The Heir

The Heir, known in Chinese as 家业, is an upcoming Chinese-language television drama set to premiere on May 17, 2026. The story centers on the Li family, whose long-established ink business collapses following a tribute ink scandal. Years after the family's fall, Li Zhen, the youngest daughter, resolves to rebuild what was lost. Her efforts draw her into a partnership with Luo Wenqian, heir to another clan that suffered a similar decline, as the two contend with a rising competitor and increasing pressure from foreign markets. The series frames its business and family drama around the revival of Huizhou ink, a historically significant Chinese craft tradition.