Today’s edgy storylines involve a realistic look at family businesses. The Gadis Cina ABG is often an heiress to a property or wholesale empire. Her "romance" is initially an arranged partnership ( tunangan ) with a boring, rich Anak Medan .

The term "ABG" refers to young girls, typically in their early teens to early twenties, who are in relationships with older partners. These relationships are often portrayed in Indonesian and Malaysian media, such as in films, TV dramas, and social media. The narratives usually revolve around the romance, emotional struggles, and societal pressures faced by these young couples.

Romantic life for many young Chinese women is defined by a "negotiated space" where historical anxieties meet contemporary freedom.