Return from Afar: Short Play Edition

The Return to Capital

Shen Qingtang, the disgraced general's daughter who was exiled a decade ago, returns to the capital posing as a merchant. While running a rouge shop as cover, she secretly investigates her family's massacre, only to clash with imperial censor Pei Jingchen. As their childhood betrothal resurfaces, as political rivals' daughters approach with ulterior motives, and as a mysterious fire destroys crucial evidence—she must choose between vengeance and love. Meanwhile, in the palace shadows, the mastermind behind it all awaits her next move.

Sweet Wife with Twin Treasures

Business tycoon Gu Beichen is forced to marry his rival's sister Su Xiaotang, only to discover she's a single mother with genius twins. When he tries to win them over with money, the mischievous kids devise hilarious tests. In this contractual marriage, the cold CEO finds himself disarmed by sweetness - unaware the children's secret agenda has just begun...

To Survive I Became the Villain's Beloved

Modern forensic doctor Su Wan transmigrates to ancient times, only to find she's the wanted daughter of a traitor. To escape execution, she's forced to pose as the cold-blooded regent's favorite concubine. By day she plays a delicate beauty, by night she secretly heals villagers with modern medicine. When the regent discovers her double life, the sword at her throat hesitates to strike...

The Upside-Down Marquise Consort

In the opulent court, the elegant Marquise Consort Lin Qingwan harbors a dark secret—a revenge plot for her family massacre. Under the guise of nobility, she targets Marquise Gu for his treacherous past. Yet, her hatred wavers as she falls for his genuine love. When a formidable foe returns, a shocking truth surfaces: Gu is the son of the true perpetrator. Torn between vengeance and passion, she must confront an intricate conspiracy where every choice could unravel destiny. This twisted tale of love and betrayal weaves suspense and moral ambiguity: under the mask, who controls fate?

Bye Bye, Ex-Hubby

After her divorce, Lin Xiao celebrates at a wild party, shouting 'Bye bye, ex-hubby!' But the party turns chaotic when her ex-husband Zhang Ming crashes in, revealing he never signed the divorce papers—their marriage is still legal! Worse, Zhang admits the fake split was a ploy to dodge loan sharks, forcing them into a fake 're-marriage' living together. Amidst hilarious clashes and nostalgic sparks, old flames rekindle. Yet, as debt collectors close in, a shocking truth emerges: Zhang's heartfelt confession throws Lin into an emotional whirlwind, forcing her to choose between love and freedom in this absurd reunion that could redefine their futures.

With You Through Dawn and Dusk

Lin Luo and Zhou Ming pledge to be together day and night, sharing an idyllic life. But Zhou Ming harbors a shocking secret—he's a time-traveling envoy whose mission risks shattering their bond. As the truth unravels, Lin Luo wrestles with betrayal, and when a crisis strikes, Zhou must choose between saving the world or protecting their love. Their tender moments become a suspenseful whirlpool, forcing them to confront an emotional storm: will this love across time succumb to secrets or spark a stunning twist? At dusk, their future hangs in the balance.

Pride and Delicacy

Arrogant CEO Chen Ao, accustomed to the indulgence of the business world, encounters the pampered heiress Su Ya. They become bitter rivals due to misunderstandings, constantly provoking each other amid corporate conflicts. When a crisis hits Su's family business, they are forced to collaborate to solve the problem, sparking unexpected feelings through their clashes. After a major confrontation, a twist reveals: Su's delicacy masks a fragile heart, while Chen's pride conceals a lonely truth. Setting aside prejudices, they join forces to fight back, navigating love and hate in their quest for redemption.

Trapped in a Thousand Years of Today

A man cursed by time, trapped in the same day for ten thousand years. Every morning, he wakes to the same scenes, the same people, the same conversations. At first, he spirals into madness and despair—until he discovers the only clue to break the cycle lies in the eyes of a mysterious woman. But each time he tries to get close to her, time resets. Caught between desperation and hope, he must unravel her secret within the endless loop, or remain a prisoner of time forever.

Even the Spring River Is All Tears

A-Ruan, a boatwoman in an ancient town, has guarded an old wooden boat for three years—it’s her "Spring River Promise" with Lin Shen, a painter. Back then, Lin Shen came to paint the spring river’s evening scenery. They recited the line "Even the Spring River Is All Tears" in the morning mist, and secretly saved words of confession under the fishing lights. But he suddenly disappeared, leaving only half-finished painting *Tears of the Spring River*. One day, A-Ruan found Lin Shen’s notebook under the boat: he’d been diagnosed with leukemia and hid to avoid dragging her down. When she rushed to the dock with the notebook, a familiar bamboo flute sound drifted in the river wind—the boat carrying Lin Shen was sailing through three years of tearful mist, heading straight for her…