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Ning Han Xi is a talented young chef working at a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant. While foraging for ingredients up a tree, she accidentally tumbled and found herself transported into a television drama. He Zi Xiao, the ruler of Taoyuan City, was out hunting in the wilderness. Deputy city ruler Zhao Ying Ying hatched a plot to eliminate both the city ruler and the heir in order to seize power. Ning Han Xi and He Zi Xiao teamed up to thwart the deputy city ruler's schemes, successfully preserving the positions of the city ruler and the young heir. However, the time has come for them to part ways... (MangoTVSparkle)

Inadvertently losing her inner power to Prince Hong Yi, the Fox Demon attempts to reclaim it by inhabiting the body of Xia Yi Mo, a reluctant bride-to-be of the prince. To regain her strength, she must charm the Prince. However, this task proves difficult as the Prince pretends to be foolish in order to expose a plot within the palace.

The narrative follows screenwriter Liu Yi Yi as she diligently works on crafting a historical costume drama. However, faced with a displeased director and determined to showcase her skills, Liu Yi Yi finds herself inadvertently trapped within her own script and becomes the character Yun Luo Xi. Through Liu Yi Yi's intervention, Yun Luo Xi's doomed fate of execution is slowly altered.

The story of Mr Cool follows novel time traveler Qu Yan as she takes on the role of confronting a deceitful person, only to later encounter the male lead, a cold and authoritative president, leading to a growing romantic relationship between them. (Neko Meow Meow)

The drama follows Qu Yan's quest to win the affection of the protagonist Mo Beiting, amidst challenges from different characters. (ChineseDrama.info)

Chef Li Lan stumbled into the world of the comic "General's Farmer Wife" and developed a connection with the distant general, Wang Jin. In order to settle the debt left by Li Lan's father, the two of them collaborated to launch a restaurant. Through Li Lan's innovative marketing strategies and exceptional culinary talents, the restaurant thrived. They not only managed to pay off the debt but also became the most prosperous individuals in Qingshui County. (Fresh Drama Youtube Channel)

In this imaginative play, a man and a woman are drawn into the world of his own comic book. However, the story takes a surprising twist when he is turned into a princess facing a tragic destiny, while she transforms into a handsome prince. What follows is an exciting adventure as they battle each other fiercely, consumed by mutual animosity. Yet, as they face challenges together, a surprising bond begins to form between them, bringing them closer each day. The boundaries between love and hate become blurred as they grapple with unexpected emotions in this charming story of unlikely love.

In a fantastical twist of fate, a contemporary young woman finds herself transported back in time and transformed into a stunning beauty. She fearlessly sets her sights on Childe Xie Xun, the proprietor of a wine shop. Mingling with the past, Meng Xiao Fan stumbles into Xie Xun's establishment, realizing she may have crossed over into a game-like realm where she has morphed into the captivating Meng Yu Fan, whose allure is said to have the power to bring about the downfall of nations. In a bold move, she decides to pursue Xie Xun, marking one of the most daring choices of her young life. But their happiness is short-lived as a life-threatening crisis emerges. Faced with the ultimate decision of choosing between love and the welfare of all, Meng Yu Fan must make a choice that will shape their fate. (ChineseDrama.info)

An attractive lady joins a competition and finds herself unexpectedly smitten

An accident caused a mix-up between Li Yi Nuo, a young food enthusiast from the Food Academy, and Zhao Yi Bai, a well-known idol. To avoid detection, the two made a secret agreement and found themselves living together.

Shen Jia Jia finds herself transported into a novel where she takes on the role of a spy tasked with infiltrating the home of the villain as his wife. With the original character meeting a tragic fate, Shen Jia Jia must now ensure her survival until the end of the story in order to return to reality. The villain, Gu Jiu Cheng, is a meticulous and controlling man who unexpectedly becomes infatuated with his new spouse.

A young lady embarks on a journey into the pages of a book, where she finds herself entangled in a romance with a wealthy chief executive officer

Meng Ci is transported into a novel and becomes a character in the story. She finds herself entangled in a romantic entanglement with the male lead and the second male lead. Despite her efforts to avoid affecting the storyline, her interactions with the male lead become more complex as he starts to take an interest in her. As Meng Ci tries to navigate the fictional world and return to reality, she must also contend with the jealous second male lead and the obstacles of being a character in a novel.

