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Jin Wei has recently brought his wife, Jenny Jones, and their four-year-old son, Charlie King, back to his hometown of Beijing after being away for a decade. Upon returning to his family's courtyard, Jin Defang expressed great joy at having his eldest son's family back in China. However, this happiness unintentionally stirred feelings of jealousy among his second son, third son, and younger daughter.

Two options to choose from: 41 episodes on television or 39 episodes on television.

The story revolves around Ni Hao's romantic journey and the transformation of her relationship with her mother-in-law into a close friendship. After completing her education, Ni Hao secures a job at a law firm where she works under Xu Hui Zhong. They quickly develop a strong bond and Xu Hui Zhong introduces her son, Man Yi, to Ni Hao. As time passes, Ni Hao marries Man Yi and forms a close relationship with Xu Hui Zhong. However, their marriage faces challenges as they realize their idealized relationship does not match reality. While contemplating divorce, they are forced to set aside their issues when Grandma falls ill. During this time, Ni Hao discovers that true happiness may have been within reach all along.

Everyday escapades of a typical household.

Lee Ji Won is an honest and direct assistant director employed at an advertising firm

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A music-themed bar in Beijing's Hutong is operated by a group of five entrepreneurs named Long Ge, Xue Qin, Niu Yu Lu, Lao Si, and Cui Gen Xian

Security Zhang Hao boasted to his fellow villagers in Erlong Lake village. To divert attention from his boasting, he pretended to be a savvy entrepreneur, claiming to have secured "significant investments" and returned with a "professional team". His return coincided with that of his long-time friend, Li Minghan, a graduate student dedicated to the development and revitalization of their rural hometown. Despite their differing backgrounds in terms of origin, work ethic, and education, the two individuals share a unique dynamic that blends their disparities seamlessly. As the village's beacon of hope, Zhang Hao unwittingly becomes the target of intense scrutiny and pressure, while also falling victim to fraudulent schemes due to his eagerness for success but lack of business acumen and experience.

In the second installment, Ma Da Shuai, a previous leader of a rural village in the northern region who moved to the urban area, sets up a primary school specifically for migrant and orphaned kids and serves as its headmaster

In disguise as a man, Jin Ying Jie applies for a job and surprisingly lands the role of a "male" secretary to Hao Xin, the general manager of Haoyun Fashion Co. Hao Xin, who received education abroad, exudes sophistication and independence. Rather than relying on his family's wealth, he is a driven individual amidst the affluent second generation, working towards his entrepreneurial dreams. When the nation's businesses face challenges, he sacrifices personal gain to shoulder the responsibility, becoming a formidable player in the corporate world. Jin Ying Jie, a smart and attractive woman from a modest background, encounters obstacles due to gender biases in the job market. Despite facing setbacks in a workplace where mediocre men are preferred over exceptional women, she bravely decides to take a daring leap.

After returning from a trip with her husband Ng Man Tak, cooking instructor Lo Siu Lai is surprised to discover that her young daughter Ng Choi Ni is living with a colleague Lau Tat Yan who is attracted to the same sex, while her divorced sister Lo Siu Mei is entangled in a romantic situation involving tenant Yau Kai and her ex-husband. Tak is forced to retire early and spends his days at home with nothing to occupy him. On the other hand, Lai is fortunate to have the chance to host a cooking program on television. Despite the sudden turn of events, Lai remains unfazed and determined to tackle each challenge with patience and dedication, even if Tak fails to appreciate it. The disagreements persist until Lai finally devises a clever solution to address Tak's concerns.

As children grow up, parents are concerned about their choices and guide them closely. However, as children mature, they must learn to be independent and parents must learn to loosen their grip. Families evolve over time, just as individuals do. The Chukot family, a typical average family, has always lived harmoniously together. Due to various events, the family dynamics have shifted, leading to the emergence of many contradictions.

KO YEE MAN, the owner of a pawn shop, is known for his commitment to helping others in times of need. However, he struggles to find solutions for his three children. His eldest son, KO WAI TING, and daughter-in-law, WAN YUN HAN, face challenges in their careers. KO YUE CHU, his second daughter, once found herself in a complicated situation but was rescued by her friend LAM FAT. The youngest daughter, KO YUE BO, is known for her lack of seriousness and tendency to gossip endlessly.

