Returning the Jade

靡宝Dook Media Group Limited · ChinaDec 2024

3.7

Word count: 806K words
Chapters: 89

Summary

[Republican-era romance + dual strong leads + mutual redemption] In 1928, the fires of the Northern Expedition had died down, and Shanghai presented a scene of song and dance. Zhang Junsheng, the son of a wealthy family, is kidnapped at his birthday banquet. Designer Song Qinian turns to banker Fu Chengxu for help in saving her beloved. In exchange, Song Qinian must steal a jade bi for him. It turns out that the so-called socialite lady is only a facade—Song Qinian is actually the dead-faked master thief "Jade Fox." In the course of recovering the national treasure, Fu Chengxu is drawn to Song Qinian's resilience and independence. Song Qinian also finds a soul connection with Fu Chengxu; the two fight side by side and fall for each other. But after the accidental death of her friend Jiang Yingyue, Song Qinian discovers that Fu Chengxu has been using the recovery of antiques to search for his enemy—and that Song Qinian is merely a pawn in his grand plan...

Editor's review

Jade Return is a Republican-era romance set in 1928 Shanghai, with its core appeal in the dual strong leads and the mutual redemption emotional arc. The heroine, Song Qinian, appears to be a socialite lady but is actually the dead-faked master thief "Jade Fox," a contrast of identity that brings inherent tension; the hero, Fu Chengxu, poses as a banker recovering national treasures while secretly harboring a revenge plan. The two gradually move from a transactional relationship to a soul connection, then face the shock of the "pawn" truth after trust is built, with dense emotional turns—suitable for readers who enjoy strong plotting and strong character setups. The novel interweaves the main line of recovering the national treasure with the romance; the jade bi is both the mission target and the key to uncovering the characters' pasts and hatred, carrying both suspense and emotional intensity. Readers should pay attention to how Song Qinian's independence and resilience collide with Fu Chengxu's forbearance and calculation, and to the rupture in their relationship brought by Jiang Yingyue's death. Suitable for focused reading on weekends or in fragmented commuting time, to experience the urban atmosphere and emotional gamesmanship of Republican-era Shanghai.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy Republican-era romance and want to feel the atmosphere and emotional entanglements of Shanghai
Readers who prefer dual strong leads and mutual redemption, enjoying evenly matched relationship development
Readers interested in identity contrast, secret pasts, and revenge plots, who like story reversals
Readers who prefer fast-paced emotional storytelling and hope to finish in concentrated reading on commutes or weekends

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer pure sweetness with no angst and smooth relationships throughout—this book contains trust crises and emotional setbacks
Readers not interested in Republican-era settings or treasure-stealing revenge themes may find it hard to get into the plot
Readers seeking historical research or serious Republican-era realism—this book focuses on romance and suspense

Reading tips

First note Song Qinian's switching between the "socialite" and "Jade Fox" identities, and understand the motives and costs of each of her choices.
When reading clues about Fu Chengxu's search for his enemy, look back at earlier details to appreciate the contradiction between his scheming and his falling in love.
Jiang Yingyue's death is a turning point in the relationship; slow down here and sort out the changes in Song Qinian's trust in Fu Chengxu.
Can be paired with films, TV, or materials set in Republican-era Shanghai to enhance understanding of the scenes and characters' circumstances.

About the publisher

Dook Media Group Limited China · Founded in 2006

Dook Media Group Limited is a book planning and publishing company focusing on literature and the arts, social sciences and children's books. Its publishing areas cover quality fiction, science fiction, wuxia novels, foreign literature and history. Representative titles in the library include The Complete Short Stories of Isaac Asimov, Yu Hua's novellas and short stories, Gu Cheng's collected works on Ming and Qing history, and Huang Yi's Twin of Brothers and A Step into the Past. Its authors include Isaac Asimov, Yu Hua, Gu Cheng, Huang Yi, Alberto Moravia and Liu Cixin. It plans books using the "super sign" methodology, with a list that brings together science fiction, literary fiction and genre fiction. As public information is limited, this profile is based only on the books in the library.

