Zhang Lei is a Chinese actor who was born in Qingdao, China. He graduated from the Central Academy Of Drama in Beijing and made his acting debut in the late 1970s. He has appeared in scores of hit movies and drama series titles ever since. Some of his more recent acting credits include the drama series titles “Forever Love” and “Goodbye, My Love” (both 2020), as well as the 2021 release “Hello Debate Opponent Season 2.”

Zhang Lei

Mango TV

In order to manipulate the results of an inter-school debating contest, a group of unscrupulous teachers decides to throw together a motley crew of misfits that they expect to perform dismally in the competition.

The rag-tag group comprises the likes of the headstrong Xiao Yu (Wu Jia Yi) and the rudderless Nan Bei (Zhai Zi Lu) and the teachers are certain this group is destined for failure.

But, against the odds, the team discovers a way to pool their respective skills and somehow manages to become a competent, capable debating unit, ready to take on all-comers in inter-school matchups.

However, the scheming school principal realizes that the plot is threatening to backfire – attempting to undermine the new team.

But have the teachers bitten off more than they can chew – and could the young debating rookies prove all the doubters wrong on the most prestigious school debating platform of them all?

This drama is the sequel to the 2019 series “Hello Debate Opponent.”

“Hello Debate Opponent Season 2” is a 2021 Chinese drama series.

Hello Debate Opponent Season 2

🧠Debate Teammate 2🧠

Tencent

Xia Lin Xi’s (Xiang Han Zhi) senior year of high school was as perfect as anyone could ever hope one’s would be. With good friends, good grades, and a bright future ahead of her, she was ready to face whatever life brought her way with confidence and a smile. Jiang Zheng Han (Wang An Yu), on the other hand, didn’t have quite the same experience during his final year of high school, but he did have Xia Lin Xi. The brightest part of every day, Lin Xi was the friend who helped him through his most trying times and from their friendship, a profound love blossomed. But it didn’t happen overnight.

Moving from high school to university, Lin Xi and Zheng Han found themselves attending the same school. Spending their university days together, the love and friendship they had fostered during high school began to grow. As their feelings for each other deepened, they began to make plans for their future, certain the other would always be a part of whatever lay ahead. But life has a way of taking you down unexpected roads and as their university years drew to a close, Lin Xi and Zheng Han found themselves walking along different paths.

Even so, their relationship never faltered. Now as working professionals, the two are beginning to see that the feelings they have for each other have only gotten stronger with time. Recognizing that the feelings they have for each other are strong enough to last a thousand lifetimes, Lin Xi and Zheng Han begin to wonder, is it time to take their relationship to an entirely new level?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Su Guang Tong, “Forever Love” is a 2020 romance drama directed by Wen De Guang.

Forever Love

💞 Loving Connections Team 💞 

CCTV, iQiyi, Youku

Born a lowly street urchin, Wei Xiao Bao’s (Zhang Yi Shan) life should have been one of obscurity, but fate deemed it should be otherwise. With an extraordinarily sharp mind, Xiao Bao grows into a clever young man who never misses an opportunity to make his life just a little bit better. Thus, when a chance to enter the imperial palace presents itself, Xiao Bao takes it without a second thought.

Disguising himself as a eunuch, Xiao Bao enters the palace where his quick wit and astounding wisdom soon gains him the favor of many. Trusted to deal with everything from jianghu gangs to court affairs, it isn’t long before Xiao Bao catches the attention of Emperor Kang Xi (Zhang Tian Yang) himself. While serving as one of the Emperor’s most trusted advisors, Xiao Bao meets Chen Jin Nan (Wayne Wang), the leader of the Tiandihui. Intrigued by the group’s philosophies, Xiao Bao becomes a disciple, and thus begins a drastic life transformation.&nbsp;

Once a self-serving cad who wished for nothing more than riches and power, Xiao Bao comes to realize it is better to live life surrounded by those he loves, rather than squander it in an endless pursuit of selfish ambition. But will the actions of his past lifestyle, and the consequences which followed, truly allow him to spend the rest of his days in peace?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Jin Yong, “The Deer and the Cauldron” is a 2020 action adventure comedy drama directed by Ma Jin.

