Toxic relationships

Angsty

Chinese Republican era dramas

Similar plot devices

Similar themes and settings

Push and pull elements

It is set in around the same time period. It is also similar in that she infiltrates the house to get her revenge after her entire family was killed. Of course the male lead is crazy in love with her and will do anything to save and protect her.

Nan Yu, the Mary Sue protagonist of a game whose only mission is to pursue boys, wakes up in the Republic of China as a forensic doctor examining corpses. A mysterious will dictates that she must solve a murder case to return to her original world. However, she must also compete with Gao Han, the male protagonist of a detective game, for control of their body, and only one of them can return home.

Given Nan Yu's expertise on love, and Gao Han, devoting his life to solving murder cases, Nan Yu recognizes her disadvantage and seeks an alternative approach. However, the case proves more complex than anticipated, with societal intricacies mirroring Al's world. Left with no choice, Nan Yu proposes an alliance with Gao Han, recognizing their mutual need.

To avenge her family, beautiful and glamorous Wen Yu Nong became a spy with a talent for disguise. Now, for her revenge, she must use her talent and pretend to be someone else while reuniting with the man she once loved.

Both are Republican Romance dramas. The leads have amazing chemistry! Interesting story as the leads unravel the plots and conspiracies around them. Beautiful sets and costumes. Highly recommend!