Its okay
the show for me its too long. 30 ep to much. din like the way they rewind all their old love story its all over the place.chemistry of the leads are okay. i was paying more attention on ML. only reason I finished the show is because of him. 😅 the way he cuddle her, kiss her. top notch 😂
i love the police training parts too. makes me watch them. others i keep fast forwarding. really to slow paced for me.
overall okay. not super great but for jing boran, it was worth it.
can try if you wanna give it a go.
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It’s ok but u could do without it
I was so excited when I saw Seven Tan and Jing Boran starring together and was waiting til the release I’d even got my parents to give me the premium on iQIYI so I could watch it.Unfortunately I was so hyped for not much at all. The romance was good I loved how there was a general sense for each other and love despite their break up in the past they moved past in swiftly and were very mature about it.
I think plot wise the idea of military and romance was quite good I don’t think it was portrayed very well tho unfortunately it was a longgg series that felt like ages I was wanting more progress within their relationship but rather it seemed to stagger as it went on. I did find the ml quite insensitive at time especially when he was sent with a life threatening task to defuse the bomb his superior gave him the chance to tell the fl but he sent a friend instead to say that he had an important mission and she should take care which simply put her in so much stress and anxiety watching her struggle cluelessly thinking if the ml was ok was simply difficult to watch
I found the fl was also quite childish at times too with simple things annoying her etc I love both actors smmmm but I don’t think the script did them justice at all it was too long and too difficult to watch it didn’t have that binge worthy vibe to it either and I really wish they would hv got a better storyline as it would hv helped so muchhh
If anything the romance scenes r worth rewatching otherwise its mid
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A HARDCORE SLOWBURN
The story is good, themes and side characters well written. But it is such a slowburn drama that i was absolutely BORED out of my mind for a good chunk of it. Jing Bo Ran and Tang song yun are my dream team and was the only reason i finished the drama.The flashbacks i felt were so uselessly long and there was no actual indication we had gone back in time, since all the settings and characters and personalities are same in the past and present.
In my humble opinion it is not a special drama, you won't miss anything if you don't watch it. Its a background drama i watched while doing work.
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Watch it for the main couple! Seriously!
I've never seen Jing Bo Ran in anything before, but as ML Lu Chen he was excellent. He wasn't cold, he was stoic. But his heart was on his sleeve for Gui Xiao from day one! Okay, you can never go wrong with a man in uniform, so that was bonus. His stature and demeanor were such that you totally bought him as soldier/police. But being the romantic I am, I loved all of his scenes with the FL. The small gestures were a testament to his love for her. Closing his eyes when hugging her, burrowing his head into her neck like he just loved the essence of her, the kiss in her hair when they hug. Every action was butterfly-inducing.I love Tan Song Yun and she was lovely as Gui Xiao. She is a good actress, she's so beautiful, she is a beautiful crier.
Their chemistry was amazing! Bo Ran has very expressive eyes and manages to convey so much love using just his eyes. And when he smiles, my oh my! Lots of wonderful kisses and hugs. The scene where his back is to her and asks her to take his hand - beautifully filmed and so tender. They were yin and yang. She was so bubbly and effervescent, and he was serious. I can't stress enough how much I loved this couple together.
Big bonus - thank you SO MUCH for not adding the conniving female trying to break them up, or the sad/morose male that loves her from afar. This truly was a drama about them and the strength of their love.
The second couple was cute to watch.
So why is my score so low, after waxing poetic about the strength of the leads?
1) There is SO MUCH filler in this drama!! They spent an inordinate amount of time showing the training and the missions of the SWAT team. I couldn't quite figure out if it was patriotism or propaganda. All that extra stuff took up at least half of the drama.
2) The flashbacks. There were, I think, three different years that they kept flashing back to. I didn't think that the flashbacks were used effectively, especially since the actors pretty much looked the same once they got out of school. The last episode's flashbacks finally gave us the whole history of their relationship, which was nice to see, but then the drama just ended!
3) This might be just a translation issue, but she asks if he still remembers her and he says, "I'd still remember you if you turned to ashes." They showed this a couple of times, and the wording is just a little creepy to me.
I can highly recommend this drama for the main couple. Plus, you might not be bothered by all the time spent on work stuff, but I didn't find it interesting.
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Serious but no challenges
I'm glad this drama wasn't as fake/ overly exaggerated as usual Chinese romance dramas are. The acting is fine, but the story/leads don't face many hurdles. As soon as they get together, it's all up from there. I mean there was objection from the FL's dad, but it's not like he does anything about it besides disapprove of their relationship. On the other hand, the ML's dad is a mess and one day turns over a new leaf with no explanation as to why. When the accident occurs, they don't show how it happens but just the fact that it's a life-threatening injury. and I'm not sure how many days might've passed. but shortly after he has close to no injuries....They don't explain anything about the accident or his injuries. Furthermore, after they start dating again, the FL smiles every time she sees the ML and is suuuuuuuuper affectionate. I'm unsure if that's how the script wanted it or whether she chose to do so herself, but I don't think I've ever seen the FL asking for so many kisses.They did a good job of the flashbacks to the past and I felt like the last episode was pretty meaningful, but wish they would've added it into the other episodes instead of saving it for the end. I don't think I would watch this again, but it wasn't horrible.
