Undercurrent of Desire

After Dad Married into the Wealthy Family

Lin Xiaoman, who just lost her job, stumbles upon her single dad's "secret"—Lin Jianguo, a cook who has run a small restaurant for 20 years, is marrying Su Yufen, the head of the local wealthy Gu family! The partner not only has a proud stepdaughter Gu Xiaotang who acts like she's above everyone but also demands Dad to give up his old habits (like sitting with bare feet and fanning himself) and learn to wear custom suits, eat medium-rare steak, and use "aristocratic phrases" like "After you." Xiaoman blows up: "Are you委屈ing yourself for money?" Until she sneaks into the Gu family's kitchen late at night and sees Dad crouching by the stove, cooking the familiar millet congee for Su Yufen, who has a stomachache. Su Yufen holds the old apron Dad gave her years ago and whispers: "Back then, I was so poor I couldn't even afford a steamed bun—you gave me a bowl of hot noodles. Now that I have the ability, I want to give you a better life." And Gu Xiaotang, who once called her a "country bumpkin," actually slams a Gu family business card on the table when Xiaoman's former company withholds her salary: "My sister, Gu Xiaotang's sister—who do you think you are to bully her?" It turns out Dad's "wealthy marriage" was never about climbing the social ladder—it's two people who've been hurt by life, finally catching the gentle love that was 20 years late.

1 month ago

The Puppy Never Hibernates

Su Xiaoman was framed by her stepsister, who stole her fiancé. After her father's death, she was kicked out of the house and almost froze to death in a snowy night—until rescued by Gu Jingshen, a wealthy CEO. Gu proposed a contract marriage: he'd give her identity and resources for revenge, and she'd help him handle his family's marriage coercion. Su thought it was just a deal, but soon discovered Gu's secret—he was the "stray puppy" she saved years ago. As the "hibernating puppy" awakens to fight back, and real feelings grow from the fake marriage, how will Su tear off her stepsister's hypocrisy? And how will Gu make her believe his companionship was never a transaction?

2 months ago

I'm Set on Being the Villain Who Threatens the Female Lead from the Start

Lin Chuan, an overworked office worker, stayed up all night finishing his villain script—only to wake up as Gu Chengchuan, the villainous CEO he created who 'threatens the female lead to sign the project.' In the original plot, he'd end up in prison for offending the male lead. But when he sees Su Wanning, the female lead, with red eyes yet stubbornly refusing to give in, he has a change of heart: if he's going to be a villain, he'll be 'the villain who only protects her.' He says, 'Sign the project in three days, or I'll bankrupt your company'—but secretly helps her fix the business traps targeting her company. He traps her in the office to 'negotiate'—but it's actually to protect her from revenge seekers. Su Wanning goes from hating him to wondering why this villain has a band-aid under his suit or un-sent stomach medicine in his drawer. And Lin Chuan never expected that his 'villain game' to save his life would end up costing him his heart—all he wants isn't the project, but the girl who won't bow down even when threatened, to stand by his side.

4 months ago

Borrow Two Thousand Years More from Heaven, and I End Up as a Street Vendor!

Emperor Li Zhan of the Daqian Dynasty is abducted by a UFO during a heaven-worshipping ritual and transmigrates into Zhou Jianguo—a middle-aged man with advanced lung cancer and millions in debt. Resigned to a quiet death, he accidentally becomes a live-stream hit by showcasing his imperial calligraphy at a night market. Using his emperor’s political acumen to fend off modern business rivals, he searches for a way back to his era while settling Zhou’s debts and fighting illness. He also clashes with Lin Wan, a female editor who admires his calligraphy, and their relationship shifts from hostility to unspoken affection. Meanwhile, the UFO that took him hides a shocking secret about “time-space correction”...

4 months ago

Don't Mess with the Little Miss—Her Stepdad Is a Super Daddy's Girl Fanatic

Su Xiaoman, a transfer student at an elite high school, is blocked by bullies for being low-key. At the critical moment, Gu Jingchuan, a business legend, rushes over in a Maybach, pulls her into his arms and snaps, "Who dares to touch my baby? Want to die?" It turns out he's Xiaoman's stepdad—when he married Xiaoman's mom, he promised to give her the whole world. But Xiaoman has always been distant from this "sudden dad" until she finds the old drawing Gu Jingchuan hid in his drawer—it's the gift she gave her mom in elementary school, with "I'll love her for you" written on the back. When the bully's family tries to retaliate, Gu Jingchuan cuts off all their business ties and says, "My daughter can't even shed a single lash." Finally, Xiaoman calls him "Dad" with red eyes—turns out the sweetest love is the sugar a "stepdad" brews with true heart.

4 months ago

Poor Father Humiliated by Biological Daughter, Adopted CEO Daughter Avenges Him

Zhou Daqiang, a rural watermelon farmer, worked tirelessly to raise his biological daughter Zhou Xiaomin and adopted daughter Lin Wanwan. Xiaomin cut off contact after college, ashamed of their poverty, while Wanwan grew into the CEO of a listed company through hard work. Saving for half a year, Daqiang carried Xiaomin’s favorite watermelons to the city, only to be insulted by Xiaomin and her rich boyfriend: “Stop embarrassing me, country bumpkin!” Coincidentally, Wanwan, there for a business deal, saw her father being bullied. She revealed her identity, canceled the partnership with Xiaomin’s company, and threw her boyfriend’s family business into crisis. Finally, Daqiang cried and hugged Wanwan: “You’re my real daughter,” and Wanwan said with teary eyes: “You’ll always be my dad.”

5 months ago

I'm Really Not the Top Scorer

Small-town genius Lin Xiaobei fails the college entrance exam, but is mistakenly reported as the provincial champion. Overnight fame forces him to navigate public adoration while wrestling with guilt. When the real top scorer appears, Lin must choose between maintaining the glorious lie or embracing his ordinary truth. A coming-of-age storm about integrity and growth unfolds in this witty youth drama.

9 months ago