The Lie That Paid Off

Name: The Lie That Paid Off
Genre: Betrayal, Secret Identity
Released: 2026-09-10
Cast: He Qiwei

2026·47 Eps

Synopsis

Ethan Stone expects a promotion after a major project, but his boss's son fires him and steals his girlfriend. At a reunion, his rented girlfriend is exposed, but Vivian Pierce shocks everyone by revealing she's a CEO. He brings her home for New Year, where his ex tries to humiliate them, then Vivian strikes back with her true identity. Learning Ethan's project is worth billions, his betrayers regret. Vivian and Ethan gradually fall in love, ending happily.

Betrayal Secret Identity

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He Qiwei

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You Are My Antidote

soggywaffle22

Episode 1 might make you go "what IS this lunatic" and bail. He's my favorite short-drama actor and even I hesitated. Please stay with it!! The acting is unreal, the way his eyes go, the way he smiles, each one gets me >_<

You Are My Antidote

mina.07

My favorite of his modern-set work and honestly my favorite short drama full stop. You get the complete unhinged-psycho performance, and I'd say his acting leveled up here. If you're working through his filmography, this is the one.