The Deer and the Cauldron

The mysterious Deer Team🦌

Youku

In the year 2196 technology has advanced so much, that what was once considered extraordinary has now become ordinary. No longer troubled by the cares of daily life, nor plagued by the fear of death, humans have attained a new level of existence. But immortality comes at a cost. Trading the genuine experiences of a life well lived for those attained through virtual reality programs, humans can do the impossible. But some, like Chun Hua (Zhao Lu Si), have found that these virtual experiences just can’t satisfy their innate need to experience something real.&nbsp;

Dissatisfied with her life, Chun Hua longs to experience true love. Seeking out a program that guarantees an experience like no other, Chun Hua agrees to subject herself to a most unusual adventure, giving up her immortality for a chance to experience true love. Waking up in a completely different world, Chun Hua finds herself quickly entangled in a complicated love story between the arrogant and aggressive Qiu Yue (Li Hong Yi) and the kind and gentle Xiao Bai (June Wu).

Mortal enemies, Qiu Yue and Xiao Bai are as different as night and day, yet both find themselves falling for Chun Hua. Torn between love at first sight and a love strengthened over time, Chun Hua must decide which man has truly won her heart.

Based on the novel of the same name by Shu Ke, “Love Better Than Immortality” is a fantasy adventure romance drama directed by Huang Chun.

Love Better Than Immortality

L∞Ve Team

Known throughout the world of architecture as the ultimate power couple, Zhang Yi (Song Jia) and Zhang Xin (Yu En Tai) were the absolute envy of everyone they knew. Highly successful in their individual careers, it was only natural for them to be equally successful in their marriage. When Zhang Yi learned she was pregnant, she felt her life had reached the zenith of perfection. When Zhang Xin volunteered to resign his position and take on the role of full-time stay-at-home-father, Zhang Yi was convinced she had married the perfect man.

But five years later, life has started to lose the rosy pink glow it once had. While her career is as successful as ever, Zhang Yi’s home life seems to be crumbling around her. Having accidentally discovered that her husband has been having an affair, Zhang Yi is determined to uncover the truth. But what starts as a simple investigation into her husband’s affair soon spirals out of control as Zhang Yi uncovers a seething cesspool of lies that threatens to ruin everything she holds dear.

Determined to do whatever it takes to salvage what’s left of her life while she still can, Zhang Yi confronts her husband. But his constant denial of the truth only widens the rift between them and soon her heart longs for nothing but revenge. Now she must ask herself, how far is she willing to go to get what her heart desires most?

A story of complicated lies and revenge, “Goodbye, My Love” is a 2020 mystery drama directed by Liu Ziwei.

Goodbye, My Love

The Vengeful Team

Lin Xi Chi (Song Yi Ren) is a college student majoring in veterinary medicine. She is well-liked and known for being bright and cheerful, although, on the inside, she is more insure than she would like to let on.

Also attending the same university is her childhood friend, avid archer, and national defense student Xu Fang (Zhang Yao). He has had a crush on Xu Fang since they were both at school but has never plucked up enough courage to let her know. Although he can be quick-tempered with others, he always treats Lin Xi Chi with great tenderness.

When she loses a bet connected to an arm-wrestling bout, Lin Xi Chi has to forfeit a month’s living costs – a twist of fate that brings the two ex-school friends closer together than ever.

And one evening, their friendship is turned upside down when Xi Chi gets drunk, and long-suppressed emotions suddenly come to the fore.

This drama was based on a novel named “Cream-Flavored Unrequited Love” by author Zhu Yi.

“The Best of You in My Mind” is a 2020 Chinese drama series produced by Li Zheng and Wu Zhi Fei.

The Best of You in My Mind

Best Friends Forever

Li Yu Bing (Steven Zhang) is a shy, quiet boy at elementary school. He dreams of becoming a professional hockey player and is blessed with enormous talent.

But he cannot stand his tablemate, the loud and abrasive Tang Xue (Wu Qian), who despite her shared love of the ice rink, enjoys bullying and belittling him.

When they grow up, they are unexpectedly reunited at university, where their fates have taken very different paths. Li Yu Bing is now the most celebrated ice hockey player at the university – while Tang Xue’s dreams of becoming a professional speed skater are beginning to crumble.

