My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work
Six years after bus driver Zhou Guoliang loses his job for breaking traffic rules to save a student with a brain tumor, that same woman applies to the company run by his son-in-law Lu Xiao. Her livestream retaliation nearly destroys him, until long-sought vehicle data exposes the reporting scheme and finally clears Zhou's name.
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Six years after bus driver Zhou Guoliang loses his job for breaking traffic rules to save a student with a brain tumor, that same woman applies to the company run by his son-in-law Lu Xiao. Her livestream retaliation nearly destroys him, until long-sought vehicle data exposes the reporting scheme and finally clears Zhou's name.
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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by workplace justice and wrongful dismissal.
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 My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work.
Wang Ye is source-credited as Lu Xiao.
A central figure in My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work.
Feng Huan Huan is source-credited as Su Yao.
Core story elements
Workplace justice shapes the title's main conflict.
Wrongful dismissal shapes the title's main conflict.
Evidence reversal shapes the title's main conflict.
Family responsibility 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.
My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
| W Wang Ye 王晔 | as Lu Xiao | View actor works |
| | as Su Yao | View actor works |
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Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work
- Chinese title
- 岳父下岗的第六年
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Yue Fu Xia Gang De Di Liu Nian
FAQ
Where can I watch My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work, and how much does the available player cover?
Official listings include Hongguo.
How many episodes does My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work have?
My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work is listed with 60 episodes.
Why are the family relationships central to My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work?
Six years after bus driver Zhou Guoliang loses his job for breaking traffic rules to save a student with a brain tumor, that same woman applies to the company run by his son-in-law Lu Xiao. Her livestream retaliation nearly destroys him, until long-sought vehicle data exposes the reporting scheme and finally clears Zhou's name. The concrete mechanics include Family responsibility: Family responsibility shapes the title's main conflict.
Who plays the principal roles in My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work?
Wang Ye plays Lu Xiao. Feng Huan Huan plays Su Yao.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work?
Other useful title forms are 岳父下岗的第六年 and Yue Fu Xia Gang De Di Liu Nian.
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