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Nan Yu, the main character of a game focused on pursuing romantic interests, finds herself in the Republic of China as a forensic pathologist investigating dead bodies. A strange will states that she must solve a murder in order to go back to her own world. However, she must also contend with Gao Han, the lead character of a detective game, for control of their shared body, with only one of them able to return home. Realizing Gao Han's expertise in crime-solving and her own knowledge of love, Nan Yu decides to collaborate with him to tackle the complex case, which reflects the complexities of both their worlds. In the end, Nan Yu proposes an alliance with Gao Han, acknowledging that they both need each other to succeed.

Based on the short story "Qiu Chan" found in Lai Ji's novel "Yin Bi De Shi Jie".

This recounts the series of frequent terrorist incidents that occurred in Baihe Town, a town that heavily relied on water transportation during the Republic of China. These incidents included the theft of zodiac hearts, the discovery of human flesh buns, the framing of an innocent person as the real murderer, the assassination of the county magistrate, and the murder of Li Zheng Jiu's fiancé. Li Zheng Jiu, also known as "Uncle Jiu," had a talent for uncovering unusual occurrences within the community. After his brother's mysterious death a year prior, Uncle Jiu suspected a connection to the terrorist activities in Baihe Town.

Ma San, an inheritor of an ancient tailoring technique, utilizes his distinct abilities to rescue lawyer Song Yuan from a dangerous situation. Together, they join forces to solve puzzling mysteries and uphold the principles of justice.

Taking place in Yongxin City during the 1920s, the enigmatic demise of an antique store proprietor coupled with the heist of invaluable treasures sparks a fierce conflict. Singer Du Qing, Detective Han Zhou, and Luo Ting must navigate their suspicions of one another and collaborate to safeguard the artifacts while outsmarting formidable adversaries.

In the era of the Republic of China, a clandestine pawnshop named Shenhong provides retributive justice for women who have suffered at the hands of others. Under the leadership of Si Jia Li and her crew, they assist those in need while attracting the interest of Detective Zhou Mu, whose investigation reveals an old case that connects everyone involved.

Derived from the short story "Qiu Chan" in the book "Yin Bi De Shi Jie" written by Lai Ji.

As Jiang Ling Long delved into the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, she crossed paths with Gu Zhan Bei, a youthful marshal hailing from Ping Cheng. Together, they cracked the case, prompting Jiang Ling Long to admire Gu Zhan Bei's capabilities and propose they team up at the detective agency. As they unraveled their second case, Gu Zhan Bei began to suspect that he and Jiang Ling Long were entangled in a series of murders. Simultaneously, tensions arose between the two as they confronted emotional complexities, unresolved cases from a decade past, and shadowy figures pulling the strings from the background, plunging them into a dire predicament.

Detective Gong Sun He, along with Bao Qing Tian and their colleagues, are up against a dangerous criminal syndicate. Through cleverness and collaboration, they work together to unravel a string of intricate cases. Their mission is to combat wrongdoing and uphold the principles of justice. (TMDb)

Chen Chu is chosen to wed Miss Murong through the influence of a prominent family, without knowing that the marriage is a ploy to weaken his vitality. Despite this, Chen Chu enters into the marriage with full awareness, resolved to unveil the secrets surrounding a devastating fire that wiped out his family many years ago.

During the Southern Song Dynasty, judicial officer Song Ci forms an unexpected partnership with theater performers Zhao Zhi Ting, Wang Ling, and dancer He Wen Ning. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the quartet collaborates to solve four complex murder cases by employing sharp investigative techniques and forensic expertise. Their collective efforts result in bringing justice to the deceased and upholding fairness for the living, with each case further solidifying their unity and commitment to uncovering the truth.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

Gu Zhan Bei reunites with his former lover Jiang Ling Long, who has assumed a new identity and established the Jiangbei Detective Agency. Opting to rejoin her agency, Gu Zhan Bei and Jiang Ling Long team up to rekindle their bond and tackle cases together.

