as the perpetrator and aligns himself with police superintendent Zeng Ru Long, a long-standing adversary of the Xiong Family, in pursuit of justice. Misinterpreting Chen Lei's actions as a betrayal, Xiong Hui Ming rises to the leadership of the criminal organization. Will they be able to join forces against their adversaries?

The narrative takes place in 1946 and follows the conflict between a faction of PLA troops and illegal criminals in the Northeastern region

"Pandora's Secret" is a gripping drama set during the time when Japanese invaders seized control of the three northeastern provinces and invaded North China following the September 18th Incident in 1931. The story follows a group of intelligence officers with diverse backgrounds who come together to fight after experiencing national animosity, love, hatred, and conflicts. In the early 20th century, three members of Marshal Wu's aerial team, Jiang Cheng, Hua TongRui, and Shangguan Yu Po, faced capture by the Northeastern warlords after a failed mission. They were eventually rescued and brought back to Tianjin by Marshal Wu's Internal Security Bureau. Suspicion arose when one member, Liu Li, was tasked with investigating Shangguan Yu Po. As Liu Li monitored him, Shangguan Yu Po's actions were closely scrutinized. Despite Shangguan Yu Po's stellar performance in Marshal Wu's aerial team, Liu Li began to develop feelings for him while Shangguan Yu Po found himself torn between Liu Li and his long-term girlfriend, Mo Chun. As Shangguan Yu Po delved deeper into the ideals of the Southern Revolutionary Party, his beliefs in anti-imperialism and anti-feudalism solidified. The focus of the Internal Security Bureau shifted towards Jiang Cheng and Hua Tong Rui, leading to the discovery and punishment of the traitorous Jiang Cheng. With the "Northern Expedition" nearing success by the end of 1926, pressure mounted on Marshal Wu's Internal Security Bureau. Shangguan Yu Po and Liu Li embraced the ideologies of the Southern Revolutionary Party, embarking on a journey to overthrow the dominant powers and eradicate the warlords.

The narrative follows a father who infiltrates an enemy stronghold in search of his missing son amid the Anti-Japanese Conflict

In the midst of the Anti-Japanese War, a skilled team of female spies plays a crucial role in overcoming the enemy forces. Guo Chun Guang, a trained operative working for the Communist Party, assumes the guise of a dentist in Shanghai to gather vital information on the opposition. Meanwhile, Gu Xue Feng is appointed as the new head of the Shanghai branch for the Kuomintang (KMT) military government and is entrusted with assembling an all-female special unit called Code Thirteen. Will CanLi Feng Huang successfully lead Code Thirteen in intercepting enemy communications and securing victory in the war? (Viki)

The narrative revolves around a collection of individuals who unite at Anshan Steel and Iron Company, triumphing over challenges to establish the company. This journey highlights the historical significance of the company's growth during the early years of New China. The central characters, Shang Tie Long and Yang Shou Shan, share a complex relationship as "frenemies" who rely on each other, enduring hardships from pre-liberation to post-liberation.

The narrative of the peculiar medical literature evolving alongside the motherland during the period spanning from the early years of the Republic of China to the triumph of the Anti-Japanese War. (DramaWiki)

The narrative focuses on Tong Jia Ru, an instructor of Mandarin, as it chronicles the transformation of an average individual who evolved from apathy towards the conflict to utilizing his intelligence to resist the adversary throughout the Anti-Japanese War. (Baidu)

In the period of unrest between 1915 and 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with a group of individuals who shared their beliefs, established the Magazine La Jeunesse, which sparked the New Culture Movement. This publication advocated for science and democracy, reshaping the mindset of the public and urging them to resist the deeply rooted imperialism. The story revolves around a diverse group of individuals, including renowned authors, politicians, and revolutionaries, who each strive to protect their nation in their own unique ways.

Gu Han Sen, a prominent figure in Shanghai, took in two sons during the early years of the Republic of China - Liao Si Cheng and Fang Tian Yi. The two adopted sons, along with Gu Han Sen's daughter Ting Gu, grew up together like true siblings. Fang Tian Yi, a kind and honest young man, valued their sibling bond above all else. Despite his unrequited love for Ting Gu, he kept his feelings hidden after learning of her feelings for Liao Si Cheng. The trio bravely fought against the Japanese invasion and played a crucial role in the War of Liberation. Gu Han Sen, aware of his daughter's feelings for Liao Si Cheng, attempted to arrange their marriage, but Liao Si Cheng prioritized his duties over personal matters. He joined the BIS, with Ting Gu and Fang Tian Yi following suit. Years later, they were unknowingly involved in a conspiracy while intercepting Qing treasures as part of a team led by Liao Si Cheng.

