Destined
长风渡
Completed · Premiered 2023-06-18 · 40 episodes
About this drama
After a misunderstanding leads her into a marriage with the notorious playboy Gu Jiusi, the cautious Liu Yuru resolves to take control of her destiny. While she masterfully learns the art of business from her mother-in-law, she also manages to inspire her idle husband to pursue a righteous path. Together, they navigate personal growth and severe political upheavals to protect their family and restore peace to the realm.
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- iQIYI · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.
Cast
Directed by Yin Tao
- Bai Jingting as Gu Jiusi
- Song Yi as Liu Yuru
- Liu Xueyi as Luo Zishang
- Zhang Haowei as Ye Shian
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- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Romance carries the main plot
Story traits
- Romance
- 9 / 10
- Angst
- 6 / 10
- Comedy
- 7 / 10
- Pacing
- 8 / 10
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Tags
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Contract marriage
- Enemies to lovers
- Political intrigue
- Revenge
- Slow burn
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