Li Yu Bing initially sees the reunion as an opportunity to take revenge on the girl who once made his elementary school days such a nightmare. He uses his position of influence within the university to enlist Tang Xue as his assistant – hoping to torment her.

But things do not go quite as planned. Little by little, Li Yu Bing notices that Tang Xue is not all bad, and understands that she can actually help serve as a great source of inspiration for his own sporting dreams.

In turn, he helps her fall in love again with the sport she was on the verge of giving up.

However, their newfound harmony on the ice is not going to be trouble-free – especially when the duo must contend with disapproving parents and love rivals…

This drama was based on a novel written by author Jiu Xiao Qi.

“Skate into Love” is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Chu Yui Bun.

Skate into Love

The Skating Love Team

Popular actress Tian Jing Zhi (Esther Yu) and mutant Xue Ling Qiao (Mike D'Angelo) have had an unforgettable romance. Things haven't been easy for the mutant-human couple and Tian Jing Zhi decides that she wants to end their relationship in order to live a more normal, quieter life.

However, shortly after their breakup, Jing Zhi finds out she's pregnant! Still separated, Ling Xiao decides to secretly move in next door to ensure the safety of his love and safeguard their unborn baby. 

But when a secret organization discovers that the famous actress is carrying a half-mutant child, will they need even more protection? 

This drama is the follow-up to the 2016 series "My Amazing Boyfriend," featuring a whole new cast!


"My Amazing Boyfriend 2: Unforgettable Impression" is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Ding Zi Guang.

My Amazing Boyfriend 2: Unforgettable Impression

The Limitless Love Team

Tencent TV

When life throws you a curveball, can you recover in time to save a relationship?

He Luo (Bu Guan Jin) lives in her own little world. She loves to spend time fantasizing and imagining how she can incorporate the people around her into her webcomic plots. 

Over the summer, He Luo goes to a tennis competition and sees Zhang Yuan (Bai Yu), the leader of the tennis team. The studious Zhang Yuan is the polar opposite of He Luo. As the two develop a growing bond, Zhang Yuan agrees to tutor He Luo so that they can try to get into the same university.

But as fate would have it, Zhang Yuan is the one who ends up failing his college entrance exams, and he and He Luo are placed at two different universities in different cities. Can their relationship survive the distance and the many misunderstandings that result?

“Suddenly This Summer” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Lu Ying.

Suddenly This Summer

🌟 So Far Away Team 🌟

 iQiyi

How many friends do we have in life who will stand by you no matter what happens in life?

Yu Zhou Zhou (Landy Li) meets Lin Yang (Steven Zhang) on the first day of elementary school. They become the best of friends who do everything together. As they grow older, nasty rumors start to spread around school, and Zhou Zhou and Lin Yang’s friendship is torn apart. 

When Zhou Zhou starts high school, she is looking forward to getting away from her former friends and making a fresh start. But she is surprised to find that Lin Yang also attends the same school, and the two reconnect. As Lin Yang’s upbeat personality helps Zhou Zhou through several hardships, will Zhou Zhou discover that Lin Yang is a true friend who will always be there for her?

“My Huckleberry Friends” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Mo Sha. It is a spinoff of the 2016 drama “With You,” and both series were adapted from a novel by Ba Yue Chang An.

My Huckleberry Friends

The Very Berry Team 🌸

During the Song Dynasty, a mighty female general accomplishes the unthinkable for a woman of the era. When tragedy befalls her family, Ye Zhao (Sandra Ma) dresses like a man and takes the place of her father in the Chinese military and rises to the rank of general. 

When the Empress Dowager begins to worry about Ye Zhao gaining too much power, she decides to marry Ye Zhao off to Zhao Yu Jin (Peter Sheng), the prince of Nanping who is known for being incredibly handsome, lazy and pampered due to his weak health. 

Ye Zhao’s love transforms Yu Jin into a different man. But who will end up holding the ultimate power in the kingdom?

“Oh My General” is a 2017 Chinese web drama series directed by Wen Jie He. It is adapted from the novel General Above I Am Below by Ju Hua San Li.

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