What is more beneficial for children? An environment free of stress or a life filled with eternal happiness? A carefully planned head start or a well-rounded set of skills? Life is a competition, and the first battleground is kindergarten! Supported by her spouse, Armand, Nora leaves her job to focus on caring for their daughter Yoyo, who struggles to adjust to kindergarten. Yoyo makes significant progress after switching to Joyful Kindergarten, where Principal Kong enforces a stress-free educational approach. Meanwhile, Nora strives to be the perfect mother with assistance from Venus. However, the good times are short-lived as a wealthy parent named Charles pushes the school to enhance its competitiveness. Nora rallies like-minded parents together to create the "Anti-cramming Alliance", dedicated to steadfastly preserving a nurturing learning environment for their children! (Viu)

The narrative moves to a communal sauna, however, the tension between a controlling spouse and a meek yet conniving partner stays consistent with the original story.

Oniyome Nikki is based on a real-life story about a husband who faces daily abuse from his wife. The series will showcase the interactions between the couple, capturing both the hardships and the unintentionally humorous moments. Inspired by a blog post.

Nodoka Kuribayashi is a cartoonist who is facing challenges in her career. She relies on her husband, Tetsuya, to take care of household chores and their children while she focuses on her work. Tetsuya eventually reaches a breaking point and decides to file for divorce. In response, Nodoka decides to undergo training in homemaking in hopes of finding a new husband. Will she be able to enhance her skills and find love again? -- TBS

Mori Ari is a young girl who resides with her mother in an upscale apartment. When her mother announces plans to remarry and goes on a trip for the wedding and honeymoon, Ari refuses to accept her new stepfather. Determined to find her biological father during her mother's absence, Ari sets out on a quest to uncover the truth.

An incident at a construction site causes a man to accidentally collide with a young boy, leading to a divine intervention that switches their souls

The 2024 academic year kicks off, and the quirky families dive into another phase of joyful development. Without assistance from older relatives, Liu Xiang Shang and Dai Jing must balance their careers with parenting duties. Guo Ning goes to great lengths and employs various tactics to run for class monitor, while Guo Bao's overly relaxed demeanor exasperates their parents. To aid Dai Jing in her professional life, Liu Xiang Shang finds himself navigating parent associations, childcare groups, neighborhood discussions, and extracurricular organizations—so much so that he momentarily bans the term "group" at home. With Jing Ting Ting welcoming her third child, Yang Ming Biao finds his responsibilities increasing significantly: he must oversee his eldest son Fifteen's education while also caring for the newborn. Tension arises when Fifteen, following his graduation from middle school, expresses a wish to study abroad. In the meantime, Tang Xiao Wei decides to launch her own business with encouragement from Ma Ying Jie, who further complicates matters by suggesting reconciliation and the idea of having a second child. Xiao Wei feels uncertain due to Ma Ying Jie's laid-back attitude toward life. New developments emerge daily within these three families. Through various challenges, the parents gradually achieve harmony between their jobs and family life. Guo Ning successfully completes middle school, and the conflicts between Fifteen and Yang Ming Biao are resolved, allowing Fifteen to pursue his studies overseas. Ma Ying Jie secures a job and becomes increasingly busy, and before they realize it, all the children have matured.

During a Tourism Development Conference, Zhang Hao excessively promoted his hometown, drawing attention but also facing consequences. Soon after, Erlong Lake underwent an unexpected inspection by a production crew, and both Zhang Hao and the villagers struggled to provide a proper welcome. In a surprising turn of events, the enigmatic Huang Yong Quan appeared to assist the village in navigating the crisis. She even proposed a significant investment in Erlong Lake. Just as the villagers were astonished by this unexpected boon, Huang Yong Quan revealed another shocking announcement: she expressed her desire to marry Zhang Hao. It was revealed that Zhang Hao’s grandfather, Zhang Chun Sheng, had once saved Huang Yong Quan’s grandfather’s life, leading to a brotherly bond between the two elders. Unfortunately, Huang’s grandfather was gravely ill and wished to see his granddaughter, who had faced challenges in her romantic life, marry before his passing. Consequently, the two grandfathers aimed to unite Huang Yong Quan and Zhang Hao. Unbeknownst to them, Zhang Hao was already in a relationship with Li Ming Han, the village's tourism director. Huang Yong Quan’s arrival thrust Zhang Hao into the limelight, completely transforming his life. As a result, Erlong Lake became more vibrant than ever.

