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Love As Bait

Love As Bait

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Love As Bait

2026- 2026

1 Seasons

24 Episodes

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Overview

Lu Zaozao unexpectedly awakens in the Republican-era identity of Su Muwan after an accident. Thrust into a dangerous household filled with conspiracies, she must survive attempts on her life and clear her family’s name. While navigating these dangers, she becomes entangled with Ling Shenxing, and their relationship shifts from hostility to deep affection.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Xing Zhaolin

Xing Zhaolin

Ling Shenxing

Fang Jin

Fang Jin

Su Muwan

Chang Zhekuan

Chang Zhekuan

Chu Nanfeng

Wang Peiran

Wang Peiran

Shen Jingwei

Yin Rui

Yin Rui

Ye Jinrou

Zhao Youtu

Su Hong

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