45 minSeason 1 • Episode 36
LatestDuring the 1990s, Xu Ban Xia is a woman with vision and strength who overcomes many obstacles in the male-dominated steel industry to carve out a place for herself. Xu Ban Xia's mother died during childbirth while her father never cared for her. In spite of this, Xu Ban Xia has grown tough, proud and fearless in the face of challenges. Xu Ban Xia and her good friends Xiao Chen and Tong Xiao Qi venture into the transport of scrap steel. In an industry where men have an absolute advantage, Xu Ban Xia relies on her adventurous spirit and pragmatic attitude to weather many untold hardships and even survives death. She eventually opens up an international steel import business. Xu Banxia develops a keen sense for the market to gradually expands their business, pushing herself to grow in her field while also finding love.
Acting
Zhao Liying's micro-expressions hit harder than steel prices.
Production
Nailed 90s industrial China down to the rust.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on real female entrepreneurs in 1990s China's 'steel fever' era, when private traders exploited price gaps between planned and market economies.
Zhao Liying specifically requested this role to break her 'sweet girl' typecasting; the steel yards were real operating facilities, not sets.
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