After narrowly escaping an abusive pearl farm, a young woman with unmatched talent carves out her own fate as treachery meets the world of jewelry.
The Story of Pearl Girl (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2024-11-01
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Raised in torture and abuse, Duanwu risks her life every day harvesting pearls from the sea — but one daunting task offers her a slim chance of freedom.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2024-11-01
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Duanwu's performance dazzles the guests at the pearl auction. As she plots a path to a new life, a sudden turn of events exposes a buried secret.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2024-11-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: In a state of panic, Cui Ding devises a plan to flee with his wealth. Meanwhile, Yan Zijing sees an opportunity to exact his revenge.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2024-11-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Duanwu sees an opportunity in discarded gemstone scraps. A heated encounter unfolds between her and Cui Shijiu at Yan Zijing's poetry contest.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2024-11-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: By helping Yan Zijing, Duanwu earns a chance to sell gemstone scraps in town. However, her first business venture quickly faces bitter setbacks.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2024-11-02
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A meeting further stokes Cui Shijiu's fury toward Yan Zijing. Hoping to make a sale, Duanwu resorts to a scheme that she later regrets.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2024-11-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: As a challenge from Cui Shijiu threatens Yan Zijing's business in Guangzhou, Duanwu steps up and confronts dangerous trials.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2024-11-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: While Duanwu's jewelry gains traction in the market, Zhang Jinran's investigation leads him to seek shelter in Yan Zijing's fleet.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2024-11-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A sudden surprise derails Duanwu's crucial business client meeting, leaving her and Yan Zijing scrambling to address the consequences.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2024-11-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Yan Zijing away, Duanwu must take the lead to protect the wealth of his fleet — especially the prized pearls set to be sold at auction.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2024-11-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A scroll raises questions about the identity of Duanwu's birth father. To save her family, Cui Shijiu agrees to an arranged marriage.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2024-11-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: On his visit to a renowned jeweler, Yan Zijing notices something unusual about her. Meanwhile, a sinister conspiracy lurks within the Yue family.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2024-11-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A brutal truth from Yue Yunxiu's dad leaves Yan Zijing devastated. Cui Shijiu, desperate to redeem herself, seeks help from a banished family member.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2024-11-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: As a mysterious ailment looms over the Cui family, Yan Zijing sets out on a journey to the west. Zhang Jinran has a heartfelt talk with Duanwu.
Episode 15 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2024-11-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cui Shijiu makes a devious move against Yan Zijing—a desperate act that triggers a treacherous fight for his priceless jewels.
Episode 16 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2024-11-08
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Duanwu and Cui Shijiu seize a chance to escape. Meanwhile, Zhang Jinran visits Cui Ba to rescue Yan Zijing and his crew.
Episode 17 (Episode 17)
Air date: 2024-11-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: While his bond with Duanwu grows deeper, Yan Zijing gets closer to the bandits who destroyed his family. Zhang Jinran visits a general for military aid.
Episode 18 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2024-11-09
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: After racing to rescue a loved one in trouble, Yan Zijing faces a vicious ambush that could wipe out everything he's built.
Episode 19 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2024-11-10
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Duanwu, wounded and distraught, tries to make sense of the deadly ambush. Taking shelter at a suspicious inn, she unexpectedly stumbles into a reunion.
Episode 20 (Episode 20)
Air date: 2024-11-10
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: As Cui Shijiu hits rock bottom, her family also faces serious trouble. Meanwhile, Duanwu's search for Yan Zijing leads her to Yangzhou.
Episode 21 (Episode 21)
Air date: 2024-11-11
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Hoping to promote her jewelry, Duanwu tries to approach Yangzhou's socialites and performers. But Yan Zijing is also vying for their attention.
Episode 22 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2024-11-12
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Huan Lang receives a lucrative offer from Yan Zijing. Soon after, the competition heats up among Yangzhou's top performers.
Episode 23 (Episode 23)
Air date: 2024-11-12
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Yangzhou's talent go all out to shine on a career-making stage, but some performances don't go as planned. Su Muzhe's risky bet pays off.
Episode 24 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2024-11-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cui Shijiu approaches Su Muzhe to form an alliance. Concerned about a damaged royal artifact, the Zheng family reluctantly turns to Yan Zijing for help.
Episode 25 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2024-11-14
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Huan Lang receives an emotional plea from her ex-fiance. Su Muzhe's shop becomes the target of a shadowy conspiracy.
Episode 26 (Episode 26)
Air date: 2024-11-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A murder investigation leads Zhang Jinran to a shocking discovery. To prove her innocence, Su Muzhe must find a way to collaborate with Zheng Zhiheng.
Episode 27 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2024-11-15
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: While Su Muzhe's fate hinges on the outcome of a public trial, Zhang Jinran and Yan Zijing are determined to help her through the crisis.
Episode 28 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2024-11-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: An uninvited guest shows up at Huan Lang's funeral and sows discord, sparking an unprecedented crisis for Su Muzhe's business.
Episode 29 (Episode 29)
Air date: 2024-11-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Zheng Zhiheng threatens to withdraw his investment from Su Muzhe's liquidated business. Yan Zijing faces another deadly trap.
Episode 30 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2024-11-17
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Su Muzhe shows compassion to a wounded Yan Zijing. As her business struggles, Cui Shijiu scores a victory in her revenge plan.
Episode 31 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2024-11-18
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Su Muzhe's new jewelry becomes an instant hit on the market, prompting her competitors to hatch a sabotage campaign.
Episode 32 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2024-11-18
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Zhang Jinran interrogates Cui Shijiu over a suspicious discovery in her inventory. Xu Nanying plots a secret move from prison.
Episode 33 (Episode 33)
Air date: 2024-11-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Su Muzhe's team reaches a breakthrough in manufacturing techniques. Meanwhile, Yangzhou's jewelry dealers battle to impress a discerning buyer.
Episode 34 (Episode 34)
Air date: 2024-11-20
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Kang Ming's choice of supplier causes upheaval in the Yangzhou jewelry market. The Zheng family must tackle a shortage of essential materials.
Episode 35 (Episode 35)
Air date: 2024-11-20
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Zhang Jinran faces numerous challenges in his investigation. As Zheng Zhiheng's life hangs in the balance, his father presents him with a tough choice.
Episode 36 (Episode 36)
Air date: 2024-11-21
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: An esteemed guest sparks a design idea for Su Muzhe. In the meantime, Zheng Shiyuan vows to exact revenge for his son.
Episode 37 (Episode 37)
Air date: 2024-11-22
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Zhang Jinran and Yan Zijing scramble to locate Su Muzhe. A startling revelation gives Yan Zijing a bitter dose of reality.
Episode 38 (Episode 38)
Air date: 2024-11-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A grieving Cui Shijiu plots her revenge against Zheng Shiyuan — a move that leads to a reconciliation with a longtime enemy.
Episode 39 (Episode 39)
Air date: 2024-11-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Just as Zhang Jinran gets an opportunity to hold Yuchi Wuyi accountable, the poison afflicting Yan Zijing threatens to claim his life.
Episode 40 (Episode 40)
Air date: 2024-11-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: With his lifelong dream fulfilled, Yan Zijing must face a harsh reality. Su Muzhe unveils a showstopper at a prestigious jewelry contest.
