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Season 1, 28 episodes

Episode 1: The Prologue
- Now playing
- 33m
- Jan 9, 2026
26-year-old Hu Xiu is publicly dumped at her engagement party, the most humiliating experience of her life. To cheer her up, her childhood friend, Zhao Xiaorou, drags her to the popular immersive VR murder mystery game club, Midnight Express. The train pulls into a virtual world set in the Republic of China era.
Episode 2: Qin Xiaoyi in Real Life
- 43m
- Jan 9, 2026
The drive to win spurs Hu Xiu to enter the murder mystery game again, only to find that Qin Xiaoyi is played by someone else. She is full of curiosity about the Qin Xiaoyi that she had met.
Episode 3: Becoming Partners
- 42m
- Jan 9, 2026
Hu Xiu accidentally triggers a terrifying haunted house scenario. Just as she is about to despair, Qin Xiaoyi leads her out of the scary scene.
Episode 4: The Real Tenant
- 45m
- Jan 9, 2026
Hu Xiu confirms that her tenant is actually Xiao Zhiyu. Feeling like she was tricked again, she decides to get back at him.
Episode 5: Joining Dynamism
- 45m
- Jan 10, 2026
Hu Xiu goes to an interview at Dynamism and discovers that the boss is none other than Xiao Yu, her tenant who plays Qin Xiaoyi in the role-playing game.
Episode 6: An Island Wedding
- 44m
- Jan 10, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu attends the wedding of Mr. Wang's daughter and invites Hu Xiu along. At the wedding, Hu Xiu encounters someone she knows.
Episode 7: Let Go of the Past
- 45m
- Jan 11, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu learns that Hu Xiu is Zhang Qiran's ex-girlfriend. He encourages her to face the situation head-on, helping her to let go of the past once and for all.
Episode 8: Competitors
- 42m
- Jan 11, 2026
Pei Zhen gives Hu Xiu a ride home. Out of curiosity, he asks her why she chose Dynamism over Forma. Xiao Zhiyu swiftly arrives to take Hu Xiu away. Pei Zhen realizes that this woman is special to Xiao Zhiyi.
Episode 9: Warmth in Life
- 44m
- Jan 12, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu injures his right hand while protecting Hu Xiu. To make it up to him, she brings him meals and drives him around. Xiao Zhiyu has always kept others at a distance, but he welcomes Hu Xiu's presence and the warmth she brings into his life.
Episode 10: Pleasant Co-Living
- 45m
- Jan 12, 2026
Hu Ding suddenly comes by for a visit and learns that Hu Xiu has gone back to working in the field of architecture. He is beyond furious and gets into a fiery argument with Hu Xiu. Xiao Zhiyu can only stand by and watch silently.
Episode 11: The Collapse
- 44m
- Jan 13, 2026
For years, Xiao Zhiyu has been secretly investigating the Xincheng Stadium collapse that occurred 20 years ago. Chen Junhao, the supplier of the steel that was used in the incident, had already passed away long ago. Xiao Zhiyu decides to start looking into the people who were connected to Chen Junhao.
Episode 12: The Design Competition
- 44m
- Jan 13, 2026
Pei Zhen deliberately adopts Xiao Zhiyu's design concept, so Xiao Zhiyu cannot use it in the Lyman design competition. Hu Xiu takes Xiao Zhiyu to the rooftop and shows him everyday life in the lanes and alleyways. As the two grow closer, Xiao Zhiyu gains new design ideas too.
Episode 13: A Safe Harbor for the Soul
- 42m
- Jan 14, 2026
Pei Zhen reveals a shocking secret. Xiao Zhiyu is his brother. At a meal with the Pei family, Xiao Zhiyu feels out of place. When he returns to the lane house, Hu Xiu gives him warmth and care. She sympathizes with his difficult life growing up in someone else's home, bringing solace Xiao Zhiyu.
Episode 14: The Bonds of Fate
- 43m
- Jan 14, 2026
The fateful connection between Hu Xiu and Xiao Zhiyu is revealed. Hu Ding's leg was injured in the Xincheng Stadium collapse 20 years ago. And the main liable party was the project's chief architect, Qin Yuze, none other than Xiao Zhiyu's father.
