Set against the backdrop of massive economic growth in the 1990s, the story follows A Bao, a self-made millionaire and his journey from being a young opportunist with a troubled past to accumulating dazzling wealth in the city of Shanghai. It also follows his entanglement with four women who represent the pursuits of his life: adventure, honour, love and innocence.
Ah Bao
Ling Zi
Miss Wang (Wang Mingzhu)
Li Li
Mr. Wei
Uncle Ye / "Ye Shu"
Tao Tao
Mr. Fan
Ling Hong
Jin Hua
Qiang Mujie
Manager Pan
Teacher Ge
Lu Meilin
Boss Jin
Min Min
Xiao Jiang Xi
Mei Ping
Xiao Ning Bo
Boss Ma
Mr. Xu
Fat Chef
Mr. Zhang
Kosaku Yamamoto
Policeman
Fan's Mother-in-Law
Deric Wan
Boss Wu
Journalist
Boss Ma
Xiao Liuzi
Fang Changzhang
Dr. Wu
Jin Shou