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In late-Tang Dynasty China, Chu Chu (Su Xiao Tong) is a young woman from a long line of coroners. She dreams of becoming the most prominent coroner in the land – by winning an appointment to the Imperial Palace. But she knows that in order to do so, she must first travel to Chang’an, the Tang capital, to pass an exam and prove her worth. While in the capital, she meets Xiao Jin Yu (Wang Zi Qi), an imperial prince and a budding sleuth.

The two young people realize they can be an asset to one another: Chu Chu’s quick wits can help Xiao Jin Yu solve a number of tricky cases, while she can hope to raise her profile by solving the mysteries they tackle together. When they join forces to get to the bottom of a two-decade-old secret, they realize that solving the case could help them both fulfill their dreams. But their investigations lead them to suspect that there may be untold secrets pertaining to Xiao Jin Yu’s family, while high-ranking civil servants hatch devious schemes – and the duo starts to wonder if their partnership could eventually take a romantic turn…

“The Imperial Coroner” is a 2021 drama series that was based on a novel by Qing Xian Ya Tou and directed by Lou Jian.

The Imperial Coroner

The Imperial Coroners 

Working as an assistant chef at the Zijing Hotel, Gu Sheng Nan (Zhao Lu Si) was a woman well on her way to making her dreams come true. Well situated, in a job that she loved, she was free to express herself through her food, as she sharpened her skills as a chef. In addition to having a great job, she was happily settled in her secret relationship with the hotel’s head chef. Convinced they were destined to build a beautiful life together, Sheng Nan was devastated the day she caught her boyfriend cheating.&nbsp;

As if breaking up with her boyfriend wasn’t bad enough, Sheng Nan soon learns that she may soon be out of a job, thanks to the hotel’s impending acquisition. To make matters worse, an unfortunate misunderstanding lands her on the wrong side of her soon-to-be boss, the sharp-tongued CEO, Lu Jin (Lin Shen).&nbsp;

A business prodigy, Lu Jin isn’t afraid to make the tough decisions. Ready to condemn the Zijing Hotel, Lu Jin changes his mind after a happy accident brings one of Sheng Nan’s dishes his way. A hardcore foodie, Lu Jin is impressed with Sheng Nan’s skill as a chef and readily recognizes her talent. Sharing a love of food, this unlikely pair begins to form an unexpected bond that leads them to a place neither of them ever expected to be.&nbsp;

A delicious tale full of good food and sweet romance, “Dating in the Kitchen” is a 2020 romantic comedy directed by Chen Chang.

Dating in the Kitchen

The Ideal Chemistry

Since they were young, Shi Xia (Wu Qian Ying) and her brother have relied solely on each other. So when Shi Xia’s brother goes missing, she wastes no time in setting out to look for him. Searching far and wide, Shia Xia is magically transported across time, landing squarely in the middle of a Xianxia world.

Lost in a dangerous and unfamiliar world of fantasy, Shi Xia finds herself standing outside the great Yu Hua Gate. Asking for help, she calls out her name, only to find that in doing so, she has drawn countless enemies to her. Surprised as she is, to learn that Shi Xia is actually the name of the younger sister of the infamous Demon King, Shi Dong (Dai Yun Fan), Shi Xia is even more surprised when she realizes that she is, in fact, that very same sister. Now running from those who wish to harm her, Shi Xia is secretly kept from harm by none other than Hou Chi (Zhao Ying Bo). The high priest of the Yu Hua sect, and the Demon King’s archnemesis, Hou Chi is the last person one would expect to protect Shi Xia, but no matter how hard he tries, Hou Chi just can’t seem to stay away.

Under the care of both her brother and her brother’s greatest enemy, Shi Xia finds herself torn between them. Will the strong bonds of family prevail over the unexpected tugging of her own heart?

Adapted from the novel “Jia Xiong You Zai Zuo Si” by You Qian, “My Dear Brothers” is a 2021 fantasy romance drama directed by Qiu Yu.

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