12 Recommendations of Chinese Dramas About Cold but Secretly Romantic CEOs, Making Maximum Heart Flutter!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Lily Ariani

Not only Korean dramas, Chinese dramas are also enjoyed by fans. Their popularity is not as big as Korean dramas. Nevertheless, Chinese dramas always offer various themes and genres.

A love story involving a CEO is one of the tropes that many viewers love. Especially if the CEO character is portrayed as cold on the outside, but secretly romantic and caring. The hidden character behind the cold CEO's face adds to the excitement of the story. Viewers can also be made to feel emotional when the cold CEO is successfully melted by the female character.

Just like Korean dramas, Chinese dramas also present stories about cold but secretly romantic CEOs. Here are 12 recommendations of Chinese dramas about cold but secretly romantic CEOs.

1. NOTHING BUT YOU

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Chinese drama about a cold but infatuated CEO called NOTHING BUT YOU. This drama presents the love story between the handsome CEO Lai Zheng Yi and his subordinate named Bi Xiao Ran. Bi Xiao Ran has a twin brother with a personality that is completely opposite to his.

One day, Xiao Ran gets into an accident. His twin brother, Jiang Li Li, then disguises himself to continue Xiao Ran's life. Li Li's disguise is gradually discovered by the CEO. However, Lai Zheng Yi has already fallen in love with Li Li, who has a warm personality. Their relationship eventually becomes closer.

2. LOVE ME LIKE I DO

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LOVE ME LIKE I DO is a Chinese drama about a cold but obsessed CEO in the romantic comedy genre. This drama tells the story of a handsome CEO named Liu Xi Lai who suffers from a certain illness. Although he seems cold and arrogant, Liu Xi Lai is actually a person with a good personality.

One day, the CEO meets a woman named Tian Tian. Strangely, every time he is near Tian Tian, Liu Xi Lai's illness suddenly never relapses. Liu Xi Lai then appoints Tian Tian as his personal assistant.

3. YOU ARE MY DESTINY

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YOU ARE MY DESTINY summarizes the love story between Chen Jia Xin and Wang Xi Yi. While Chen Jia Xin is just an ordinary woman, Wang Xi Yi is a CEO and heir of a conglomerate company in China. Their meeting takes place on a cruise ship sailing towards the Bahamas.

Initially, Wang Xi Yi helps Chen Jia Xin seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend. Unfortunately, they end up in a one night stand which leads to Chen Jia Xin getting pregnant. They then enter into a contract marriage.

4. BOSS AND ME

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Shan Shan is just an ordinary girl who works in a big company's cafeteria. However, Shan Shan's sincerity has captivated the CEO of the company she works for, Feng Teng. Shan Shan's life changes 180 degrees when she decides to help Feng Teng.

Shan Shan donates blood to help Feng Teng's younger brother who suffers from a rare disease. In return, Feng Teng appoints Shan Shan as his personal assistant. Shan Shan tries hard to adapt to her new workplace. Not to mention, she has to deal with several jealous women due to her closeness to the CEO.

5. SKIP A BEAT

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Gu Yi is a CEO who demands too much from his employees. Only Qian Jing is able to handle the CEO's attitude. Qian Jing herself is a strong and independent woman. She becomes the only woman who can hold the position of Gu Yi's personal assistant.

Their relationship goes beyond just colleagues and develops into a romance. Unfortunately, after a car accident, no one knows Gu Yi's true face. Gu Yi also becomes a cruel and possessive person.

6. WELL INTENDED LOVE

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The next must-watch is WELL INTENDED LOVE. This drama brings the romance between a CEO and a rookie actress. Xia Lin, who has aspirations to pursue a career in the entertainment industry as an actress, has to face a bitter reality. She suffers from Leukemia.

Ling Yi Zhou, CEO of Lingshi Group, offers Xia Lin a bone marrow transplant. However, Ling Yi Zhou wants Xia Lin to enter into a contract marriage with him. Xia Lin agrees to the request. They secretly get married to avoid interfering with Xia Lin's career.

7. PERFECT MISMATCH

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Like a romantic story between a CEO and a student? The drama PERFECT MISMATCH is definitely a must-watch. PERFECT MISMATCH tells the story of a beautiful student named Shi Hua Hua. When she first goes to the big city, Shi Hua Hua accidentally meets Zhou Zhi Fei, who is the CEO of a company.

Zhi Fei is a cold and rigid person. He is also known to have family problems and is trapped in emotional trauma. His encounter with Shi Hua Hua manages to save Zhi Fei from his troubles. Their relationship then develops further.

8. WELL DOMINATED LOVE

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Next, there's WELL DOMINATED LOVE. For fans of Chinese dramas who enjoy romantic comedies, WELL DOMINATED LOVE is a must-watch. This drama focuses on Yan Jing Zhi, a young and handsome CEO who has mild obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Due to his condition, Yan Jing Zhi is obsessed with cleanliness. At first glance, he also has a cold and arrogant personality. Only his secretary, Nie Xing Chen, is able to handle and tolerate the CEO's behavior.

9. TIME TEACHES ME TO LOVE

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Lin Lu aspires to be a professional makeup artist. She works at a cosmetics company called Huangzhen Group. Unfortunately, Lin Lu's income is not enough. She needs more money to fund her sick sibling's treatment.

At the same time, the CEO of Huangzhen Group, Shi Lian Shen, offers a contract to Lin Lu. Lin Lu must become his contract girlfriend to avoid the CEO's arranged marriage with another woman. Although their relationship starts as a contract, it develops into a serious feeling.

10. LOVE DESIGNER

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Next, there is the drama LOVE DESIGNER. Song Lin is a successful CEO and young entrepreneur. However, he is known as a cold, arrogant, and ambitious person. His reputation is threatened when Song Lin is involved in a scandal with Zhou Fang. Zhou Fang herself is a successful young designer who dominates the market.

As a result of the scandal that tarnishes their names, Zhou Fang then sues the CEO. To resolve the issue, they decide to work together. What initially started as a love-hate relationship brings them to a deeper and more serious stage.

11. DATING IN THE KITCHEN

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Lin Yu Shen is a chef who works at the Bauhinia hotel. One day, Lin Yu Shen accidentally causes a fire in the kitchen. At the same time, the CEO of another company that is going to acquire the Bauhinia hotel arrives and helps extinguish the fire.

As a result of the fire incident, Lin Yu Shen is almost fired and terminated from his job. Fortunately, Lu Jin saves him. Lu Jin once tasted a dish cooked by Lin Yu Shen. Lin Yu Shen's cooking ability then becomes a reason to continue working at the Bauhinia hotel.

12. MY GIRLFRIEND IS AN ALIEN

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MY GIRLFRIEND IS AN ALIEN is a hit drama in 2019. As the title suggests, this drama tells the story of an alien named Chai Xiao Qi. Due to losing signal, Xiao Qi has to stay on Earth for a while.

Xiao Qi then meets Fang Leng, a CEO who suffers from heterosexual amnesia. Only a few people know about this condition, which makes Fang Leng often called a playboy or womanizer. Instead of helping Fang Leng, Xiao Qi loses the Annunciator, an object that affects Xiao Qi's return. She tries to find her Annunciator so she can go back to her home planet.

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