The plot revolves around Xiao En, the second daughter of a military governor's family during the Republic of China era, who finds herself transported 90 years into the future. In this new timeline, she is reborn as Mei En, a contemporary actress, and joins forces with popular actor Wang Xing to unravel the truth behind a tragic family massacre from the past. Viewers can expect a blend of romance, fantasy, and suspense as the characters juggle their two different worlds while delving into a historical enigma.

Taking place in Jiangcheng during the Republic of China, "The Warrior" tells the story of Yan Yu Mo, an intelligence officer from a well-known family of calligraphers

Tao Zhen Yan, a trainee forensic doctor in the Republic of China, crossed paths with private detective Gu Nan Chuan during an investigation into a murder. Their destinies intertwined as they encountered the notorious stamp demon serial killer, leading them to collaborate in unraveling perplexing cases. (SubbingPaws on Ko-Fi)

Shortly before his wedding, businessman Fang Xue Wen is wrongly blamed for the murder of his fiancée Liu Jing Zhi and is gunned down. However, he is surprised to find himself waking up in a time loop, repeating the days before her death. With a strong determination to reveal the truth and avoid his grim destiny, Fang Xue Wen must hurry to identify the true perpetrator and end the cycle.

In the time of the Republic of China, Cheng Ru disguises herself as a singer in a nightclub to uncover the truth behind her father's death in a significant bank heist. As she develops a bond with merchant chief Yan Liang, surprising feelings and startling revelations about her betrothed are revealed, exposing a complex network of deceit. (TMDb)

Xiao Jiu, a woman who works with corpses, is tasked with transporting the body of a rich young man to an ancient estate. Upon arrival, she finds out that the man's parents are conducting a ghost wedding for him. The next day, the parents visit Xiao Jiu and insist that their son's body has disappeared and demand its return.

During the 1930s in Shanghai, Xiao Ke, a Communist operative, is double-crossed while in possession of confidential evacuation protocols, resulting in him being hunted down by lethal adversaries. In the midst of changing loyalties and concealed threats, he must outsmart his foes in a risky game of intelligence and selflessness for the cause.

Lu Yan is on a quest for retribution for his parents, but encounters continuous obstacles from Mu Lan. As their journeys intertwine, he realizes she is his long-lost love from childhood. With no choice but to collaborate, they expose the mysteries surrounding the elusive figure known as "Lu Chang He", who has been outsmarting them at every turn.

A peaceful village is disrupted by bizarre occurrences that reflect a tragedy from a hundred years ago. The appearance of a blood-written cursed message sends the town into a frenzy of fear. As the ominous atmosphere deepens, it becomes uncertain whether the danger stems from supernatural forces or a malevolent human conspiracy.

Left parentless amid the turmoil of the Republican period, Lai Fu endures a "fox spirit massacre" and refines his mystical abilities within a forsaken temple, ultimately becoming a wandering mystic. Ten years later, his path of revenge is set in motion by the "Weasel Immortal Wedding" predicament, drawing him into the web of the mysterious Miss Bai and the machinations of her affluent family. As strange occurrences plague Harbin, Lai Fu teams up with the determined Inspector Gu to delve into the mysteries. A startling discovery during the Bai family gathering reveals the true architect behind the “grey immortal” possession—the very traitor who killed his master! Together, they dismantle the Bai family's malevolent fortune-altering scheme and unveil a treacherous plot involving a troupe leader in league with the Japanese. Though justice prevails, Lai Fu chooses to abandon his newfound riches for a life of wandering. Both the headstrong Miss Bai and the spirited Inspector Gu opt to join him, turning the Five Immortals Conspiracy into a story of valor, where the conclusion of one blood feud heralds the start of new connections...