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If every day "Chen Xiao" is this beautiful, I don't want sunset!!!
JBR and TSY is one of the dream pairing I could ask for, I had wished long time ago to see them together, as I thought they would look super good and my wish came true, and waited for this series to pass, and when it came, seriously it was worth it.Everyone who knows TSY, they know how hardworking she is and how much commitment she has for her work, and on to of that she is among very few CN actors, who can be crowned among many top actors around the world. It is always love to watch her in any role is graces.
JBR had me much earlier with his modeling days, his sexy instagram pictures, and photoshoots really is one of a kind. He is a pure "dongbei ren", sometimes his face looks bigger (lol) but he is way too handsome, and not to mention "good" at his craft and not just flashy face and body.
I came to love the series, although the aspects of nationalism, and patriotism robes my attention as it feels forced fed, and as per readers that in book these elements are also greatly incorporated - I would have just loved a simple love story. Anyway it is not something that can do anything about, so leaving it as it is and focusing on them.
They shot in northern Xinjiang, of Altay region in Hemu village, known to be one of the most beautiful villages in the world, I really admire the actor to do their in such tough conditions. The scenery is really really beautiful. I love how actors channeled their love for their each other, growing from their mistakes, fighting for what they had to, and reached where they wanted to.
Shout out to the kid acting, very handsome "xiao gege" sublime, and mature acting, hope when becomes an adult he will gets his due leading role, as he is amazing at his job.
Loved this series and when it comes to CN series, I shut my critic valve and look for other aspects that I know I will love.
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Jing Bo Ran a discovery
This is a nice one with beautiful scenery. Very nice acting and Jing Bo Ran a handsome discovery for me, i saw some other dramas with him, but didn't pay so much attention.The series go well, but very slow.
Loved the places been filmed, loved the snow and part of the story, but i think it should me more imput from ML. I didn't like when the FL was pregnant and he said he will not be there for her. Even though they had parties within their base. I didn't like when they were in the hospital and his baby was born, he didn't go there to see her or the FL to bring her for him to see her. Everyone came to see him, so they could've make this moment very special.
I do understand the thing being is Special Forces/ army you have to give up more on your family, but for life events like this you should be there. In all China is only one person that can do the job? I just didn't feel his love in the end.
Well this was my rant :), but i still enjoyed it.
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Bad pacing and direction overshadow excellent performances and great chemistry between leads
==Breakdown==Background plot - 70%
Romance - 25%
Misc comedy - 5%
Background plot - boring
Romantic chemistry - Excellent
Misc comedy - fine
Production value - Good
The direction choices often had me scratching my head. There were so many scenes of them walking, driving, moving from one room to another, making food, etc. with no dialogue. Like, why do we need to see her walking down a full flight of stairs? And him driving four blocks in silence?
Also, the background plot was boring and nonsensical. The best part of the drama were the very few scenes where the two leads actually shared screen time. This drama would've benefited from being half as long.
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A Quiet, Tender Reunion That Proves Love Grows Stronger With Time.
"Road Home" is a touching modern romance that tells the story of Gui Xiao and Lu Yanchen, two former lovers who reunite years after their separation. The series delicately weaves past and present, slowly revealing the emotional depth and history between them. While Gui Xiao has built a life in the city, Lu Yanchen has spent years in disciplined, often dangerous military service. Their reunion is both tender and awkward-filled with unspoken emotions, old wounds, and lingering affection. What makes this drama stand out is its subtle emotional pacing and realistic portrayal of two people trying to rebuild something that was once deeply meaningful.What especially makes Lu Yanchen a compelling character is his quiet strength. He isn't expressive with words, but his love is unwavering and clear through his actions-whether it's traveling long distances just to see Gui Xiao or silently protecting her in small, meaningful ways. His reserved nature stems not from coldness, but from the discipline, emotional restraint, and scars shaped by his years of service. Watching him love in his own quiet way-gentle, consistent, and steady-makes his character deeply relatable and admirable. I found myself understanding and appreciating why he struggles to speak his heart, and loving him more for how he shows it instead.
"Road Home" shows that love doesn't always need grand words-sometimes, it's the quiet actions, the steady presence, and the unshakable loyalty that speak the loudest.
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Pretty genuine drama about life
LIKESchool days how Gui Xiao and Lu Chen met, disconnected and then reunited - lovely, sweet and tears with lots of ups and downs
Shipped for Duan Rou and Qin Ming Yu
How Shen Jin lived her life, the way she shut off Gui Yan Shan - very cool
When Lu Zheng finally woke up after Gong Lin made up her mind - glad that all turned out well
Hilarious Hai Dong
DISLIKE
Nothing much
MUSIC - personal fav
因为是你 Yin Wei Shi Ni - 金玟岐 Jin Wen Qi
归宿 Gui Su - 康子奇 Kang Zi Qi
恋爱在流行 Lian Ai Zai Liu Xing - 苏醒 Su Xing
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Beautiful & Comforting Love Story
First Love.Forever Love.