The situation at hand revolves around an inheritance dispute between two brothers, Tian Ding and Wang Cai. Tian Ding, the older brother, is clever and capable, but without a rightful heir to claim the inheritance. On the other hand, Wang Cai, the younger brother, may not excel in his endeavors but has a son named Xiao Ming who secures his inheritance rights. This family divide is further complicated by Xiao Ming's timid and easily bullied nature. Despite his usual timidity, Xiao Ming unexpectedly becomes involved in a gang altercation and saves the leader of the Jishi gang. Following the gang leader's subsequent imprisonment, Xiao Ming is appointed as the temporary leader. However, instead of transforming into a confident figure, Xiao Ming's inherent cowardice leads to comical chaos within the Jishi gang.

Seeking a young and attractive male figure to join the household for a period of six months. Accommodation and meals will be provided. Following the passing of their beloved mother, the wealthy yet vulnerable orphaned sisters find themselves at the mercy of their scheming great-aunt, who is determined to take control of their inheritance and evict them from their grand estate. In a bid to thwart their great-aunt's plans, the sisters enlist the help of a man to pose as their mother's recently remarried and tragically widowed husband. This strategy could deceive their great-aunt, if only their stepsister would stop trying to expose the truth and oust their new companion from the premises.

Hao Zhi Zhi entered into his second marriage with Shen Xiao Yang, a young man who was ten years his junior. Having learned from the mistakes of his first marriage, Hao Zhi Zhi decided to develop his relationship skills early on. Despite his belief that "flirtatious women are the best," his inherent strong-willed nature often surfaced. Shen Xiao Yang, though young, embraced the responsibilities of marriage by being understanding and willing to compromise. Unexpectedly, Shen Xiao Yang's uncle, Wu Da Fu, came to stay with the couple. Wu Da Fu, the youngest and oldest in his family, presented a unique challenge for Hao Zhi Zhi. With the addition of Hao Zhi Zhi's mother-in-law and Hao Gang, the "father slave" of his daughter, the unconventional family of six embarked on a joyful and humorous journey together.

In a lesser-known crosstalk group at Beiwei Road Wanchun Association, the performers in the small venue represent all individuals: as they work on improving their skills, their understanding of crosstalk evolves, along with their attitudes towards fame, wealth, and the dynamics between performers and audiences. While on stage, they engage in playful banter and jest to achieve success. However, off stage, they exhibit humility, warmth, and acceptance towards one another. The statement, "There is no glory on stage, but there are rules off stage," exemplifies the unique and captivating nature of crosstalk, presented in a three-dimensional panoramic view.

The unfeeling Andromedan duo, mother Cai Xiao Ying and daughter Li Li Li, who separated on Earth, must reunite when Li ties the knot with human Meng for an intergalactic exploration. Cai, lacking funds and insisting on being accommodated, moves in with them, creating a sarcastic family dynamic alongside Meng’s clueless father, as they face comical situations and challenges together.

The family comedy "Rickety Rackety Family" portrays what appears to be our typical everyday existence. Picture a family that has lost everything and ends up residing in your boarding house! In such a dire scenario, our best response is to find humor. So, let’s dive into the challenging yet humorous daily life of this rickety and rackety family.

Based on the book "The Chronicles of Mi Xiao Quan" written by author Bei Mao.

Unique and unpredictable middle-aged Ma Yi Ming, is compelled to transition from his government job to become a business owner. (Wikipedia)

The play follows the journey of Jia Yuan Yuan, returning to her childhood community after completing her university studies, and her ambitious entry into the community to work.

Upon turning 30, Zhang Xiao Wu experiences a string of unfortunate events: her fiancé abandons her for another woman, her business is on the brink of collapse, her landlord evicts her, and her family members constantly ask her for money. Despite these setbacks, Zhang Xiao Wu remains optimistic and confronts each obstacle with a positive mindset, ultimately discovering genuine joy and love.

Third installment of Ma Da Shuai, a rural migrant from northern China who relocated to the urban area. Following three years of city living, Ma Da Shuai contemplates returning to his village.

Which mother believes that any girl is deserving of her beloved son? Chen Da Ke's mother had already planned the perfect marriage for him until Luo Jia entered the scene and won over Da Ke's heart. Seeing Da Ke completely enamored with Luo Jia, his mother is determined to remove her from the picture to secure her son's future happiness. Despite her efforts to prevent their marriage, Da Ke's mother resorts to making Luo Jia's life as a married woman as difficult as possible. Witnessing her daughter being mistreated by her in-laws, Luo Jia's mother is willing to do whatever it takes to defend her daughter. Will Da Ke and Luo Jia's marriage be able to withstand such a hostile family environment?