The narrative follows three young women in Shanghai during the 1920s

Fei Xue gained expertise in areas such as case analysis and forensic investigation while studying overseas. In addition, she possessed a unique intuition for criminal activity. She found herself drawn into a murder case at the River Fresh Market, where a man was found dead on a fish chopping board. Local residents, terrified by the incident, referred to the killer as the "River God". Teaming up with detective ZhouZhen Long, Fei Xue soon realized that the case was more complex than it seemed.

During the initial period of the Republic of China, the skilled individual Qin Yang teamed up with the wealthy heiress Shen Rou who returned from overseas, as well as the peculiar Yuan Jing Jing. Their paths crossed with the detective He Hong Feng, leading to a series of puzzling cases being solved in the city. Together, they exposed the malicious plot of the Night Deity Society, safeguarding the tranquility of their community. (WeTV)

Explorer Zhang Bei Chen, fighter Duan Si Yan, mystical healer Wei Ling Er, and equestrian Ma Tian Hong embark on a quest to unravel the enigma surrounding the Golden Crow phenomenon. Throughout their expedition, they come across peculiar occurrences, facing the negative aspects of human behavior such as greed, anger, and fixation, all while uncovering the strong connections that tie individuals together. (TMDb)

Heiress Zhao Chun Man enters the Yuchun Opera House seeking vengeance for her father's murder. However, after being slain by gang leader Zhou Chi, she experiences a time reset and becomes ensnared in a loop of destiny. As she uncovers the truth and strives to alter her fate, an unforeseen romance develops between them.

Following the slaughter of his family, a young boy is nurtured by his adversary to transform into a deadly instrument. Twins are akin to fire; they either soar together or perish together.

During the time when the final emperor Pu Yi was confined in the northeast, a group of patriotic fighters ventured into the Emperor Tai Chi Mausoleum to safeguard a secretive mahogany box from being seized by the Japanese. This led to a chain of strange occurrences, including deaths and vanishings, linked to the box.

Zhang Zi Yuan and Molly Yang, a pair of detectives, find themselves unexpectedly caught up in a supernatural haunting case. As they bravely explore the dangerous situation, they confront the person responsible through a series of intense conflicts. Through their investigation, they gradually reveal the secrets surrounding the ghostly haunting until finally discovering the truth behind it all. (Fresh Drama Youtube Channel)

During the 1920s, a luxurious hotel known as the goddess hotel could be found on the outskirts of Shanghai, situated on the shores of Tiannu Lake. The hotel was established by Jin Dong Lin, who had recently returned from studying abroad. The establishment was frequented by prominent individuals and was adorned with bright lights, with a grand hall featuring an eight-armed goddess statue, reminiscent of Mount Xumi. Tragedy struck three years into Jin Dong Lin's marriage when his lifeless body was discovered floating in a pool of white lotus, bearing wounds from the eight sharp weapons of the goddess. As investigations unfolded, the women in his life were unmasked one by one: the hotel manager, showgirl, cleaner, female star, writer, widow, and original wife. Along the shores of Tiannu Lake, blood stained the white lotus flowers, the goddess remained silent, her arms empty.

The story takes place during a chaotic time in Shanghai, China, amidst the Republic of China. In this tumultuous period, the forensic doctor Che Su Wei and the sophisticated detective Gu Yuan find themselves caught up in different conflicting powers. Deputy Inspector Kang Yi Chen, along with the spirited reporter Cao Qing Luo, join forces to solve a series of strange and intriguing cases, uncovering the truth along the way.

In November of 1937, Shanghai was seized by the Japanese army under the command of Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan. The clandestine party organization transitioned to covert operations. By 1941, a covert operation known as the "Popular Beauty Plan" was initiated by the Japanese army in Shanghai. This plan aimed to disrupt China's financial market using counterfeit currency and to exploit China's valuable cultural artifacts. Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan led the party's covert action group, which encountered Tang Twenty-three, a rotund man, a slender monkey, and other young individuals along the way.

