As the second part of the “Nian Beast” series of short dramas, "The Young Beast and the Monster Hunter" continues the lineup of the previous one. It is also directed by Jianbing Guozai and written by Xia Tianmei.The play chooses traditional Chinese folklore as the background of the story, with Nian the beast “Nian Xiaobao” and the demon hunter “Duji” as the main characters, interpreting classic myths and legends into a wonderful adventure.As the two protagonists accidentally travel to a thousand years ago, the unknown secrets of the ancient Nian beast will also be revealed in the process of working together.

It is worth mentioning that while innovating folklore stories, "The Young Beast and the Monster Hunter" also emphasizes the inheritance of traditional culture and maintains an insight into social life, embodying the unique characteristics of the Chinese people.The pursuit of value constructs Chinese romance at the levels of narrative, aesthetics, and emotion.

When Nian Abao woke up, he found that everyone was gone. In fact, the little Nian beast was also wondering whether to tell Nian Abao the truth clearly. After all, many years later, the Nian beast family would be hated by the people because of Nian Abao's decision.She will also become a heinous monster in the mouth of mankind.

But the monster catcher was worried that their decision would change the future. Inadvertently, the little Nian beast and the monster catcher returned to the present together.Little Nian Beast and the Demon Catcher saw the aunt who had scolded them on the street, but the aunt didn't recognize them and even said she had never seen each other before.The monster hunter felt vaguely uneasy. They should have changed history, but Nian Abao disappeared.

Little Nian Beast stayed at home for two days without going out. Nian Abao also said that she seemed to like the way she was before. She had been used to being lively for so many years, and suddenly becoming quiet made her feel an unprecedented emptiness.The common people are waiting for Nian to appear and then drive her away. Although Nian is a monster in other people's mouths, in the hearts of the people in Baijia Village, they are looking forward to her coming, because only when Nian comes, can the common people be reunited.But everyone has been waiting for a long time and has not waited until the New Year. The old man is also looking at his grandson reluctantly, and he doesn't know how long it will be until the next meeting.The little grandson was shouting Nian and said he needed her now.

After hearing this, the little Nian beast quickly changed her clothes and went over. Sure enough, Nian really appeared. In fact, all she did was to give her separated relatives a chance to reunite.The old man was naturally very happy to see Nian, and the little Nian beast couldn't help but shed tears.When the people heard that Nian was coming, they all ran out. They were not afraid, but more expecting. The little Nian beast looked at everyone and reacted quickly, and the people couldn't help but laugh.As a result, everyone saw the purse on Abao's chest, and the people couldn't help crying. It turned out that Abao was really back.

Nian Abao looked at the lights of thousands of families and knew that the day of reunion had come.Nian Abao later found many small Nian beasts. She knew that not only Baijia Village, but also thousands of households had to be protected. Soon the emperor also issued a decree, and said that the Nian beasts were rampant, and he was specially approved to return to his hometown to drive away the Nian beasts.annual leave.And just like this day after day, Nian was also seen by the gods in the sky, and granted them the title of divine beast.

Because of Nian Abao's changes, the entire descendants have changed. It only took three days for the little Nian beast and the demon catcher. Soon it was New Year's Eve. When Nian Abao saw the common people, he quickly revealed hisWhen the people saw the horns, they were not afraid, but more happy.

《The Young Beast and the Monster Hunter》is inspired by the popular hit "Escape from the British Museum" some time ago. The main creative team Xia Meimei and Jianbing Guozai creatively explore the story of Nian Beast in the form of time travel..

On February 5, 2024, - The Young Beast and the Monster Hunter - Year of the Dragon - became popular on Kuaishou, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Mango TV, Weibo, and Bilibili platforms.

February 18, 2024, - The Young Beast and the Monster Hunter - will be broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV at 24:00.