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I Wanted to Love This More
I’ll trying and keep the spoilers to a minimum. When I read the synopsis on Netflix, I thought this would be a cute story of two people coming together for different reasons. The major plot twist caught me off guard and it took a couple of episodes for me to recover (I felt kind of cheated since the leukemia/bone marrow donor storyline was a lie).The main villain’s evil/criminal brilliance is too perfect and not believable (he’s just a young kid, come on!). He was so brazen and always a step ahead of Ling and the police (arranged accident, poisoning(s), kidnapping(s), hypnosis, manipulation of everyone...no problem!).
I loved the romance and chemistry of the two leads but also enjoyed the growing relationships between the two supporting couples. After the emotional rollercoaster of this drama, I don’t know if I can handle season 2 even though it is not a continuation of season 1.
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First of all this is a really great drama. I literlly cried after finishing this drama. I wanted it to never end. I just didn't have enough of it. I didn't even realize I finished it. Time flew way to fast.PROBABLY this is the cutiest chinese drama I ever seen. Every episode was lovely. The cute and romantic parts were my favorite. I would defiantly rewatch it in the future.
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It has a really happy ending. SO CUTE????
I loved the personality and the obsession Ling Yi Zhou has towards Xia Lin. BUT he kinda took it to far with the stalking Xia Lin for 2 years and the fake disease he arranged in the beginng. But I understand why he did it.
In the beginng Chu Yan hated Xia Lin but slowly started liking her. It wouldve been better if he didnt have a crush on her. But Chu Yan and Xia Lin were best friends that were always there for each other which was my best part from their relationship.
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So this was my first drama I've watched and I was pretty excited if I'm honest. This drama started it all. I had seen a clip of it on Facebook and I immediately fell in love with it so I found myself watching it and I loved it. The story was good, the songs were as well. But the main actress was terrible. I dont usually like the bash others when they do their jobs because I dont know what they have to do to get it done or what they're going through but she was awful. Everyone else shined. They played their roles amazingly but she was meh. I loved the main actor, he played his role very well. Like I said the drama was amazing. It had twist and turns that I did not see coming like the fact that she wasnt really sick, it was all a ruse. And I also kinda found it romantic that he fell in love with her first and he wanted to do anything to be with her, I mean he was in love with her for 2 years. It was kinda creepy but romantic. One of my favorites was the bad guy though. I hated him but I loved him all the same. His acting made me shiver. In overall it was a pretty good drama. Was this review helpful to you?
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So I binge watched this show in two days, despite its many, many flaws which i will be pointing out in this review. I probably may not have even finished this if I wasn't bored out of mind because, thanks to the corona-virus outbreak the city I live in is on lock-down mode.
First of all, the plot of this show is full of Chinese Clichés that anyone who has ever read a chinese web novel will definitely know.
Domineering, rich CEO who falls for a poor, beautiful and young actress, who just happened to need his help. And so he proposes a marriage contract right off the bat, cause, you know, he just didn't want to let her get away *rolling eyes*.
Now lets start with the things that I did like about the show. Well, now that I'm actually writing this review, its kinda hard to think of stuff that I actually liked about the show. I'll try anyway.
1. The ML was not portrayed as a cold faced, emotionless guy like the typical characteristics of a rich, chinese CEO. I honestly do not understand why the chinese TV-industry, and all the web novels that have a rich CEO character always portray them as cold faced and supposedly emotionless guys.
This ML on the other hand was thankfully quiet expressive with a dang impressive smile. Which also seems to be one of his few redeeming qualities. His interactions with the people around him were almost playful for the most part.
2. The soundtrack was quiet nice.
3. I also liked that after every episode there were short scenes that added a bit more character to the show.
4. I quiet liked the character of the ML's assistant and the FL's best friend. Those two were genuinely likable characters. The ML's best friend was also quiet likable.
Now onto the things that I didn't like.
1. THE PLOT. I don't wanna elaborate a lot here cause, honestly, the plot was quiet nonsensical. There are just too many things that were wrong with the story.
2. The ML's character. What the ML did, was wrong on so many levels. The manipulation, the lies, the stalking. If this guy were real, I'd suggest some real hardcore therapy for him, cause honestly it felt like if it weren't for the "Villains" he wouldn't even understand that the things he did were wrong.
3. The FL. I'm sorry if this is harsh but she just seemed stupid to me. The whole goody two shoes and extremely kind act did not work for me. It did work for the ML, cause apparently it was 'her kindness towards strangers' that endeared her to the ML. It seemed quiet pretentious to me though cause, why would you want to help people who you know are just waiting to see you fall. No one is that kind. She ain't no Cinderella and this isn't a fairy-tale. The real world doesn't work like that.