Episode 15: Unconditional Trust
- 44m
- Jan 15, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu announces shocking news. Dynamism and Forma Group have reached a collaboration agreement. Xiao Zhiyu is certain that Hu Xiu wouldn't understand, but she instead expresses her trust in him. In that moment, Xiao Zhiyu falls completely in love with Hu Xiu.
Episode 16: Moving Out
- 43m
- Jan 15, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu believes that he can't give Hu Xiu stability in life, nor can he reveal his true identity. Hu Xiu takes the initiative to express her feelings, but Xiao Zhiyu dodges her kiss and terminates his lease.
Episode 17: The Doubts Within
- 43m
- Jan 16, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu is waiting for Hu Xiu at the entrance of Forma Group. Faced with two men offering to give her a ride home, she chooses to leave with Xiao Zhiyu. In the car, she asks him why he cares about her interactions with Pei Zhen, leaving him speechless.
Episode 18: The Life You Want
- 45m
- Jan 17, 2026
Pei Zhen learns that the company has been having financial problems for a long time, but he had been kept in the dark. Hu Xiu happens to pass by and encourages him to choose the life that he wants. Pei Zhen is touched by Hu Xiu's actions and words.
Episode 19: A Formal Confession
- 44m
- Jan 17, 2026
Hu Xiu has an emotional outburst and declares that she no longer likes Xiao Zhiyu, who can't face his true feelings. As she is leaving Rongcheng, Xiao Zhiyu pulls her into a hidden corner and reveals how he feels with a passionate kiss.
Episode 20: The First Date
- 42m
- Jan 18, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu goes back to the lane house to see Hu Xiu. Gong Huaicong and Zhao Xiaorou suddenly drop in, interrupting their sweet moment. Although annoyed at being kept in the dark, they are both happy for their friends for having found true love.
Episode 21: A Key Insider
- 44m
- Jan 19, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu digs up the name of the supplier whose contract Pei Kang Hua terminated. Xiao Zhiyu confirms that Huang Yide was the key insider back in the day. Being careful not to set off any alarms, Xiao Zhiyu makes plans to cut off his funding.
Episode 22: The Winning Edge
- 43m
- Jan 19, 2026
Hu Xiu comes across a photo of Xiao Zhiyu with his father, but she doesn't push to find out more. Xiao Zhiyu promises to tell Hu Xiu all about his father later.
Episode 23: A Childhood Friend
- 44m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu is curious about the relationship between Xiao Zhiyu and Luna. She secretly goes to the hotel where they are having dinner. Xiao Zhiyu meets with Luna and congratulates her on her engagement.
Episode 24: Breaking Up
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu tells Xiao Zhiyu that Hu Ding is a survivor of the Xincheng Stadium incident. Hu Xiu believes that she shouldn't let her relationship hurt her father, so she breaks up with Xiao Zhiyu.
Episode 25: Revealing the Truth
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu is appalled by all the things that Xiao Zhi Yu has kept from her. Seeing Hu Xiu shut down her feelings for him, Xiao Zhi Yu tells her the truth about everything.
Episode 26: Kidnapping
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Xiao Zhi Yu suddenly receives a call from Mr. Xu. Loan sharks are threatening Huang Yi De's family. At the same time, Pei Kang Hua kidnaps Hu Xiu.
Episode 27: A New Chapter
- 42m
- Jan 20, 2026
The truth finally comes to light. Hu Xiu is recovering in the hospital. Xiao Zhi Yu comes to her side, with nothing to hide.
Episode 28: Love Story
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu returns to Xiao Zhi Yu's home. She is deeply touched when she discovers that he had created a dedicated workspace for her.