版权信息
第一卷无瑕
楔子
第一章宴会遇袭
第二章抄袭风波
第三章孤身营救
第四章佳人为贼
第五章功劳冒领
第六章鱼儿上钩
第七章重操旧业
第八章完璧归赵
第九章强强联合
第二卷明月
第十章白手兴家
第十一章美人救美
第十二章引火烧身
第十三章以牙还牙
第十四章似是旧人
第十五章卷入命案
第十六章接受问询
第十七章都是骗局
第三卷千灯
第十八章前尘往事
第十九章一举成名
第二十章弥补过错
第二十一章重归旧好
第二十二章拿下大单
第二十三章水中演习
第二十四章恶意撞衫
第二十五章当众打脸
第二十六章虎口夺宝
第二十七章敞开心扉
第四卷孤心
第二十八章争风吃醋
第二十九章仓促求婚
第三十章红颜知己
第三十一章造假大师
第三十二章假扮自己
第三十三章他曾私奔
第三十四章恩情难报
第三十五章海上之旅
第三十六章怦然心动
第三十七章同门交手
第三十八章隐藏情愫
第五卷乘风
第三十九章新追求者
第四十章另结新欢
第四十一章鱼和熊掌
第四十二章消息泄露
第四十三章贼喊捉贼
第四十四章情难自抑
第四十五章血债血偿
第四十六章不是兄妹
第四十七章暗度陈仓
第四十八章好友身死
第六卷战火
第四十九章信任危机
第五十章前任订婚
第五十一章故意为难
第五十二章暗中跟踪
第五十三章婚宴闹剧
第五十四章生死搏斗
第五十五章栽赃嫁祸
第五十六章命悬一线
第五十七章明了心意
第五十八章弃若敝屣
第五十九章悲惨过往
第七卷血脉
第六十章相识已久
第六十一章真正面目
第六十二章落入陷阱
第六十三章她没有死
第六十四章瓮中捉鳖
第六十五章逃之夭夭
第六十六章分道扬镳
第六十七章水中之月
第八卷归来
第六十八章一枚骨牌
第六十九章打劫银行
第七十章将计就计
第七十一章引蛇出洞
第七十二章骨肉相认
第七十三章相互救赎
第七十四章以假乱真
第七十五章孩子被抢
第七十六章合力救人
第七十七章巨额宝藏
第七十八章为母则刚
第七十九章新的篇章

FAQ

I haven't read Republican-era romance—can I jump straight into this one?

Yes. The book advances through character relationships and the treasure-recovery main line; the Republican-era setting mainly provides atmosphere and identity setup and does not rely on extensive historical knowledge. Just follow the transactional relationship between Song Qinian and Fu Chengxu and you will get into the plot.

What role does Song Qinian's "Jade Fox" identity play in the story?

"Jade Fox" is her identity as a master thief before her faked death, and also the key to demonstrating her abilities in her dealings with Fu Chengxu. This identity gives her both the means to steal treasures and a secret past to bear, driving her to keep making choices between the mission and her feelings.

Is Fu Chengxu sincere with Song Qinian, or is he using her?

The materials show that Fu Chengxu is drawn to Song Qinian's resilience and independence, and that the two fight side by side and fall for each other; but he is also using the recovery of antiques to search for his enemy, and Song Qinian is at one point merely a pawn in his plan. Sincerity and exploitation are intertwined, and readers must judge for themselves as the plot unfolds.

Is the ending a happy one?

The materials do not give ending details, so it cannot be confirmed whether it is happy. The story stops at the point where Song Qinian discovers Fu Chengxu's revenge plan and the pawn truth; the subsequent direction of their relationship requires reading the main text to learn.

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About the author

靡宝 Author

Mi Bao is a Chinese-language author about whom limited public information is available. The library currently holds eight of her works, including Representative works such as Xiangfeng Weiwan (We Meet Before It Is Too Late), Huanbi, Haitang Biezhi, Reborn as a Film Queen, The Psychic Girl Meets Ghosts, The Queen's Path, Fleeting Years of Love, and Love Like Sand Between Fingers. These titles show that her writing spans time-travel and alternate-world fiction, modern romance, youth literature, science fiction, and social fiction. She moves between ancient or imagined settings and contemporary urban life, coming-of-age stories, and tales with a fantastical bent. Her novels generally center on character relationships and emotional development, unfolding within the frameworks of their respective genres. Although the number of works is modest, they reveal a broad range of interests. Because public details about her life, nationality, and writing career are limited, her personal background cannot be described in depth, and readers can mainly come to know her through the subjects and styles of her works.