Cao Xi Wen is a Chinese actress. Born on November 16, 1983, she made her acting debut in the 2002 television series “Treasure Raiders.” She has since appeared in many popular dramas, including the recent “Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace” (2018) and “Our Glamorous Times” (2018).

Cao Xi Wen

There was a time, not so long ago, when Tang Chen (Jin Dong) had reached the pinnacle of his professional career. But when his girlfriend, Shuo Bing (Song Jia), sells him out, his entire world comes crashing down. Forced to declare bankruptcy, Tang Chen has to choose between giving up or starting over.

Unwilling to accept defeat, Tang Chen picks himself up and tries again. Making the decision to team up with his good friend, Sha Zhou (Tian Yu), the two work together to create a brand new public relations company. Recruiting a group of talented professionals to join them, Tang Chen and Sha Zhou dive head first into the business world. Unfortunately, it isn't long before Tang Chen and Shuo Bing cross paths once again.

With Shuo Bing back in his life, Tang Chen begins to understand the reason behind her past betrayal. With this new understanding between them, can they find the strength to forgive, heal, and love once again?

An emotional urban tale, “In Spite of the Strong Wind” is a 2023 Chinese drama directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

In Spite of the Strong Wind

Once is Not Enough Team

Tencent Video

Cheng Shao Shang (Zhao Lu Si) is a young woman who was forced to grow up alone after most of her family had to leave to fight in a bloody war. As a result, she has grown up alone, in an unforgiving environment, and has become tough and resourceful – but also stubborn and untrusting. She finds it hard to see the good in people, and assumes that everyone she meets is trying to get the better of her. She fends for herself in a town populated by people like her, who have been left behind by the war.

One day, a talented, powerful, and highly influential general named Ling Bu Yi (Leo Wu) comes to the town – and falls in love with her at first sight. He resolves to marry her, even though it will cause him no end of problems if he decides to pursue this union. She also warns him that she doesn’t trust him, and that her stubborn personality might not be suitable for the wife of a general. But Ling Bu Yi also has deep secrets, and there are facts about his true identity that even he does not know. Slowly, they begin to trust one another a little more – and start to investigate the truth about Ling Bu Yi’s early childhood, family, and real identity…

This drama was based on a novel by the author Guan Xin Ze Luan.

“Love Like the Galaxy” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

Love Like the Galaxy

֍♡ Spiral Love ♡֍

Tencent

After graduating as a top student from one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, Shen Hui Xing (Bai Bai He) could have had her pick of careers. But after marrying Sheng Jiang Chuan (Tong Da Wei), she decided to put her work ambitions aside and focus her attention on her young family. With a daughter to care for and a household to run, Hui Xing has spent many years now as a full-time mom but has recently begun to feel her time as a housewife is quickly coming to an end.

With her daughter older and her husband more focused on work than his family, Hui Xing has decided the time for her to re-enter the workforce has come. Landing a job rather quickly, it doesn’t take Hui Xing long to realize that she’s going to need Jiang Chuan to take on his fair share of the household responsibilities. But getting her husband to focus on his duties at home is a challenge, to say the least.&nbsp;

Swamped with work, neither Hui Xing nor Jiang Chuan has the time they need to focus on their family. As stress levels rise, so does the tension between Hui Xing and her husband. With a divorce looming on the horizon, can this overworked couple find a way to save their crumbling marriage?

Taking an honest look at modern relationships, “Modern Marriage” is a 2022 Chinese romance drama directed by Shen Yan.

Modern Marriage

The reality of love 🚦

Tencent TV

As a member of a circus performing group in the Eastern Liang Dynasty, Ye Ningzhi (He Hong Shan) has never given much thought to the events in the imperial palace; the imperial family lived in their world, and she lived in hers. But on the day her circus troupe receives an invitation to perform at the Empress Dowager’s birthday party, all that changes. 

Suddenly caught up in the Crown Princess’ (Liu Min) mischievous plans, Ningzhi finds herself being framed for treason. Unable to escape the trap she’s been ensnared in, she’s saved at the last moment by a court advisor and brilliant political strategist, Wei Guang (Jeremy Tsui). Free from danger, Ningzhi puts the whole ordeal behind her and yet, she can’t help but hold a special place in her heart for her gallant savior. 

Two years later, Ningzhi returns to the palace as one of the Empress’ (Cao Xi Wen) handmaidens. In such a position, Ningzhi witnesses first-hand, the misconducts of those living in the palace. Choosing to do what’s right, Ningzhi stands up for her fellow servants, refusing to back down in the face of corrupt power. 

Proving herself intelligent, courageous, and kind, Ningzhi inadvertently catches the attention of not only the Empress but the Emperor (Wayne Lai) as well. Of course, the imperial couple isn’t the only ones paying attention to this bold new handmaiden. Wei Guang hasn’t forgotten the circus performer he had saved all those years ago. 

Reunited at last, Wei Guang and Ningzhi might have a chance to find true happiness but their bliss will have to wait. Caught up in the Crown Princess’ plans to overtake the throne, Wei Guang and Ningzhi must work together to stop the usurper before it’s too late. 
 
A 2019 historical romance drama, “Legend of the Phoenix” is directed by Wei Han Dao.

Legend of the Phoenix

Immortal Flame

Dragon TV

Can a former military officer and a budding entrepreneur find a common goal?

Li Zhi Cheng (Jin Han) is a soldier who is forced to return as the CEO of his family’s failing company, the Aida Group. 

Lin Qian (Zhao Li Ying) is a budding entrepreneur who has the knowledge and enthusiasm but has so far been unable to start up a successful business. When she goes to work for Kim Jin, can Lin Qian’s expertise help him save the company from a verge of bankruptcy?

“Our Glamorous Time” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Zhang Feng. It is adapted from a novel by Ding Mo.

Our Glamorous Time

Zhu Han Qian

JSTV

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi (Zhou Xun) is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks.

After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. 

Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?

“Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Jun. It is adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan by Liu Lianzi and is a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2011 television drama “Empresses in the Palace.”

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qing Hair and Those Who Dare

Chen Wan Yin

TJTV

In order to find her lost husband, He Wu Zhou (Fu Tian Jiao), the 31-year-old Xia Bai Lu (Cao Xi Wen) brought her 5-year-old son, He Tong Tong (Sun Qi Chao), with her to Beijing. Because of the house she rented, she met tutor Du Fen Fang (Liu Cheng Xia), and because of her part-time job, she met An He Ping (Wang Lan), who is pregnant with a daughter. An He Ping is He Wu Zhou's ex-wife, and Du Fen Fang's husband is the one who denounced He Wu Zhou for embezzlement. At the clothing wholesale market, Xia Bai Lu met a foe who soon became her friend. During her studying process, she was met with unexpected feelings. Right as she was able to start making a living in Beijing, He Wu Zhou's surprise appearance revealed many secrets one -by-one. He Wu Zhou, who is addicted to gambling, committed all kinds of crimes, putting three families in crises. The tough Xia Bai Lu wasn't defeated by life, and her spirit moved everybody. Under everyone's help, she took her first steps into starting a business. “Waiting For You” is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Zhang Feng.

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