2026
1 season
43m per episode
Drama
Mystery

8.6TMDB(37)

Overview

Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu are brought together by a Republic of China-themed murder mystery game. In the scripted NPC game filled with falling snow and spies in the shadows, the two ignite a fateful spark. An unexpected reunion in the real world reveals the mystery of each other's identities. The two shuttle between the misaligned time-spaces of reality and the script, and finally achieve two-way growth in the cross-dimensional bond, completing the transformation of love and self.

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Created by: Zu Le
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 28
Original title: 轧戏
First aired: January 9, 2026
Last aired: January 20, 2026
Original language: Mandarin
Countries: China

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Season 1, 28 episodes

Episode 1: The Prologue
- Now playing
- 33m
- Jan 9, 2026
26-year-old Hu Xiu is publicly dumped at her engagement party, the most humiliating experience of her life. To cheer her up, her childhood friend, Zhao Xiaorou, drags her to the popular immersive VR murder mystery game club, Midnight Express. The train pulls into a virtual world set in the Republic of China era.
Episode 2: Qin Xiaoyi in Real Life
- 43m
- Jan 9, 2026
The drive to win spurs Hu Xiu to enter the murder mystery game again, only to find that Qin Xiaoyi is played by someone else. She is full of curiosity about the Qin Xiaoyi that she had met.
Episode 3: Becoming Partners
- 42m
- Jan 9, 2026
Hu Xiu accidentally triggers a terrifying haunted house scenario. Just as she is about to despair, Qin Xiaoyi leads her out of the scary scene.
Episode 4: The Real Tenant
- 45m
- Jan 9, 2026
Hu Xiu confirms that her tenant is actually Xiao Zhiyu. Feeling like she was tricked again, she decides to get back at him.
Episode 5: Joining Dynamism
- 45m
- Jan 10, 2026
Hu Xiu goes to an interview at Dynamism and discovers that the boss is none other than Xiao Yu, her tenant who plays Qin Xiaoyi in the role-playing game.
Episode 6: An Island Wedding
- 44m
- Jan 10, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu attends the wedding of Mr. Wang's daughter and invites Hu Xiu along. At the wedding, Hu Xiu encounters someone she knows.
Episode 7: Let Go of the Past
- 45m
- Jan 11, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu learns that Hu Xiu is Zhang Qiran's ex-girlfriend. He encourages her to face the situation head-on, helping her to let go of the past once and for all.
Episode 8: Competitors
- 42m
- Jan 11, 2026
Pei Zhen gives Hu Xiu a ride home. Out of curiosity, he asks her why she chose Dynamism over Forma. Xiao Zhiyu swiftly arrives to take Hu Xiu away. Pei Zhen realizes that this woman is special to Xiao Zhiyi.
Episode 9: Warmth in Life
- 44m
- Jan 12, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu injures his right hand while protecting Hu Xiu. To make it up to him, she brings him meals and drives him around. Xiao Zhiyu has always kept others at a distance, but he welcomes Hu Xiu's presence and the warmth she brings into his life.
Episode 10: Pleasant Co-Living
- 45m
- Jan 12, 2026
Hu Ding suddenly comes by for a visit and learns that Hu Xiu has gone back to working in the field of architecture. He is beyond furious and gets into a fiery argument with Hu Xiu. Xiao Zhiyu can only stand by and watch silently.
Episode 11: The Collapse
- 44m
- Jan 13, 2026
For years, Xiao Zhiyu has been secretly investigating the Xincheng Stadium collapse that occurred 20 years ago. Chen Junhao, the supplier of the steel that was used in the incident, had already passed away long ago. Xiao Zhiyu decides to start looking into the people who were connected to Chen Junhao.
Episode 12: The Design Competition
- 44m
- Jan 13, 2026
Pei Zhen deliberately adopts Xiao Zhiyu's design concept, so Xiao Zhiyu cannot use it in the Lyman design competition. Hu Xiu takes Xiao Zhiyu to the rooftop and shows him everyday life in the lanes and alleyways. As the two grow closer, Xiao Zhiyu gains new design ideas too.
Episode 13: A Safe Harbor for the Soul
- 42m
- Jan 14, 2026
