Married at First Sight: Zheng Kai's Life Against the Odds

Zheng Kai, a low-level office worker, sees his career sabotaged by a rival, while his girlfriend of many years coldly breaks up with him. In a single night, his life hits rock bottom. With nowhere else to turn, he unexpectedly rushes into a marriage registration with Gu Jia, a cool, formidable industry star. This loveless flash marriage is a contract in which both get what they need. After the wedding, Zheng Kai is mocked by everyone around him and branded a kept man who married up. He faces obstacles at every turn at work, while misunderstandings and conflicts pile up at home. Through one setback after another, Zheng Kai sheds his timidity, sees people for who they are, and regains his confidence. Gu Jia, too, lowers her icy defenses and sees the kindness and resilience at his core. As the schemes of the past are gradually exposed, workplace enemies and his materialistic ex take turns appearing. The two go from contract spouses wary of each other to allies who weather every storm side by side, tearing into everyone who looked down on them. Amid the everyday bustle of life, they find true love and success in their careers, turning their story into a satisfying rise after hardship.