The drama takes place during the tumultuous era of the Republic of China in Shanghai. Shanghai's thriving city of Shiliyangchang, known as the "Enchanted Capital of the Orient" in the 1930s, was filled with hidden perplexing and unimaginable criminal incidents. Gu Yuan, recently promoted to chief inspector, teams up with the renowned female forensic doctor Che Su Wei and Kang Yi Chen, the president of the Shanghai First Chamber of Commerce, to investigate peculiar and mysterious cases together.

Zhang Yan is a young aspiring writer who yearns to achieve fame as a novelist. Despite facing rejection from both major publishing companies and small online platforms, he remains dedicated to his literary pursuits. The only source of comfort in his difficult journey is his loyal girlfriend Yinxia. Zhang Yan constantly fears the day when Yinxia may decide to leave him. One day, he stumbles upon a gripping autobiographical suspense novel on a website, which he cannot find anywhere else online. Unable to resist the temptation, Zhang Yan claims the novel as his own and it unexpectedly becomes a success. However, his girlfriend Yinxia decides to end their relationship as she cannot support the success of a stolen work. With a taste of fame and fortune, Zhang Yan becomes consumed by ambition and no longer desires his previous life of poverty.

A creature resembling a serpent emerged and swiftly ensnared the elderly fisherman with its tongue before dragging him away. Shortly after, an 18-year-old named Xin Rui emerged, her body covered in slime and occasional scales visible on her face. High school student Fu Junhao noticed Xin Rui and brought her back to his home. Subsequently, individuals began disappearing on the island one by one. While searching for their missing friends, Xin Rui and Fu Junhao stumbled upon a hidden underground facility on the island. Inside the underground base, they encountered the snake-like creatures. Questions arose about Xin Rui's true identity and her connection to the monsters. As the truth unraveled, Fu Junhao, unknowingly, found himself caught in a catastrophic event.

After his Master passed away, the painter Cheng Ren was overcome with sorrow. He found a painting left behind by his Master and set out on a quest to uncover the hidden truth. Despite facing many challenges, Cheng Ren was determined to seek justice for the living and the deceased. Though initially appearing unrelated, the six cases he investigated were ultimately intertwined. Baidu

In her quest to reveal the circumstances surrounding her grandfather's demise, Wu Xiao Meng discreetly enters the competing Shenghua Group. There, she finds herself caught in a perilous web of deception alongside her first love, Sheng Yun Xiao. As buried memories begin to emerge, the pair collaborate to unearth a conspiracy that has remained hidden for fifteen years, seeking to deliver the justice that has been long overdue.

The cable car experienced a sudden loss of control as it approached its destination, causing it to slide down from a high altitude before coming to an abrupt stop while hanging in mid-air. The six passengers inside the car were thrown into a state of panic, unaware that the incident was orchestrated by the cable car driver, Hui Hui Zhou. Unbeknownst to them, Hui Hui Zhou's daughter had gone missing under mysterious circumstances. As the women held onto the clues found in her daughter's diary and continued their search without faltering, the passengers soon realized that each of them had some connection to the missing girl and were mentioned in her diary. Now, they must work together to piece together the full story of the girl's disappearance, all while questioning who among them is telling the truth and who is lying.

During a class reunion, Qin Su Yan becomes involved in a dangerous competition with strict rules and genuine peril, leading to increasing suspicion among the participants, especially with the mastermind lurking among them. While some succumb to fear and aggression, Qin Su Yan remains true to her empathy. As she uncovers a link to a long-forgotten case, she must weigh the value of exposing the truth against the potential consequences. (TMDb) Inspired by the game "LangRen Sha: Shei Shi Xia Yi Ge" ( : ), developed by Chang Zeng Mi Hu Che ( ) and released on the Shanyi ( ) platform.

During the day, Feng Qing Yu runs a hotel, but at night he transforms into Gu Xiao Yu, a man caught in a dangerous time loop with a concealed identity. His encounter with the intelligent fortune teller Lu Yun Sheng leads them to work together in unraveling the mystery, but their investigation is complicated by the sudden reappearance of his enigmatic childhood companion. (TMDb)