American Fan:
I've decided, after finishing 19 eps. that it was time to drop it. I was tired of the same repeated actions throughout most of the first half. I pretty much have the same opinion as you had. It's just not doing anything for me. :-(
After the first 17 eps I skipped to last 2 eps, and even then needed to fast forward through some of it. I rated it 6/10. Ah well, that's how it goes sometimes!
When I tell you I started fast forwarding through the scenes lol. I definitely should've skipped episodes much like you as many episodes were just plain silly with unnecessary deception by the ML or felt like filler. I think the only thing I enjoyed with Qi Pa's friendship with Hong Xiu but it wasn't enough for me to enjoy the drama.
I totally agree, sometimes we find a good underrated gem and sometimes we have to skip episodes to get through it --- atleast we can say we did it! lol