She also seemed to be independent or at least that's what these people seemed to be going for but it wasn't convincing at all. She seemed like she wanted to have her own career and become a top actress without anyone's help. But she just came off as a damsel in distress most of the time who was pretending to be tough. And its not that i don't get that, i mean she's only 21 and fresh outta college and hes her savior and all that but at the end of it all she didn't really do much in terms of her career. After she finds out all the things he did, she did put up a fight and I do like that but she also gave in real soon.
4. Their relationship. This is the definition of a manipulative, abusive relationship but its been covered in riches and decorated with romance to fool the viewers. The abuse may not be physical and may not seem obvious but it is there none the less.
They have never been equals in the relationship. The ML takes on the dominant role right from the start. Neither of them are honest with each other. Their entire relationship is based on a lie. And an extremely unnecessary lie at that. I mean, if the ML liked her, he could have asked her out like any normal human being and they could have dated but instead he wanted the guarantee that she would be with him regardless of what she wanted and so he cooks up the whole bullshit that is this plot.
The FL isn't much better either. After they reconcile, she goes and meets his mother behind his back and invites her into their house when he isn't around despite knowing how much he didn't want to meet his mother. I mean, sure it was the mother who came to her first and not the other way around. But when she found out about everything she should have talked to her husband and instead she goes behind his back and feeds him his mothers food by lying. She didn't want to be manipulated by him but she herself was doing the same. This was honestly a complete breach of trust and after all that she didn't even apologize. Instead he apologizes for shouting when she hurt him so much. After knowing everything that his mother did whether right or wrong, fact is that his mother hurt him and as his wife she should have talked to him instead him trying to manipulate him into reconciling with his mother.
5. The Villains. I really dislike the way they portrayed the "bad guys". An Ran's character had so much potential but instead they turned her into a cannon-fodder brainless female who would do anything to get what she wants. Its was honestly plain stupid. A beautiful, well educated, rich, independent woman who literally had the world at her feet ruins her own life and probably her family's too just because she couldn't get the guy she wanted. I mean, REALLY?
On the other hand, there Nan Tian. I can sort of understand his motivation but his actions are also plain stupid.
6. It struck me as really odd that they never even mentioned the FL's family. Did she ever have a family? Was she an orphan? Did she just pop out of the earth? There was literally not a single word said about her family. If she was an orphan, then why was she so stupid. Again, I apologize if this sounds harsh. BUT, the way i see it is, if she was an orphan and grew up by herself, I think she should have been at least a little bit smarter. I mean, its a harsh world and growing up is tough as it is but without having anyone to depend on, it would have been brutal. So if does/did have a family, why was it never mentioned?
7. The office culture in the ML's company. The ML, gets up in the middle of a meeting because his wife called him. He comes back to find his employees chatting on their phones cause he wasn't around. And just because he was in a bad mood having fought with his wife, decides that no one is allowed to have their phones switched on during meetings or their salaries will be deducted. Now, this same ML is siting in another meeting. His poor employees are giving a presentation but our ML is too busy chatting with his wife on the phone to pay attention to the presentation. What kinda bullshit is that!? Who would ever respect a boss like that?
Honestly i could probably rant a bit more, but I'm gonna stop here.
If you do watch this show, do so at your own discretion.
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So anyways, the story was okay I suppose. The beginning was where they so randomly meet in a sord of funny not pushing it type of way. I'm surprised they didn't include any part of her ex boyfriend coming back from the beginning or her ex friend which I seemed to forget about and the beginning changed a bit after a while which you can remember if you think about it. They did forget to add some parts I feel like such as her acting.
Acting: Very cringing honestly. The lead actress made similar facial expressions and sometimes her character could be annoying. I also hated how sometimes she'd take like 15 seconds to say a complete 3 word sentence or tell the truth. The acting wasn't that great honestly and even the lead actor just seemed so free with his acting and didn't seem that good + his assistant made the same face throughout the whole show and at first I thought he'd be gay but was not, I feel like they should've explained why he "didn't like to be touched".
Cast: They fit their characters perfectly fine. Especially the Assistant and Best friend!
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What I wish: I feel like we got enough of the husband's best friend but I did wish for a little more since he was my favorite character and I loved the side relationship like that! :)
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chemistry of the actor
like to watch this drama because it has comedy and family elements, interesting because there is an element of suspense and comedy that managed to attract attention, the main actors also have a very suitable relationship and managed to make the story very suitable for all groups. Apart from that, I like to see the side characters who can bring their characters and their partners are also quite mature, I hope this drama will have season 3 , thus in the 2nd season is also very interesting to watch. Please do continue the season, even though the story will not related but please bring all cast will the same do not change them.
