The code hidden in three lines of poetry (Chapter 1)
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"The Secret Spark", China Daily's latest short drama series, follows Chen Wang, an underground operative, as his steps into a game-his only clue just three lines of poetry that was left behind by a fallen comrade. As the plot progresses, Chen deciphers the hidden code, retrieves a revolutionary book, and executes a daring street pass under enemy surveillance with Madame Roland, played by Peng Yixuan. Click to watch the first chapter of "The Secret Spark".
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