Cruel Romance

Cruel Romance

Cruel Romance

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Cruel Romance

2015- 2015

1 Seasons

40 Episodes

7.0(3 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

Rong Jinxiu, a country girl, travels to Shanghai to uncover the truth behind her family's death and crosses paths with Zuo Zhen, a triad leader. As they fall in love, Jinxiu also draws the attention of businessman Xiang Yingdong. Amidst growing danger, Jinxiu must navigate love, rivalry, and threats to her family’s survival.

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9 members

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黄晓明

Zuo Zhen

黄晓明

Acting

陳喬恩

Rong Jinxiu

陳喬恩

Acting

Qiao Renliang

Xiang Yingdong

Qiao Renliang

Acting

謝君豪

Xiang Hanchuan

謝君豪

Acting

杨玏

Shi Hao

Acting

Xie Wenxuan

Jin Ling

Xie Wenxuan

Acting

張捷

Shao Hui

Acting

Lv Jiarong

Yin Mingzhu

Lv Jiarong

Acting

戚迹

Maeda Takichi

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