Deep Temptation

This film (drama)Also known as深度诱惑，is aMainland ChinaProducerbeauty live，At2004Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese，Current Douban rating7.7(For reference only)。

Dong Jiayin and Xia Mingtao have been married for three years without having children. Dong Jiayin is the producer of a social news program at a television station, and Xia Mingtao is the chief doctor at a maternity hospital. Both of their careers are on the rise, leaving them little time to consider having children. Xia Mingtao's mother, anxious about not yet having a grandchild, hurriedly comes from her hometown to personally supervise the couple in having a baby. As a result, frequent conflicts arise between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Understanding her mother-in-law's eagerness, the considerate Dong Jiayin tries to appease her, while Xia Mingtao finds himself torn between caring for his wife and listening to his mother. The owner of Lan's Trade, Lan Tian, and his wife Xu Yali have been married for ten years, sharing deep affection. Years ago, Lan Tian was imprisoned for injury due to a fight, and after being released, Xu Yali cut all ties with her family to marry him. They arrived locally with nothing, weathering hardships together, and finally achieved their current wealth and status. Xu Yali loves children, and Lan Tian wants to give her a child, but unfortunately, he is diagnosed with infertility. In pain, Lan Tian seeks various treatments with Xia Mingtao's help. Dong Jiayin meets Zhou Yimin, a new doctor at the maternity hospital, while helping a premature pregnant woman during an interview. Dong Jiayin admires Zhou Yimin's exceptional medical skills. Zhou Yimin was once Xia Mingtao's college sweetheart but abandoned him upon graduation for vanity, marrying abroad. However, Zhou Yimin's marriage is unhappy, as she is soon abandoned by her husband, suffering emotional trauma before quietly returning home. Unexpectedly, she encounters Xia Mingtao at the same hospital, reigniting her love and vowing to do everything to win him back. Kang Bo, a new director in the documentary section created by Dong Jiayin, encounters Zhou Yimin by chance and begins to pursue her, but she remains unmoved. Kang Bo frequently troubles Dong Jiayin at work due to differing views, putting pressure on her as she strives to maintain her news ethics. An anonymous tip accuses Lan's Gold Baby formula of contamination, prompting Dong Jiayin to investigate; however, Lan Tian responds with composure, leaving no flaws. In family life, he is deeply caring, but in business, he is cold-hearted, driven by the desire to repay his wife’s love with a prosperous life, leading him to illegal means. Zhou Yimin pursues Xia Mingtao again, but he insists that the past is over and that he is in love with someone else, firmly rejecting her. Under significant work stress, Dong Jiayin cannot satisfy her mother-in-law's urgent desire for a grandchild, further straining their relationship, which Zhou Yimin takes advantage of. Zhou Yimin frequently befriends Xia's mother and subtly sows discord, deepening her grievances against Dong Jiayin. She even seizes the opportunity at a class reunion to get close to a drunken Xia Mingtao, resulting in a one-night stand. Lan Tian's treatment ultimately fails, leading him to decide to divorce Xu Yali so she can pursue happiness. Xu Yali, deeply in love with him, resists the divorce, leaving them both tormented by love. Lan Tian can only share his feelings with Xia Mingtao. Eventually, unable to bear witnessing Lan Tian's suffering, Xu Yali agrees to the divorce. Unexpectedly, a last night together fueled by love results in a miracle: Xu Yali becomes pregnant. The couple is overjoyed, but soon discovers that Xu Yali has uterine cancer. Faced with the choice between the child and her life, Xu Yali resolutely chooses to have the baby, determined to experience motherhood and become a complete woman. Dong Jiayin is coerced into resigning when Lan Tian uses Kang Bo against her for investigating Lan's practices. Facing significant challenges alone, she continues her investigation. Meanwhile, Xia Mingtao is tormented by the situation with Zhou Yimin and struggles to confess to Dong Jiayin. Finally, Zhou Yimin reveals that she is pregnant and states that she cannot have an abortion, fearing she would never be a mother again. Xia Mingtao is left in shock. With integrity, Xia Mingtao chooses duty and morality, deciding to divorce Dong Jiayin to take responsibility for Zhou Yimin. Despite her anger, kind-hearted Dong Jiayin forgives him and agrees to his choice. They divorce. It is then that Xia's mother realizes Dong Jiayin is a considerate daughter-in-law, leading to a deeper bond between them. Kang Bo, aware of Zhou Yimin’s ruthless tactics in breaking up others' families, harshly criticizes and rejects her. After the divorce, Dong Jiayin discovers that she is pregnant and, determined, decides to give birth to the child, wanting to provide a joyful life for the baby. Zhou Yimin learns of Dong Jiayin's selflessness and, on the day of her wedding procedures with Xia Mingtao, mysteriously disappears. Xia's mother and Xia Mingtao become aware of Dong Jiayin's pregnancy. Xia's mother tries to persuade them to reconcile, but Xia Mingtao insists on waiting for Zhou Yimin to reappear, unwilling to take responsibility for anyone. Dong Jiayin continues her investigation into Lan Tian's issues, facing various obstacles, yet gaining Kang Bo's admiration. Xu Yali successfully gives birth, but cancer resurfaces. Ultimately, Dong Jiayin infiltrates an underground factory and manages to capture evidence but gets kidnapped by Lan Tian’s men. In a critical moment, Xu Yali learns everything and urges Lan Tian to stop all illegal activities. Realizing the gravity of his actions, Lan Tian admits his mistakes to Dong Jiayin, voluntarily accepts an investigation by the business bureau, and has all his assets confiscated. Xu Yali peacefully passes away, and Lan Tian regains the courage to create a happy life for his son through honest work. Dong Jiayin and Xia Mingtao still love each other, but Zhou Yimin remains unreachable. Dong Jiayin awaits the arrival of her child with hopeful anticipation. Zhou Yimin finally returns, revealing all the secrets; it turns out Xia Mingtao never had a one-night stand with her, and her pregnancy claim was a desperate lie. Zhou Yimin confesses to Dong Jiayin and seeks to help mend the rift between her and Xia Mingtao, facilitating their reconciliation and remarriage. Once again, Zhou Yimin uses her exceptional medical skills to assist Dong Jiayin, thus gaining Kang Bo's true love. After a ten-month pregnancy, Dong Jiayin successfully gives birth, and the family is filled with happiness!