Summary
After a mysterious accident, Xiao Ning finds himself transported into another world as the live-in son-in-law of the powerful Su family. Using ancient techniques to revolutionize tea and wine, he uses his sharp wit and strategies to quickly rise to prominence.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in United States. Where it is:
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At a glance
Time to watch it all
14 h
54 episodes, about 15 min each
An episode a night: about 8 weeks.
Reach
Streams in 3 countries
First aired
2025
July 8, 2025
Ended 2026
Genre
DramaLanguage
Chinese
Original language
Made in
China
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismNot listed for kids.
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