Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years
Shen Luo learns that the thirty thousand yuan sent each month for four years never reached him because his father intercepted it. Refusing to let family authority erase the theft, he and his mother Su Yao preserve the evidence and use legal procedures to reclaim the money and their independence.
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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by family money and legal reckoning.
Main character relationships
Swipe to exploreJuzi plays Shen Luo.
Xi Wenting plays Su Yao.
Core story elements
Family money shapes the title's main conflict.
Legal reckoning shapes the title's main conflict.
Parental betrayal shapes the title's main conflict.
Self-recovery shapes the title's main conflict.
Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
| J Juzi 橘子 | as Shen Luo | View actor works |
| | as Su Yao | View actor works |
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Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years
- Chinese title
- 每月三万，我啃了四年馒头
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Mei Yue San Wan Wo Ken Le Si Nian Man Tou
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FAQ
Where can I watch Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years, and how much does the available player cover?
Official listings include Hongguo.
How many episodes does Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years have?
Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years is listed with 67 episodes.
What roles do Shen Luo and Su Yao play in Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years?
Shen Luo: Lead protagonist. Su Yao: Principal counterpart.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for Thirty Thousand a Month, Yet I Ate Steamed Buns for Four Years?
Other useful title forms are 每月三万，我啃了四年馒头 and Mei Yue San Wan Wo Ken Le Si Nian Man Tou.
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