I actually love the novel and drama versions of Jing, ofc Deng Wei made it that much better (and I can say the same for Tan Jian Ci playing XL and ZWY playing CX). The actors brought the characters to life and are very expressive.
With Jing, I appreciate the other details and context we get in the novel which outlines his intelligence (that may get missed in the drama due to timing). I also felt XY’s longing for him a lot in the novel, so much so that it proves the depth of her love. Couldn’t have been more evident, but ofc I cannot change ppl’s opinions on that loool