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.

My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work short-drama poster
Episodes60 eps FormatChinese live action Premiere2026-08-28
TypeChinese live action
Episodes60
RegionChina / Hongguo
Premiere2026-08-28
Signal#2 Hongguo hot chart rank
Hongguo hot chart rank#2
Public chart heat5223万

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The story in one line

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

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Lu Xiao Lead protagonist
Character

A central figure in My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work.

Wang Ye is source-credited as Lu Xiao.

Su Yao Principal counterpart
Character

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

Workplace justice shapes the title's main conflict.

Wrongful dismissal

Wrongful dismissal shapes the title's main conflict.

Evidence reversal

Evidence reversal shapes the title's main conflict.

Family responsibility

Family responsibility shapes the title's main conflict.

Season and episode guide

Narrative guide · 1
The initiating crisis

The public synopsis establishes the threat, rupture, or discovery that starts the story.

Narrative guide · 2
Pressure builds

The leads make choices that expose alliances, identities, and competing goals.

Narrative guide · 3
The balance changes

The central confrontation changes who holds power or trust.

My Father-in-Law's Sixth Year Out of Work cast and actors

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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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