Chinese Title: 蜜语纪 (Mì Yǔ Jì)
English Title: The Epoch of Miyu
Also Known As: Mi Yu Ji
Genre: Romance, Workplace, Metropolitan
Episodes: 38
Director: Wang Ying
Screenwriter: Hong Jiu
Plot Synopsis
The Epoch of Miyu centers on Xu Miyu, a woman whose seemingly “perfect” life falls apart on her tenth wedding anniversary when her marriage collapses due to betrayal. Realizing she has lost herself in her relationship, she courageously chooses divorce and starts over with almost nothing.
Seeking a fresh start, Miyu becomes a guest room cleaner at Purong Hotel. A place where she once had a very different life. There, she reconnects with Ji Feng, her former acquaintance who has returned to his roots as the new general manager.
As they work together through professional challenges and personal growth, their support for one another gradually blossoms into a deeper love.
The story follows their second-chance romance, personal reinvention, and the transformation of Purong Hotel into a city landmark — all set against the pressures of urban life and workplace drama.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
- Wallace Chung as Ji Feng
- Zhu Zhu as Xu Miyu
- Li Meng as Lu Zhen Zhen
- Jing Chao as Nie Yu Cheng
Supporting Cast
- Ren Bin as Tan Ji Zhou
- Geng Yi Zheng as Bai Yong Jun
- Guo Xiaoting as Li Biaoqi
- Gao Qing Chen as Ma Kesi
- Xu Hai Qiao as Duan Aoao
- Hai Lu as Jiang Zhi Chun
- Na Jia Wei as Xue Rui
- Cheng Yi Dan as Yin Xiang
- Tan Xiao Fan as Lu Xiao Yan
- Wen Qing as Shi Huan Huan
- Xu Ge as Anna
Character Relationship Map
Ji Feng & Xu Mi Yu: Colleagues → Lovers. Partners in restructuring the hotel
Lu Zhenzhen & Nie Yu Cheng: The couple responsible for the affair; they eventually marry
Ji Feng & Xue Rui: Friends/classmates → Colleagues in the hotel management
Xu Mi Yu & Li Qiao Qi: Best friends → Colleagues in the hotel
Duan Aoxiang & Li Qiaoqi: Pursuer/Interest → Duan (rich second-generation) likes Qiaoqi
Production Details
Original Work: The drama is adapted from the novel Mi Yu Ji (蜜语纪) by Hong Jiu.
Production Companies: iQIYI Pictures and Tencent Video (co-production)
Filming: Principal photography took place in Shanghai, China beginning January 5th, 2025 and wrapped April 17th, 2025.
The series combines workplace drama with personal growth and modern romance, exploring life reinvention and mature relationship dynamics within a competitive urban environment.
Episodes & Airing
- Total Episodes: 38.
- Episode Length: 45 minutes
- First Aired / Premiere: Premiered on April 14th, 2026
- Final Episode: TBA
- Original Platforms: Tencent Video & iQIYI — domestic broadcast and streaming partners.
Where to Watch
China:
- Tencent Video — primary streaming platform.
- iQIYI — domestic broadcast partner.
International Platforms:
- WeTV
Why It’s Worth Watching
- Second-Chance Romance: Highlights emotional reinvention and mature love as protagonists rediscover themselves after life setbacks.
- Workplace Drama & Growth: Blends personal healing with professional ambition, set in the high-stakes world of upscale hotel management.
- Strong Lead Pairing: Wallace Chung and Zhu Zhu bring depth and nuanced presence to characters facing life reset and mutual rebuilding.
- Adapted from a Novel: Based on well-known contemporary romance literature that balances emotional sincerity with realistic struggles.
- Genre Focus: Labeled as a “Mature Love” (熟龄爱情) drama, focusing on pragmatic emotions and mutual support between adults rather than “sweet, fluffy” (sweet and innocent) romance
Female Empowerment Themes: The drama heavily emphasizes a “female workplace comeback” narrative, showing the protagonist fighting back with resilience and intelligence. - High-Paced Revenge Drama: The series begins immediately with the betrayal scene, avoiding the slow-burn pacing typical of many modern dramas. The plot structure follows a “Return of the Goddess” arc (from wealthy wife to cleaner to sales elite)
Struggle of Strong Women: The rivalry between Xu Miyu and Lu Zhenzhen is a central focus, spanning from the collapse of Miyu’s marriage to direct competition in the hotel sales department, generating high tension
Powerful Antagonist Performance: Li Meng’s portrayal of the mistress “Lu Zhenzhen” has received significant praise for its subtle yet fierce villainy, moving beyond the typical helpless or crazy archetype
Hotel Workplace Setting: The drama is set against the backdrop of a luxury hotel’s operations, management struggles, power struggles, and the lives of frontline employees
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