First, Cut Down the One I Love
In a humid southern town, vocational student Guan Shan spends her nights punishing men who hurt others, while problem-solver Zhang Hui is hired to approach her and quietly falls in love. She leaves him behind to pursue university in the north; ten years later, their reunion reveals how much both concealed.
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In a humid southern town, vocational student Guan Shan spends her nights punishing men who hurt others, while problem-solver Zhang Hui is hired to approach her and quietly falls in love. She leaves him behind to pursue university in the north; ten years later, their reunion reveals how much both concealed.
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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by reunion and secret mission.
Narrative framework
The story moves from its initiating crisis through escalating choices toward a confrontation that changes the central relationship.
Main character relationships
Swipe to exploreA central figure in First, Cut Down the One I Love.
Chen Tian Xiang is source-credited as Zhang Hui.
A central figure in First, Cut Down the One I Love.
Ma Qiu Yuan is source-credited as Guan Shan.
Core story elements
Reunion shapes the title's main conflict.
Secret mission shapes the title's main conflict.
Coming of age shapes the title's main conflict.
Second chance shapes the title's main conflict.
Season and episode guide
The public synopsis establishes the threat, rupture, or discovery that starts the story.
The leads make choices that expose alliances, identities, and competing goals.
The central confrontation changes who holds power or trust.
First, Cut Down the One I Love cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
 Chen Tian Xiang 陈添祥 / Chen Tian Xiang | as Zhang Hui | View actor works |
| | as Guan Shan | View actor works |
2 cast credits
Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- First, Cut Down the One I Love
- Chinese title
- 先斩意中人
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Xian Zhan Yi Zhong Ren
FAQ
Where can I watch First, Cut Down the One I Love, and how much does the available player cover?
Official listings include Hongguo.
How many episodes does First, Cut Down the One I Love have?
First, Cut Down the One I Love is listed with 88 episodes.
What creates the central relationship conflict in First, Cut Down the One I Love?
In a humid southern town, vocational student Guan Shan spends her nights punishing men who hurt others, while problem-solver Zhang Hui is hired to approach her and quietly falls in love. She leaves him behind to pursue university in the north; ten years later, their reunion reveals how much both concealed. The concrete mechanics include Reunion: Reunion shapes the title's main conflict; Secret mission: Secret mission shapes the title's main conflict.
Who plays the principal roles in First, Cut Down the One I Love?
Chen Tian Xiang plays Zhang Hui. Ma Qiu Yuan plays Guan Shan.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for First, Cut Down the One I Love?
Other useful title forms are 先斩意中人 and Xian Zhan Yi Zhong Ren.
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