Novelist Lin Xiao Yu, known for her struggles in relationships, collapses after a period of intense work and finds herself in a parallel universe called "True Love". To return to her own reality, she must fulfill the mission of discovering genuine love.

The tale follows a courageous woman who unexpectedly travels through time and enters a book with an unfinished storyline. Her spirit inhabits a princess who joins forces with the enemy and commits treason. She embarks on a captivating journey of marriage before love with her partner Qi Yu, whom she encounters for the very first time.

A skilled young woman who excels in cooking enrolls in a game mending course, only to discover that the charming urban leader is actually the glitch. To rectify the issue and return everything to its rightful state, she must devise multiple strategies to outsmart the urban leader a hundred times. Despite their tumultuous relationship, a bond forms between them as they navigate through moments of love and conflict. What decisions will she make? (cpophome.com)

Yu Wan Wan found herself transported into a novel while reading it. In this new world, she became the main character and planned to marry Yan An Tang, the male protagonist, in order to return to reality with a kiss. However, a twist in the plot led her to be mistaken as a spy by Chi Han, the antagonist and illegitimate half-brother of the male lead. As a result, Chi Han disrupted the wedding ceremony and prevented Yu Wan Wan from kissing Yan An Tang, which was necessary to end the story. Despite her initial fear of the dangerous villain, Yu Wan Wan discovered that she possessed the aura of the heroine, allowing her to control Chi Han with just a simple request. While she had the advantage over the villain, obtaining a kiss from Yan An Tang proved to be more challenging than anticipated, especially as emotions became entangled in the situation.

Zhuang Momo, a contemporary scriptwriter, found herself in an unexpected situation in the script "Yasha Bride" where she was compelled to partake in a clandestine wedding as the unattractive bride of the Long family. Refusing to conform to the dictates of destiny, she harnessed the power of the "eternal soul" to... (Tencent Video on Youtube)

Upon inadvertently entering a historical novel, a contemporary female student transforms into Lu Shuang Shuang, a ruthless Crown Princess. Familiar with the storyline, she opts to separate from Mo Cheng Qian, the Crown Prince who despises her, in order to protect herself and redirects her affections towards the second male lead. Nonetheless, the Crown Prince is not willing to passively watch and makes every effort to capture her heart. As the Crown Prince pursues and the Crown Princess evades, the outcome of their tale remains uncertain... (WeTV Taiwan)

The narrative follows He Yi Yi, a game designer who finds herself trapped in an ancient virtual reality game. Unable to escape, she discovers that the game's NPCs have gained consciousness. To return to reality, He Yi Yi must assist Gu Nan Feng in becoming the city leader according to the new expansion pack. She disguises herself as a maid to get close to Gu Nan Feng, only to become entangled in a web of conspiracies at the city leader's manor.

Ye Ru Yi finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the world of a comic book as a minor character with a tragic fate. In this new reality, she crosses paths with Zuo Qian Chen, a prince who masquerades as a hero. As they journey together, their relationship evolves from deceit to salvation, influencing the lives of others and altering the course of the story.

Xu Huan Xi, a contemporary woman, turned to alcohol to cope with her heartbreak after a failed relationship. Upon waking up, she discovered herself in a traditional wedding chamber. Initially believing it to be a fantasy of marrying her ideal man, she soon realized she had time-traveled and was now married to the unfamiliar yet charming Prince Song Kuo. Xu Huan Xi attempted to return to her own time by drinking, only to find herself in a land where alcohol was prohibited. (YOUKU)

On the night of her wedding, Gu Chao Chao faces betrayal from both her husband and her closest friend, leading to her near demise. Five years later, she reemerges as Ji Yun Chao, intent on orchestrating a meticulously planned revenge to unveil their treachery and reclaim her life’s direction.

In a surprising turn of events, a contemporary woman finds herself transported into a fictional world where she assumes the role of a minor character named Qian Qing, destined for a short-lived existence. Drawing on her understanding of the story, she sets out to overturn her fate and claim the position of the heroine, all in a bid to find her way back to reality. (SENTV English | C-Drama YouTube channel)

While accompanying military funds, Qiao Jiu falls into an ambush set by the followers of Second Prince Zhou Mubai and Dai Shuang. In order to rescue him, Jiang Ye Feng decides to marry Qiao Jiu, but they are soon falsely accused and imprisoned. With their cleverness, they manage to escape and begin to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. During their investigation, Jiang Ye Feng confronts Zhou Mubai in a bid to protect Qiao Jiu. As they resume their normal lives, Jiang acknowledges his errors and proposes to Qiao Jiu in the hopes of starting anew together.

