Li Geng Xi

For as long as she can remember, Qiu Yuan (Li Geng Xi) has longed to work in the field of heritage conservation. With dreams of becoming a restorer of cultural relics, Qiu Yuan has tried to find a way to break into the industry but as of yet, hasn’t had much luck. But all of that changes, the day she happens to meet Qin Zhi Yuan (Zhang Chao).&nbsp;

The owner of Yu Xin Zhai, Zhi Yuan is practically a legend in the world of heritage conservation. A master of his trade, he’s looked up to by many. But even with his extraordinary skill, he finds himself facing an unexpected crisis at work. Meeting Qiu Yuan at the exact moment he needed her most, he uses her unique technique to avert disaster. Seeing her potential, Zhi Yuan agrees to take Qiu Yuan under his wing.

Teaching her all he knows, Zhi Yuan and Qiu Yuan form a strong bond as mentor and student but just when that bond is beginning to grow into something more, Qiu Yuan’s long-time crush, Zhu Huai Ren (Zhou Jun Wei) suddenly returns home. Will Zhi Yuan step back and let his feelings for Qiu Yuan fade into memory or will he work as hard to preserve their relationship as he does his most prized relics?

Based on the novel “Restorationist” by Mao Shang Shu, “From Repair to Pair” is a 2022 Chinese romance drama directed by Cha Chuan Yi.

From Repair to Pair

Love's Restoration Team

In Southern China, a small town that was once a hive of heavy industry is about to be effectively abandoned. One of the town’s residents is Shui Qing (Li Geng Xi), a young woman who has not seen her biological mother Qu Ting (Regina Wan) for 17 years. She has lived with her controlling, emotionally distant stepmother for the best part of two decades. Her life revolves around a small group of friends, which the members call the “Young Rabbit Gang.”

When Shui Qing is finally reunited with her biological mother, the older woman begins spending time with her daughter once more, as well as the rest of the “gang.” Life seems to have taken a turn for the better at last for Shui Qing. But the good times do not last long. A mysterious man known as Old Du (Huang Jue) turns up, an event that threatens to reveal secrets about Qu Ting. Will his arrival spell the end of Shui Qing’s happiness – or can she somehow salvage the peace she has longed for so desperately...

“The Old Town Girls” is a 2020 Chinese movie that was directed by Shen Yu.

The Old Town Girls

Young Rabbit Gang Team

Xu Xiao (Hu Jun) has risen to become the King of Northern Liang at a time of great upheaval in China. Steppe kingdoms have risen with deadly intent, and rebellious uprisings threaten to destabilize the realm in the south. Against all odds, Xu Xiao has managed to defeat them all. Meanwhile, his unconventional, free-spirited son and heir Xu Feng Nian (Zhang Ruo Yun) has spent years on the road, honing his horse skills and fighting prowess. Along the way, he meets the double sword-wielding martial arts expert Nan Gong Pu She (Zhang Tian Ai), a woman who becomes his confidante.

Also joining the royal household is a woman named Jiang Ni (Li Geng Xi). At age 12, she joined the court of the Northern Liang. However, she is actually the princess of a rival kingdom, and could be harboring deep sentiments of revenge. When Xu Feng Nian has to take to the throne, some at court worry that he will not be able to follow in the footsteps of his father. But things come to a head when the party has to travel to another province to fight a decisive campaign, the outcome of which could determine the very future of the realm...

“Sword Snow Stride” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Song Xiao Fei.

Sword Snow Stride

Gone with the Shirt

Youku, Mango TV

Growing up as the daughter of a performer, Xiao Wan Zi (Li Geng Xi) spent her entire life on the streets. Always cheerful and incredibly clever, Wan Zi had a knack for grabbing the attention of those passing by, drawing them into watch her father’s impressive performance. Though she never learned to read or write, Wan Zi never wanted for anything, as she possessed all the skills she needed to survive. But none of her street-smarts could prepare her for the encounter that would unexpectedly change her life forever.

Suddenly declared to be a princess, Wan Zi finds herself completely unprepared for the life she is now expected to live. As if trying to adjust to this new life wasn’t enough, Wan Zi soon learns that she’s expected to marry Mei San Shao (Huang Jun Jie), a man who wants nothing to do with her. Vehemently opposed to the marriage, San Shao does everything he can to push Wan Zi away, but despite his best efforts, neither can escape the inevitable marriage. Meanwhile, the king has arranged a marriage for the ninth prince’s daughter, Lu Ying Yao (Sun An Ke), but things go terribly wrong when the bandit Xiao Bao Ye (Ding Jia Wen) mistakes her as his wife.

Trapped in the most unexpected and unlikely marriages, Wan Zi, San Shao, YIng Yao, and Bao Ye all find themselves wondering what to do next. Is love even possible when your marriage starts out as a mistake?

Adapted from the novel, “Wrong Carriage, Right Groom” by Xi Juan, “Truth or Dare” is a 2021 historical romantic comedy drama directed by Wai Hong Chui.

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