Sunday, 25 October 2020

Web Drama: The Ideal City

Title: The Ideal City
Chinese Title: 理想之城 / Li Xiang Zhi Cheng
Broadcast Website: iQIYI

Broadcast Date: TBA

Genre: Modern, Workplace
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 50
Director: Liu Jin
Screenwriter: Ruo Hua Ran Ran
Production Company: iQIYI, Transmit Entertainment, Houhai Culture, Huaxia Brothers, Orange Image
Executive Producer: Dai Ying, Zhang Tingting
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from the novel Su Xiao's War (苏筱的战争) by Ruo Hua Ran Ran

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

As a female architect of the new era, Su Xiao has always upheld professional values but she is fired from her job and loses her license due to an incident. The story follows the journey of cost engineer Su Xiao as she reflects on the present situation of China's construction industry.

With Su Xiao (Sun Li) due for a promotion and her love life going well, she never expected to suffer from successive blows when she is betrayed by the man she loves and also loses her job. Tough as nails, she is determined to stay in the city even if she must start over from the bottom but the cold, harsh reality hits her like a ton of bricks. Given that she was fired from her old job, Su Xiao's countless job applications are repeatedly rejected.

Guilty over what happened, her ex-boyfriend secretly uses his connections to land her a job as a cost supervisor at Tiancheng Construction. Meanwhile, Su Xiao is simply happy to find employment and pours her blood, sweat and tears into her work. Su Xiao catches the attention and admiration of chief economist Xia Ming (Mark Chao) when she wins a high-profile bid within the company while other competitors start to work against her. Amidst multiple setbacks, Su Xiao continues to grow and evolve as she becomes an outstanding corporate executive.

Fun Facts

Filming took place in Shanghai.
Filming began on August 19, 2020.
Sun Li and Mark Chao who have birthdays on September 26 and September 25 cut a cake together on set to celebrate their birthdays.

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