**happy sigh**
This is such an easy drama to watch. The atmosphere & slow pacing make it so calming; a show to enjoy while snuggled under a blanket with a warm drink. It’s mostly angst/drama free so I wasn’t left feeling emotionally drained. It’s just a beautiful & believable portrayal of two lovers who know the pain of losing one another &, now reunited, refuse to ever let go again.
I enjoyed the layout of this story, the way we were experiencing their history in their memories, meaning the breakup has already happened. That format just flowed really well for me watching this story. Sometimes I don’t like that set up, but I enjoyed it for this particular couple.
So our Leads met while in high school, intentionally on his part. She’d caught his eye so he worked things to his favor & made it possible for them to meet. She quickly came to return his feelings of infatuation & the two began dating. They were separated when he left for the necessary training for his future career, but both vowed to never break up. Unfortunately, they were forced to endure some painful stuff while apart & that coupled with the FL’s immaturity eventually lead to them breaking that vow. It was a split that neither actually wanted, but they let their stubborn pride keep them from reconciling.
When we meet them, it’s 10yrs later & their worlds are once again colliding. Their reunion isn’t a happy occasion as they’re both unsure of how the other feels about them now, but us viewers can plainly see the love & longing in each of their eyes. After a decade apart, the chemistry flares anew between this bomb tech/SWAT Team Leader & the woman he’s never stopped loving. And I was so there for it!
I’ll tell you right now that one of my favorite things about this drama is the lack of push and pull (I, for one, am NOT a fan of that sort of angst & drama between a couple.) **‼️🚨MILD SPOILER ALERT🚨‼️** Their intentions are stated within the first 10eps. Once the ML deals with a messed up family situation ((uhhh - hello!? You can’t accept an engagement for your son to someone he doesn’t even like without his knowledge or permission just to cover your debts!! What the heck is wrong with people??!!??)) that his ridiculous father gets him involved in, the ML wastes no time in claiming back the woman who’s always been his. They’re both all in to be together again, which means we get them as a beautifully devoted couple for a full 20eps! {PSA to all drama writers - more of this, please!! 🙏}
They don’t breakup, have childish misunderstandings, or pull a dumb “for your own good” disappearing act. They’re a solid unit & absolutely nothing will tear them apart again. *happy sigh* Their drama is all in the flashback scenes - them in the present have both matured & learned from their mistakes. Mistakes they both acknowledge & openly discuss, which is very well-done, imo. They don’t pretend as if it never happened, nor do they hold a grudge or any resentment towards one another for their part in their past relationship failing. They both know they messed up, they choose to forgive each other’s mistakes, & now they’re fully moving on without making each other carry any weight of blame or regrets. I really liked the depth of character growth & maturity shown by this part of the story & how they are together.
Speaking of how they are together - this couple is absolutely precious. They have great chemistry, both as friends & as lovers. 🔥🫠 Their affection seemed so natural that I easily got absorbed by & lost in their scenes. They had a whole conversation with just a single glance or a simple touch. They said so much without ever saying a single word. They were head-over-heels in love & they made sure to express how much they cherished their bond. Neither one ever had reason to question or doubt the other’s feelings since they were both very intentional in demonstrating the depths of their love & affection. I was happily invested in this duo & I don’t regret a single moment I spent with them.
I highly recommend this drama to lovers of romance without any big plot twists, angsty tension, or delulu characters. It’s a cast of [mostly] genuinely good people just living their lives & doing their part to make the world better. The close bonds of friendships add to the story, heightening the pleasure of witnessing the Leads’ love for one another. 🩵💜
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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.4(past), ep.11(present) 💋
- Together : ep.11(present) 👩🏻❤️👨🏻
- BreakUp : Nope(present) 💍
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Here for The Chemistry Only
Usually the Police or Army or Firefighter type of drama will have doctor as female leads, then natural disaster comes so the couple will meet during that period. But not this one. That's why, for me, it's a bit draggy. It's like the writer had no idea what else to write to complement the main story. I literally skipped and only watched Lu Chen and Gu Xiao's part started from episode 13. I also wish the leads' friends would develop feeling and all, but no.Now let's get into my favorite parts:
This is my first Tan Song Yun drama and second Chinese romance drama that i watched. Love the leads' chemistry. I mean by love is L.O.V.E.
First episode when they met again for the first time at gas station in 2018, GX asked LC, "do you still remember me?"
Then LC answered, "i will still remember you even you turn into ashes." THAT WAS INTENSE and IT GOT ME HOOKED.
Then two years after, when they crossed path in snowy Qining (am i right?), they were still reluctant to talk and look at each other. The acting was so natural i felt the distant, hesitation, love, regret etc etc between the leads. LIKE, it was so real even i wanted to scream, "OMG Gui Xiao i know you regret dumping him. I'm sure right here right now you wanna hold and hug him really bad."
After they reconciled, the episodes were bland and boring. It was only them on LDR then make out whenever they reunited.
To conclude, now i want my very own Captain Lu Chen... can I have one like him? He owns all the love languages: touching, quality time, words of affirmation and act of service.
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