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The only boss in history trying to go BROKE—and failing spectacularly at it.
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No Pain No Gain (2026)

Chaotic capitalismAccidental successShenanigans

Latest Episode

Episode 26
46 min

Season 1 • Episode 26

Latest

Episode 26

Feb 12, 2026

Overview

ComedyDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Pei Qian accidentally gets an invitation from a mysterious big brother to start a company that must aim to lose money, and eventually becomes a conscientious boss in the hearts of his employees and an industry-recognized business whiz!

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Content warning
based on novel or booktime travelsupernaturalslice of lifebased on web novelworkplace comedyurban fantasybusinessgame elementsweb series+4 more

Standout Aspects

Writing

Razor-sharp satire of startup culture and gaming industry

Acting

Peng Yuchang's exasperated everyman carries every scene

Production

Game world visual flourishes elevate the mundane office

Best for:Streaming: Perfect comfort binge when capitalism got you down·Solo: Late-night giggles about your own terrible boss·Friends: Group watch for anyone who's ever hated their job
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Creator

Qing Shan Qu Zui

First AiredJan 31, 2026
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes26
Tencent Video

Top Cast

Peng Yuchang

Peng Yuchang

Pei Qian

Lin Yun

Lin Yun

Lin Wan

Liu Guanlin

Liu Guanlin

Huang Sibo

Wang Tianfang

Wang Tianfang

Ma Yang

He Ruixian

He Ruixian

Xin Hailu

Wu Junting

Wu Junting

Lv Mingliang

Yao Yiqi

Yao Yiqi

Bao Xu

Chang Long

Chang Long

Li Shi

Ye Zuxin

Ye Zuxin

Zhou Muyan

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Adapts a wildly popular Chinese web novel that spawned countless 'deliberately failing' memes in fan communities. The source material's satirical take on China's 996 work culture resonated deeply with burnt-out millennials.

Insight

Peng Yuchang trained with actual game developers to nail the exhausted indie studio founder energy—his slouch became so iconic that crew members reportedly started calling it 'the Pei Qian'.

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