The Republic of China financial spy drama "Storm Chaser", directed by Yao Xiaofeng and written by Weng Liangping, starring Wang Yibo, Li Qin and Wang Yang, will be broadcast on CCTV-8 in two episodes every night during prime time from March 21 ; iQiyi will update 4 episodes on the first day and 2 episodes at 19:30 every day. Other participating actors include Zhang Tianyang, Gao Lu, and Wang Xueqi.

Wang Yibo, Li Qin and Wang Yang character posters

The play was previously titled "The Wind and Waves". The story tells the story of Shanghai in the 1930s. Wei Ruolai (played by Wang Yibo), as an ordinary employee of the Kuomintang Central Bank, gradually gained the favor of senior advisor Shen Tunan (played by Wang Yang) with his outstanding work ability. appreciation. In the process, Wei Ruolai saw a lot of corruption and darkness in the Kuomintang's financial field. In the midst of hesitation and depression, Communist Party member Shen Jinzhen (played by Li Qin) used the guiding light of Marxism to illuminate Wei Ruolai's heart. Different choices made him and Shen Tunan eventually part ways.

Stills from "The Storm Chaser"

Director Yao Xiaofeng has directed dramas such as "Tiger Mom and Cat Dad", "Little Husband" and "Big Husband", while screenwriter Weng Liangping's works include "Ask the Cang Mang", "The Final Battle" and the upcoming "Dark Night and Dawn".

This is Wang Yibo's second attempt at a film and television work with a background in the Republic of China after "Unknown".