Pei Zhen reveals a shocking secret. Xiao Zhiyu is his brother. At a meal with the Pei family, Xiao Zhiyu feels out of place. When he returns to the lane house, Hu Xiu gives him warmth and care. She sympathizes with his difficult life growing up in someone else's home, bringing solace Xiao Zhiyu.
Episode 14: The Bonds of Fate
- 43m
- Jan 14, 2026
The fateful connection between Hu Xiu and Xiao Zhiyu is revealed. Hu Ding's leg was injured in the Xincheng Stadium collapse 20 years ago. And the main liable party was the project's chief architect, Qin Yuze, none other than Xiao Zhiyu's father.
Episode 15: Unconditional Trust
- 44m
- Jan 15, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu announces shocking news. Dynamism and Forma Group have reached a collaboration agreement. Xiao Zhiyu is certain that Hu Xiu wouldn't understand, but she instead expresses her trust in him. In that moment, Xiao Zhiyu falls completely in love with Hu Xiu.
Episode 16: Moving Out
- 43m
- Jan 15, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu believes that he can't give Hu Xiu stability in life, nor can he reveal his true identity. Hu Xiu takes the initiative to express her feelings, but Xiao Zhiyu dodges her kiss and terminates his lease.
Episode 17: The Doubts Within
- 43m
- Jan 16, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu is waiting for Hu Xiu at the entrance of Forma Group. Faced with two men offering to give her a ride home, she chooses to leave with Xiao Zhiyu. In the car, she asks him why he cares about her interactions with Pei Zhen, leaving him speechless.
Episode 18: The Life You Want
- 45m
- Jan 17, 2026
Pei Zhen learns that the company has been having financial problems for a long time, but he had been kept in the dark. Hu Xiu happens to pass by and encourages him to choose the life that he wants. Pei Zhen is touched by Hu Xiu's actions and words.
Episode 19: A Formal Confession
- 44m
- Jan 17, 2026
Hu Xiu has an emotional outburst and declares that she no longer likes Xiao Zhiyu, who can't face his true feelings. As she is leaving Rongcheng, Xiao Zhiyu pulls her into a hidden corner and reveals how he feels with a passionate kiss.
Episode 20: The First Date
- 42m
- Jan 18, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu goes back to the lane house to see Hu Xiu. Gong Huaicong and Zhao Xiaorou suddenly drop in, interrupting their sweet moment. Although annoyed at being kept in the dark, they are both happy for their friends for having found true love.
Episode 21: A Key Insider
- 44m
- Jan 19, 2026
Xiao Zhiyu digs up the name of the supplier whose contract Pei Kang Hua terminated. Xiao Zhiyu confirms that Huang Yide was the key insider back in the day. Being careful not to set off any alarms, Xiao Zhiyu makes plans to cut off his funding.
Episode 22: The Winning Edge
- 43m
- Jan 19, 2026
Hu Xiu comes across a photo of Xiao Zhiyu with his father, but she doesn't push to find out more. Xiao Zhiyu promises to tell Hu Xiu all about his father later.
Episode 23: A Childhood Friend
- 44m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu is curious about the relationship between Xiao Zhiyu and Luna. She secretly goes to the hotel where they are having dinner. Xiao Zhiyu meets with Luna and congratulates her on her engagement.
Episode 24: Breaking Up
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu tells Xiao Zhiyu that Hu Ding is a survivor of the Xincheng Stadium incident. Hu Xiu believes that she shouldn't let her relationship hurt her father, so she breaks up with Xiao Zhiyu.
Episode 25: Revealing the Truth
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu is appalled by all the things that Xiao Zhi Yu has kept from her. Seeing Hu Xiu shut down her feelings for him, Xiao Zhi Yu tells her the truth about everything.
Episode 26: Kidnapping
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Xiao Zhi Yu suddenly receives a call from Mr. Xu. Loan sharks are threatening Huang Yi De's family. At the same time, Pei Kang Hua kidnaps Hu Xiu.
Episode 27: A New Chapter
- 42m
- Jan 20, 2026
The truth finally comes to light. Hu Xiu is recovering in the hospital. Xiao Zhi Yu comes to her side, with nothing to hide.
Episode 28: Love Story
- 43m
- Jan 20, 2026
Hu Xiu returns to Xiao Zhi Yu's home. She is deeply touched when she discovers that he had created a dedicated workspace for her.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: The Prologue