Qin Zhen, a contemporary woman working in the financial sector, harbored a desire to revisit the Great Wei State and marry the owner of the struggling first bodyguard company. She partnered with her charming yet irresponsible husband to save the business using her modern management skills.

Xia You You, an online writer, finds herself transported into her latest novel "Lin Manor Crisis" where she embodies the character Situ Cha Cha, known for her unpleasant demeanor

The story follows Yan Yi Yi, the protagonist, who finds herself transported into the novel she penned. She must navigate the challenges of the cold palace and strive to become a "nail house" to find her way back to the real world. However, her efforts catch the attention of Emperor Qin Yu, a reserved ruler who becomes intrigued by her presence. (WeTV)

Ah Yue finds herself in the body of Princess Chu Zhao upon waking up. A mysterious butterfly assigns her a task: to raise Shen Li's appreciation of her to 100. Failure to do so will result in her death. The challenge lies in the fact that Princess Chu Zhao's actions have caused Shen Li's appreciation level to plummet to minus 100.

After finding herself inhabiting the body of Shen Zhi Huan, the supposed spouse of Xu Yan Qing, the Senior Grand Secretary of the Sui Dynasty, the food blogger soon realized that their marriage was doomed. Desperate to break free from this situation, she attempted to seek a divorce. However, unbeknownst to her, Xu Yan Qing developed the ability to read her thoughts, causing him to become intrigued by her and her plans.

In the ongoing saga, Qin Yu encounters obstacles in carrying out the New Deal to uplift the lives of the people and strengthen the nation. Meanwhile, Yan Yiyi remains determined to gain access to the cold palace as a means to return to reality. The Beidi nation is plotting harm on a large scale, prompting Yan and Qin to consider joining forces to confront this threat for the greater good of the people. (WetV)

Internet writer Yan Yi Yi stumbled upon Qin Yu, a handsome man from a historical book who mysteriously appeared in the real world searching for his concubine with the same name. This unexpected intrusion of the fictional character Qin Yu disrupted the normalcy of reality, leading to potential consequences for Yan Yi Yi as the creator. To restore order and prevent further chaos, Yan Yi Yi and Qin Yu engaged in a 100-day challenge to resolve their predicament.

After Luo Wuyou's untimely death, her dreams and aspirations were shattered. However, her story does not conclude there. Given a second chance at life, she is determined to reclaim all that she had lost. Despite vowing to herself not to fall in love again, fate has different plans for her. As she embarks on her new journey, Wuyou realizes that the man who had caused her so much pain has transformed. He has kept her memory alive, even after her tragic demise, and is willing to make amends. Amidst the complexities of their renewed relationship, Wuyou must also confront her past demons and seek revenge against those who had wronged her. With newfound strength and resolve, she is prepared to retrieve everything that was once hers. Will she achieve her goals and find happiness, or will her past continue to linger?

In a peculiar turn of events, a budding actress steps into the lead role of her own theatrical production, embodying the character Su Xiang Wan. With her cheerful and optimistic demeanor, she endeavors to alter the storyline to align with her vision of a perfect ending. Along the way, she crosses paths with Zhao Rong Xian, the antagonist-turned-hero known as the King of Yu. His once sinister and aloof nature undergoes a profound change, all thanks to the influence of the vibrant and charming heroine.

While lying in bed and reading a comic book on her phone, Meng Qi is frustrated with the male lead character in the story. After falling asleep, she wakes up to find herself inside the comic book, inhabiting the body of the female lead. She soon meets the main lead, Qin Yue Wen, who believes she possesses a valuable treasure map. To outwit him and utilize his skills, Meng Qi enlists him to help run her restaurant. Their business faces tough competition from a rival restaurant, leading to various challenges. Fortunately, they receive occasional assistance from a local police officer named Xiao Sa, who works for the county magistrate.

The tale of Prince Cang Han Yu from the Wu Dynasty revolves around his willingness to make sacrifices in order to rescue his childhood love, Nan Si. Together, they work hand in hand to shape their own fates and nurture their love.