Irresponsible Ning Rizhao relies on his brother Rilang. Neighbor Yang Xiaokui loves Rizhao. Rilang and friend Weng Yuxiu like colleague Gu Lingdi. Rilang sacrifices his feelings for Yuxiu. Lingdi sympathizes with Rilang. Rizhao reunites with former love Ruan Qiao. Ivory ban causes Rizhao to lose everything. Ruan Qiao suggests work abroad, straining their relationship. Rilang discovers he's not the biological son. Lingdi's father deceived Rizhao. Lingdi tries to accept Yuxiu. Rilang returns when father falls ill. Rizhao and Ruan Qiao reconcile. Lingdi refuses marriage proposal. Lingdi starts a new life abroad.

Creator

Poon Ka-Tak

Cast

Richard Ng Man-Tat

Kiki Sheung

Gallen Lo Ka-Leung

Maggie Chan Mei-Kei

Bao Fang

Lily Chung Suk-Wai

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The Self Within

1990 · 1 season · Ended

Drama

Irresponsible Ning Rizhao relies on his brother Rilang. Neighbor Yang Xiaokui loves Rizhao. Rilang and friend Weng Yuxiu like colleague Gu Lingdi. Rilang sacrifices his feelings for Yuxiu. Lingdi sympathizes with Rilang. Rizhao reunites with former love Ruan Qiao. Ivory ban causes Rizhao to lose everything. Ruan Qiao suggests work abroad, straining their relationship. Rilang discovers he's not the biological son. Lingdi's father deceived Rizhao. Lingdi tries to accept Yuxiu. Rilang returns when father falls ill. Rizhao and Ruan Qiao reconcile. Lingdi refuses marriage proposal. Lingdi starts a new life abroad.