E2 Episode 2: Qin Xiaoyi in Real Life

E3 Episode 3: Becoming Partners

E4 Episode 4: The Real Tenant

E5 Episode 5: Joining Dynamism

E6 Episode 6: An Island Wedding

E7 Episode 7: Let Go of the Past

E8 Episode 8: Competitors

E9 Episode 9: Warmth in Life

E10 Episode 10: Pleasant Co-Living

E11 Episode 11: The Collapse

E12 Episode 12: The Design Competition

E13 Episode 13: A Safe Harbor for the Soul

E14 Episode 14: The Bonds of Fate

E15 Episode 15: Unconditional Trust

E16 Episode 16: Moving Out

E17 Episode 17: The Doubts Within

E18 Episode 18: The Life You Want

E19 Episode 19: A Formal Confession

E20 Episode 20: The First Date

E21 Episode 21: A Key Insider

E22 Episode 22: The Winning Edge

E23 Episode 23: A Childhood Friend

E24 Episode 24: Breaking Up

E25 Episode 25: Revealing the Truth

E26 Episode 26: Kidnapping

E27 Episode 27: A New Chapter

E28 Episode 28: Love Story

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: The Prologue

E2 Episode 2: Qin Xiaoyi in Real Life

E3 Episode 3: Becoming Partners

E4 Episode 4: The Real Tenant

E5 Episode 5: Joining Dynamism

E6 Episode 6: An Island Wedding

E7 Episode 7: Let Go of the Past

E8 Episode 8: Competitors

E9 Episode 9: Warmth in Life

E10 Episode 10: Pleasant Co-Living

E11 Episode 11: The Collapse

E12 Episode 12: The Design Competition

E13 Episode 13: A Safe Harbor for the Soul

E14 Episode 14: The Bonds of Fate

E15 Episode 15: Unconditional Trust

E16 Episode 16: Moving Out

E17 Episode 17: The Doubts Within

E18 Episode 18: The Life You Want

E19 Episode 19: A Formal Confession

E20 Episode 20: The First Date

E21 Episode 21: A Key Insider

E22 Episode 22: The Winning Edge

E23 Episode 23: A Childhood Friend

E24 Episode 24: Breaking Up

E25 Episode 25: Revealing the Truth

E26 Episode 26: Kidnapping

E27 Episode 27: A New Chapter

E28 Episode 28: Love Story

Fun facts

Episode 1: The Prologue

Episode 2: Qin Xiaoyi in Real Life

Episode 3: Becoming Partners

Episode 4: The Real Tenant

Episode 5: Joining Dynamism

Episode 6: An Island Wedding

Episode 7: Let Go of the Past

Episode 8: Competitors

Episode 9: Warmth in Life

Episode 10: Pleasant Co-Living

Episode 11: The Collapse

Episode 12: The Design Competition

Episode 13: A Safe Harbor for the Soul

Episode 14: The Bonds of Fate

Episode 15: Unconditional Trust

Episode 16: Moving Out

Episode 17: The Doubts Within

Episode 18: The Life You Want

Episode 19: A Formal Confession

Episode 20: The First Date

Episode 21: A Key Insider

Episode 22: The Winning Edge

Episode 23: A Childhood Friend

Episode 24: Breaking Up

Episode 25: Revealing the Truth

Episode 26: Kidnapping

Episode 27: A New Chapter

Episode 28: Love Story

Episode 1: The Prologue

Episode 2: Qin Xiaoyi in Real Life

Episode 3: Becoming Partners

Episode 4: The Real Tenant

Episode 5: Joining Dynamism

Episode 6: An Island Wedding

Episode 7: Let Go of the Past

Episode 8: Competitors

Episode 9: Warmth in Life

Episode 10: Pleasant Co-Living

Episode 11: The Collapse

Episode 12: The Design Competition

Episode 13: A Safe Harbor for the Soul

Episode 14: The Bonds of Fate

Episode 15: Unconditional Trust

Episode 16: Moving Out

Episode 17: The Doubts Within

Episode 18: The Life You Want

Episode 19: A Formal Confession

Episode 20: The First Date

Episode 21: A Key Insider

Episode 22: The Winning Edge

Episode 23: A Childhood Friend

Episode 24: Breaking Up

Episode 25: Revealing the Truth

Episode 26: Kidnapping

Episode 27: A New Chapter

Episode 28: Love Story