Better Halves (2025)

Plot Synopsis

Adapted from thepopular novel of the same name by author Meng Sansheng, the historical romanceBetter Halves(2025) is a captivating story of love, honor, and intertwined destinies.Directed by XuPeishan, the series stars Kong Xue'er and Ren Hao.

The story centers on Shi Fa Ke (Kong Xue'er), the treasured daughter of aprestigious family of official matchmakers.Herprivileged life is shattered when herparents are wrongfully imprisoned and their family's esteemed title, "Number One Matchmaker Under Heaven," is stripped away. Forced to navigate a world of hardship, the once-pampered heiress transforms into a determinedprofessional, committed to restoring her family’s legacy.

Her journey leads her to Lu Chi (Ren Hao), the charismatic and resourceful master of Qianya Mountain.Lu Chi has descended from his mountain home on a secret imperial mission: toprevent the ambitious Marquis of Wu'an from orchestrating a rebellion through a strategic marriage alliance.At the same time, he is searching for his "little sister," a childhood benefactor to whom he owes a debt of gratitude.

To his surprise, Lu Chi discovers that Shi Fa Ke is the veryperson he has been looking for.In order to get close to her and advance his own investigation, heposes as a "xike"—a client seeking her matchmaking services. What begins as a mission of convenience soon blossoms into genuine affection, setting Lu Chi on a dualpath ofprotecting the woman he has come to love while actively winning her heart.

Together, Shi Fa Ke and Lu Chi join forces to solve a series of complex matchmaking cases while confrontingperilous court conspiracies.Theirpartnershipbecomes a journey not only to unite lovers against all odds but also to fight for their own future and reclaim the honor her family lost.