Tales of the Strange Village

The System Turns My Luck Around After Layoff

32-year-old office worker Lin Yang was laid off at midnight. While eating cold steamed buns outside a convenience store, he suddenly bonds with the "咸鱼翻身 System"—completing tasks like "fixing the water pipe for the aunt downstairs" or "publishing a 10,000-word industry insight article" unlocks career resources and skill boosts. He just wanted to earn some extra cash with the system, but the tasks quickly escalate: he has to help his down-and-out high school classmate secure a 10-million-yuan order and collaborate with Su Wanqing, the beautiful former director of his old company who once despised him. When Lin Yang uses his system skills to win clients and humiliate his former boss, Su Wanqing discovers that this "suddenly overpowered" man hides a secret more charming than the system itself...

3 days ago

Heaven-Sent Little Matchmaker: Love Finds Its Way

Su Wan, a female designer whose career has hit rock bottom, is suddenly “attached” by a cute little girl named Qiqi one day—holding a self-made “Matchmaker Token,” the little one insists on helping her “bind her true love.” To her shock, Qiqi’s chosen “target” is Gu Jingshen, the cold CEO who just canceled her project! From mutual resentment to being forced into close quarters by Qiqi’s adorable tricks: when searching for Qiqi’s lost doll, Su Wan discovers the tenderness beneath Gu’s icy exterior; when working overtime on designs, the hot cocoa Gu silently offers hides his recognition of her talent. Just as their feelings grow, Qiqi’s true identity is revealed—she is the daughter of Gu’s late sister, and the little girl Su Wan saved from drowning years ago! It turns out this “heaven-sent red thread” is a “gratitude plan” the little one had laid out long ago.

1 week ago

Just a Little Clearer in This World

Su Xiaoman, a "scapegoat" at an advertising company, binds to the "Clear-Minded System" while revising her 10th proposal at midnight—piercing others' "self-deception bubbles" unlocks cultivation skills! She exposes a colleague's lie about stealing credit, turning the tables on her bossy supervisor; helps a milk tea shop owner face his "I'm not tired" pretense, gaining "spiritual perception" and discovering her cold neighbor Gu Shen is a hidden immortal! Since then, she uses the system to counter workplace villains and teaches Gu Shen "how to be human": add taro balls to milk tea, don't say "you mortals" in meetings. They go from bickering to sweet romance, but the system demands: "Pierce your biggest lie." Her three-year lie—"I don't need love"—is exposed by Gu Shen first? Watch the clear-minded worker pierce the world's disguises and take an immortal home!

2 weeks ago

Little Cutie Comes Down from the Mountain

Five-year-old Su Xiaoqi, raised by a reclusive medical immortal on Qingzhu Mountain, is suddenly sent down the mountain by her master to "repay a favor", with only a half-piece jade pendant carved with green lotus as a clue. She enters the city with the pendant and accidentally breaks into the villa of cold-faced CEO Fu Siyan—because his suit has the same green lotus pattern! Fu intends to send this "little intruder" to the police, but Xiaoqi tugs his tie and insists, "Big brother must take responsibility," forcing him into a "baby-sitting routine". Xiaoqi's sweetness gradually melts Fu's icy heart, but no one notices: the jade pendant holds clues to Fu's family's secret medicine, and this little cutie is actually the daughter of the woman he risked his life to save years ago?

3 weeks ago

Clumsy Concubine, Savage Prince: An Acting Showdown

Su Muqing, a modern miracle doctor, time-travels to ancient times as the 'dumb' concubine tasked with reviving a sickly prince. Outwardly naive and clueless, she secretly wields exceptional skills while navigating court intrigues. Prince Li Mofeng appears ruthless and distant, yet engages her in a hilarious acting duel that masks hidden agendas. Amidst family conspiracies and power struggles, Su's strategic maneuvers lead to laugh-out-loud twists and thrilling reversals. As her true talents emerge, the feisty duo sparks a gripping saga of revenge, romance, and unexpected truths—an electrifying tale where deception dances with destiny.

3 months ago

Waiting for the Plum Blossoms to Bloom in the Whole City

This short drama, 'Waiting for the Plum Blossoms to Bloom in the Whole City,' tells a complex love story between Wei Ruocheng and Zhang Zihan. Set against an urban backdrop with elements of ancient costume, the story portrays their experience of misunderstandings, betrayals, and adversity. Through resilience and love, they find new strength and hope. The series combines modern and traditional styles, showcasing the霸总's dominance and tender affection, offering viewers a heartfelt journey filled with both pain and sweetness. With themes of revenge, love, and redemption, it is a highly recommended popular short drama that captures the audience's heart.

6 months ago

Five Years After Bankruptcy, The Beautiful Boss Comes Looking for Me

The story follows Wu Mingyu, who, after five years of financial ruin, unexpectedly encounters the successful and stunning boss Chen Youxi. Amidst the bustling city, their relationship gradually develops, but behind the scenes lies a web of revenge and schemes of counterattack. The presence of a cute child adds warmth and sweetness, inspiring the protagonist's courage and transformation. Combining elements of love, adorable kids, revenge, and dominance, the drama depicts the inspiring journey of urban characters fighting through adversity, delivering a sweet and compelling narrative that has gained widespread acclaim as a must-watch short series.

6 months ago