

The Leading Actor Dare Not Provoke
2023-08-14 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated
Comic artist Hua Xiaozhen’s world is turned upside down when Qin Shaobai, the protagonist of her own manga, unexpectedly comes to life. As they navigate a series of dangers, they work together to uncover the truth behind an assassination plot. Along the way, reality and fiction blur, leading them to an unexpected romance.
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Yang ChenghanQin Shaobai
Yan YanHua Xiaozhen
Ai HanyanLin Wan'er
Lu MeifangAunt Lan
Li ZhuoyaoZuo
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