

The Human Bait
2026-01-19 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0
Set in the chaos of the Republican era, Li Huang and Lu Niansheng, once separated by a childhood kidnapping, reunite years later under false pretenses, bound by manipulation and desire. As misunderstandings unravel, they turn from mutual torment to uneasy allies, confronting the hidden forces behind their past and forging a shared destiny.
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Shen HaonanLu Niansheng
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