Title: Legend of the Magnate
Chinese Title: 大生意人 / Da Sheng Yi Ren
Also known as: The Tycoon
Broadcast network: CCTV, iQiyi
Broadcast Date: 11 November 2025
Genre: Historical, Business
Director: Zhang Ting
Screenwriter: Zhang Ting
Cinematographer: Yang Jun, Zheng Zi Li (郑自力)
Music Director: Lin Hai
Art Director: Di Kun, Chen Xin
Costume Designer: Song Xiao Tao
Action Director: Wang Li Xing
Dubbing Director: Bei Chen
Production Company: iQiyi, Drama Apple
Episodes: 40
Legend of the Magnate Synopsis
The story follows Gu Pingyuan, a scholar who is falsely accused and exiled. Faking his death to survive, he navigates treacherous political and social landscapes, strategically leveraging opportunities to rise again. Starting with a money exchange business, he builds his fortune through tea, establishes his enterprise with salt, and eventually provides grain to feed the people. Through his unique methods and resilience, he stages a powerful comeback in the business world, ultimately becoming a great merchant who brings prosperity to his region.
Legend of the Magnate Cast
Main Roles
Chen Xiao as Gu Pingyuan
Sun Qian as Chang Yu'er
Supporting Roles
Luo Yi Zhou as Li Qin
Cheng Tai Shen as Fourth Master Chang
Huang Zhi Zhong as Li Wantang
Li Chun as Su Zixuan
Zhu Ya Wen as Li Cheng
Xiang Han Zhi as Bai Yimei
Wu Yue as Wang Tiangui
Ke Lan as Big Granny Jin
Zhu Yin as Mother Gu
Liang Guan Hua as Rui Lin
Wang Zi Xuan as Miss Liao
Yang Zi Hua as Old Master Hu
Wang Yong Quan as Mr. Bai
Liu Pei Qi as Master Liao
Wang Yu as Wu Caishen
Wang Jian Guo as Su Yuhua
Rosina Lin as Ci Xi
Song Ning Feng as Su Shuhe
Ling Zhuo as Gu Pingwen
Luan Yuan Hui as Xu Guandai
Hu Tian Yi as Hei Zi
Cheng Hao Feng as Li Zhongcheng
Xu Seng as Jiu Shuai
Wang Jun Peng as Zhang Guangfa
Han Yun Yun as Madame Su
Tang Jian Jun as Liu Lao Si
Huang Chao as Qiao Song
Huang Fei as Wang Tiangui's housekeeper
Zhou Xiao Bin as Hou Er

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