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This drama is a very good romantic comedy that, occasionally, will pull your heartstrings. The cast did a great job bringing their characters to life and the leading couple has great chemistry. There is also a great character development, especially for the lead male actor. There is also s strong bond and true friendship among the male characters and the leading lady with her best friend; and there is Chu Yan, who, even though he really liked Xia Lin (Mumu), he remained loyal to his best friend and was truly happy for the couple. Have to say that there is more to Yi Zhou than meets the eye. He was also a loyal friend and lover. The romance between the leading couple was well written and executed; leading to a very beautiful, intense, and long lasting relationship that took shape through communication and persistence every time there was a conflict or misunderstanding. The drama is really entertaining. Enjoy it! ** [Don’t forget that there is always a scheme to contract marriages, and this drama is not an exception! There’s also a second season coming in 2020 which I hope will be as good as or even better than this one!]** Was this review helpful to you?
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must make season 3
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Xia Lin is an aspiring 21 year old actress that finds out that she has leukemia after not landing a role as the spokesperson for a company. In order to receive bone marrow transplant sooner and to continue her career as an actress, Xia Lin enters into a secret marriage with Ling Yi Zhou, the CEO of a company.
That's the foundation of the drama and I thought this was going to be a cute story about two people who are using one another (Xia Lin needing a transplant to live and Ling Yi Zhou wanting a marriage to make his grandmother happy before passing) but end up falling in love. Instead we got this insane drama with everything imaginable. Which is why it was hard to like the main characters. I feel like Xia Lin's character wasn't consistent and I am 100% with Chu Yan in the beginning; why the hell does everyone like her and keep falling for her...even though he eventually fell in love with her too. Then we have Ling Yi Zhou. I wanted to like him so bad and wanted to blame his upbringing, but homeboy was a very aggressive person who will not take no for an answer. I am happy that Xia Lin called him out on it and left him until he changed. But it wasn't like he was doing it on purpose, he just didn't know that his obsessive possessive actions towards her was bad because he was never told otherwise. I honestly loved him in the beginning of the drama when they are starting off their marriage and Ling Yi Zhou was treating her like they were already in love and that they've been together for years. My favorite scene was definitely when they went out to celebrate both their birthdays. But then it started to go downhill for me liking him. Secrets come out about all the stuff he has done and it made me think that I was watching one of those "I love you, but if you don't love me, I will lock you away until you do," dramas. He redeemed himself because he wanted to be better for her, but it wasn't perfect.
One of the only characters I enjoyed in this drama was Chu Yan. I loved how this drama started off as Xia Lin and her roommate thinking that there was this love triangle between Ling Yi Zhou, his assistant Wen Li, and Chu Yan. I honestly thought that Chu Yan was a tad in love with Ling Yi Zhou, but then we find out that, that isn't the case whatsoever. The 3 of them are actually just not good with women and chose to do their own thing. I loved Chu Yan because he almost became an enemy of Xia Lin and would mess with her a little, but also protected her because she was Ling Yi Zhou's wife. The two had a rocky start, but then after seeing Xia Lin's affection towards everyone and everything including his rude ass, he fell in love with her. And at that moment, I was like...shit...poor guy. They would have made a really cute couple too because their friendship was honestly goals. They had such intimate friend scenes that I don't blame him for falling in love with her. He was her rock whenever Ling Yi Zhou did something incredibly stupid which was most of the time and every time she was in trouble, he would always be the first one to the scene, but always called Ling Yi Zhou because bros before hoes. Double plus, I loved the brotherly love Chu Yan and Ling Yi Zhou had for one another that even though Ling Yi Zhou knew that Chu Yan was in love with his wife, he never held it against him and didn't shun him. He just told him that they were brothers and regardless of what happens, they would remain close. Chu Yan went through so much character development and he honestly deserved way better. I'm writing that in my list. Yes, he found someone at the end, but it was honestly so random and happened in the last few episodes of the drama like the writers expected me to care about his new girl. Like even she knew that he was still in love with Xia Lin and then you expect me to ship them after a time jump? His character makes me want to give this drama a higher rating...and dammit...fine...I will...but only a fraction higher. I can't give it a full 4/5...but it deserves more than a 3.5. Even just writing this review, even though it wasn't the best drama I have every watched, I kind of want to watch it again because 2 times is definitely not enough.
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Xu Kai Cheng is perfect for the role. He portrayed LingBoss like he's really the boss. He had justified whatever actions he did.
The main girl is just fine but sometime she kind of over reacts to the point that you'll know that she is just acting. especially on some kissing scenes she looks awkward about it.
The amnesia line is uncalled for, it's the weakest point of the story and they overdid the kidnapping scene. but nonetheless I still give 2 thumbs up for this drama.
I'll rewatch it for sure ????
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But this one was a beautiful one it had a lil of everything in there !!
I really enjoyed it
The acting was good each actor played their role Perfectly . First time seen those actors as well Nd i was amazing to see their good acting skills
I highly recommend this Drama for people that likes romance!!!
I’ll be waiting for Season 2
Give it a try !
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