Fiona_HOD:

Any thoughts for Story of  the Pearl Girl? Are you watching? 

Yes I am watching SOAPG I am currently on episode 15. I like the complexity of the story and its historical accuracy as well. 

I am amazed that, the antagonist Master Cui ShiJiu, despite being a one-dimensional character, is still playing the part of a SML. That beautiful woman impersonates a man. But she is impulsive and evil. Moreover, the writer didn't bother to give her a woman's temper. She is all about arrogance and self publicity. Because she wants to be recognized by her father. A woman, would never act like that.  A woman would prioritize the success of the mission before any recognition. 

She is a great actress at playing that part, but her character is a very simplistic SML type of character.

 Fiona_HOD:

Wow you are really good in reasoning. Thanks

 LOL Thank you so much. @FIONA

It makes me love this drama even more now that the sad ending doesn't exist anymore. :)

 unbeliebubble:

Yes I am watching SOAPG I am currently on episode 15. I like the complexity of the story and its historical accuracy as well. 

I am amazed that, the antagonist Master Cui ShiJiu, despite being a one-dimensional character, is still playing the part of a SML. That beautiful woman impersonates a man. But she is impulsive and evil. Moreover, the writer didn't bother to give her a woman's temper. She is all about arrogance and self publicity. Because she wants to be recognized by her father. A woman, would never act like that.  A woman would prioritize the success of the mission before any recognition. 

She is a great actress at playing that part, but her character is a very simplistic SML type of character.

I love to read how you describe a character. What about the rest? 

 Fiona_HOD:

I love to read how you describe a character. What about the rest? 

Thank you @FIONA. 

About Female Lead. I am very pleased by the Zhao Lu Si's depiction of Duan Wu. It is my first drama watching her. I feel that, she is one of the best actress out there. She is very nuanced. This is beautiful to watch. 

Duan Wu is clever and she can read the room. That allows us to witness  her growth as a woman, and honestly I am rooting for her success as a merchant. I have no doubt she will fight her way to success. She has a  sassy personality and how I love her interactions with Male Lead.

Moreover, her identity must be uncovered. She has to take back what belongs to her legally. 

That type of "quest" is something every professional woman can relate to : success in the workplace. That thematic is universal. So, no wonder so much viewers want to follow her journey. 


As for Male Lead Liu Yu Ning (Yan Zi Jing) I loved him in "A journey to love". I honestly like his cleverness and his patience in executing his revenge plan. To be honest, his schemes are not very elaborate but it is still nice to see him win everytime. 

I guess that a hero has to face a very difficult villain to beat, in order to become an astonishing hero : the villain elevates the hero!!

In this case, unfortunatly the antagonist is that one-dimensional Master Cui ShiJiu. So Yan Zi Jing  could not be extraordinary. 

But I still appreciate his journey.


Apart from them, I really like the child actor "shrimp" who was in "the double" as well.  He is very refreshing and talented. And also really cute. I am happy to see him again.

For all the rest of the castmembers, their acting is on point  and I am binging the drama. 

Sorry for the long answer. :)