is a web drama created by柠萌影业 and Spark Streaming Media. It is directed by Liangjing and produced by Zhou Jielun and features an outstanding cast, including Mark Tse, Luo Jin, Christina collision, Hu Dehe, Wu Haochen, Zhao Jinxiang and others. The plot of the drama is centered on the lives of the Jin family and the merchant industry in old Shanghai, focusing on business, family, love and betrayal. The drama was filmed in cooperation with Spark Streaming Media and will be released on Youku in 2023. PPT超级市场
Summary
Set in the early 20th century during the Republic of China, Shanghai is a prosperous city with a thriving economy. The Jin family is one of the most powerful merchant families in Shanghai, engaged in the import-export business. Jin family members are smart, diligent and kind-hearted. They have their own shops and factories in various industries such as clothing, cosmetics, jewelry and gifts. They also have extensive resources and connections in Shanghai's political and economic fields. However, with the partition of Shanghai into British, French, American, German and other concessions, the Jin family's businesses have been facing more challenges. In addition to competitors from all over the world, Jin family members also need to deal with local gangsters and political forces who want to swallow their businesses. At the same time, Jin family members also need to face their own personal issues and family relationships, such as love, jealousy, greed and betrayal.
Plot
The story of "Jin Merchants" mainly focuses on the Jin family's second generation---Jin Ning and his sister Jin Nai---whose lives are intertwined with the rise and fall of the merchant industry in old Shanghai. Jin Ning is a smart and capable young merchant who has a good command of business operations. He is engaged in romantic relationships with two women---Caihong--a mistress of an enemy family---and Lan---a prostitute---each of whom has their own complex issues. Jin Nai is a shy girl who has spent most of her life in the shadow of her sister. She meets her own soulmate---a young doctor without status or money---and faces challenges to her fate and family. In addition to the emotional lines, the drama also focuses on the commercial lines of the Jin family's businesses, which are full of wisdom and strategies. The plot of "Jin Merchants" integrates business, family, love and betrayal with various themes that touch people's hearts.