In 1927, during the upheaval of an anti-government uprising, Xia Heng Xuan passed away while rescuing a member of the Communist Party named Ren Zhi Yuan. He left behind his younger sister Xia Yu Zhu and her servant Shuang Ju. Yu Zhu, who is fragile, struggles to support herself, while Shuang Ju joins a special group within the Kuomintang upon the suggestion of Zhi Yuan's partner, Xiao Cheng Bi. Some time later, Yu Zhu coincidentally saves Zhi Yuan, leading her to be deeply moved when he sacrifices his life. This prompts Yu Zhu to join the clandestine branch of the Communist Party, where she meets Xiao Jun Hao, Cheng Bi's younger sibling, who is on the same mission. As they collaborate, their relationship transforms into something more than friendship.

Taking place in China during the 1930s and 1940s, Manchuria is occupied by the Japanese. With the CCP's intelligence system destroyed, two CCP operatives named Song Yan Qiao and Shu Jie work to undermine the Japanese authority and liberate their imprisoned colleagues.

In the 1930s, Guangzhou was facing a period of political unrest, with gangsters causing chaos and the illegal opium trade flourishing. To combat this, the government established the Anti-Smoking Bureau to crack down on opium, but it was actually controlled by Cheng Long Kwan, the leader of the gang. Cheng Kau Mui, Kwan's cunning eldest daughter, returned from Shanghai to capitalize on the profits. Mui carefully strategized her every move. Meanwhile, Lau Sing led the Criminal Investigation Team, working tirelessly to secure a better future for his family, especially his sickly sister Lau Ching. Despite his fiery temper, Sing valued loyalty and camaraderie above all else. He once risked his life to help his timid colleague, Pai Kuat. As the Japanese army invaded China and took control of Canton, Mui faced her darkest hour when her aunt Cheng Long Hei framed her.

To assist the Central Soviet Area in overcoming the military and economic challenges posed by the Kuomintang, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to establish a secure communication route from Shanghai to the Soviet Area through Hong Kong and Shantou. Zou Zuo Ren leads the Bogongao station of the transportation line, working with other stations to transport personnel, supplies, funds, and intelligence between Shanghai and the Soviet Area. Despite facing challenges from the Kuomintang, Zou Zuo Ren and his team remained loyal to the party, protecting its secrets at all costs. They successfully escorted over one hundred delegates to the Second Chinese Soviet Congress in Ruijin, ensuring the Congress proceeded as planned.

The story unfolds in China during the Republican era at Hengshan Hospital, focusing on the rivalry between the Communist Party and the KMT in 1930s Shanghai. Ma Tian Ming is an untrustworthy, selfish, and money-hungry individual who resorts to deceit and dishonesty as a means of survival. A chance event entangles Ma Tian Ming in a criminal investigation where he becomes the prime suspect. In an attempt to evade capture, he assumes the identity of Cai LiKun, the head physician at Hengshan Hospital. However, Ma Tian Ming soon discovers that Cai Li Kun is affiliated with the secret Communist Party.

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.

Several individuals are vying to acquire a confidential file that holds significant value in securing influence in Shanghai. Numerous altercations arise between factions with varying political ideologies in their quest for this document.

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

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.

Set against the backdrop of the Republic of China, the narrative unfolds the tale of two children, Xiao Jun and Xiao Jie, who were raised in Taiwan. Orphaned at a young age, they embarked on a journey across the sea to locate Xia Men. Despite facing numerous challenges, Father Zheng Shi Xian, the siblings were eventually reunited with their father and assimilated into their new family dynamic.

The narrative follows the daily lives of three households residing in a small courtyard residence in Beijing: the carpenter Wang Man Tang, the widow Liu Cui Lan, and Doctor Zhou

During the late 1930s in northern China, a rebel named Jie Zhen Guo must use Western sorcery to outwit his Japanese adversary.

"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)