The DramaNext guide
What The Cost of Greed is about
A sudden fire broke out in a residential community, trapping two-year-old Li Xuanxuan inside the burning building. Ye Xiaoxiao, a female college student, stepped forward to call for help. Captain He Feng led the firefighters to the emergency rescue.
The Cost of Greed is a 30-episode vertical short drama from HappyShort, built around campus.
Is it worth watching?
Watch it for rivalries and first love in a school setting.
At about 36–66 minutes in total, it's quicker to finish than most full-length series.
How to watch it
Start from episode 1 below; autoplay takes you to the next episode when one ends, and nothing needs a sign-up. It was added to DramaNext on Oct 19, 2026.
