Zhang Ping is a poor scholar who wanders the streets, using his skill for pulling noodles to make a living. He is meddlesome in nature and likes to involve himself with government cases. Using his sharp observational skills and out-of-the-box thinking, he grasps the unique points of each case. He isn't well-liked by others due to his solitary nature.
Lan Jue, the Minister of Rites, is constantly embroiled in the political strife of the court. Possessing a graceful and elegant appearance, he seems to lead a smooth-sailing life, but actually hides a history, unknown to many.
While traveling to the Capital for the National Examinations, Ping unknowingly becomes entangled in Jue's secret operation. Using clever reasoning, Ping solves the case, disrupting Jue's plan. While saving Jue's life, Ping discovers Jue's secret.
Henceforth, the pair, despite being unequal in status and possessing incompatible ideals become close friends. Together they will face tough cases head-on and life and death situations. With Jue's recommendations, Ping transforms from poor scholar to minister in the Dali Temple, where he solves cases, handles court affairs, all the while distinguishing himself as a most brilliant detective.
Adapted from the manhua "The Mystery of Zhang Guo" (张公案) by Da Feng Gua Guo (大风刮过).
Zhao Qiao Yi and Yan Mo may have been high school classmates but the only thing they had in common was the desk they shared in class. One a top student, the other failing miserably, these two couldn’t have been more different and yet, it doesn’t take long for a strong bond to form between them.
Promising to study abroad together after high school, this unlikely pair seems to have the world before them. But when an unexpected family emergency forces Qiao Yi to back out on their plans the two drift apart and eventually lose touch.
Four years later, the long-lost friends are reunited and old flames are quickly rekindled. Finally willing to accept her feelings for Yan Mo, Qiao Yi moves to the city, determined to pick things up where they left off all those years ago; but with Yan Mo already in a relationship, Qiao Yi’s love seems destined to fail. But is it really?
Unbeknownst to Qiao Yi, Yan Mo hasn’t forgotten his old friend, nor the feelings he has for her. Unable to express those feelings, Yan Mo chooses to keep his actions and his feelings a secret. Always moving in the background, he works tirelessly to take care of his high school friend; but how long will he be able to keep this up before she realizes the truth?
Adapted from the popular Chinese novel, “I Don’t Like This World, I Only Like You” by Qiao Yi, which is also based on a true story of the author Qiao Yi and her husband.
