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Gotta disagree. Revenged Love is loved by millions around the world and is one of the top rated shows, with an 8.7 on MDL and a 9.0 on IMDb for a reason. The scenes aren’t ‘chopped,’ they’re intentional and part of the storytelling style. If you don’t like it then just move on, don’t call us weird for enjoying something you don’t. Your sentence has so many spelling mistakes and isn’t even grammatically correct, so maybe you’re the weird one here.

Totally hear you, but I actually don’t think it was all crammed into one episode.

If you look back:

Episode 18 was the breakup

Episode 19, Chi Cheng’s mom passed away

Episode 20, CC and WSW reconciled and had the emotional car trip

Episode 21 gave us that wholesome camping trip with all four couples

Episode 22 was the kidnapping

Episode 23 brought us to the jail scene

So for me, the pacing actually felt really balanced. Like you said, there’s been a lot going on since Yue Yue’s arc, but I don’t think the emotional beats were rushed. They were spread out with intention.

I do think part of the reason it feels rushed is because they fast-tracked the last six episodes into one long weekend. We suddenly got an episode every day, and emotionally that’s a lot to take in all at once. If they had stuck to their original plan of two episodes per week, I think people might have experienced the pacing very differently. There would’ve been more space to sit with each moment.

Honestly, it’s kind of funny. When My Sweetheart Jom aired, people were saying it was too slow and that nothing happened until Episode 10. Now with Secret Lover, the same crowd is saying it’s too fast. We really can’t win 🤷‍♂️

At the end of the day, pacing is super subjective. Some folks love a slow burn like University or Until We Meet Again, where everything unfolds gradually. Others want the adrenaline and fast-moving plot like Mafia Series or Bed Friend. Personally, I enjoy both. One builds deep emotional roots, the other keeps you on your toes.

Just because something moves quickly doesn’t mean it lacks emotional weight. It’s just a different kind of storytelling, and honestly, I love going along for the ride, whatever pace it takes. 💖

Episode 4 is the exact same on YT and GagaOOLala.

But for episode 1, Even though the YouTube version is labeled as uncut and includes the NC scene, it’s still shorter than the GagaOOLala version. The GagaOOLala version is about 2 minutes longer and even includes a BJ scene + another sex scene that was completely left out on YouTube. Trust me, watch it there for the full experience, you won’t regret it. 😏

I actually saw it a bit differently. Yes, WZL was introduced way back in Episode 1, but to me, that just shows how long he's been holding onto his pain. It shows how deeply rooted his revenge against Chi Cheng is. It’s not just a passing emotion. It's something that’s been eating at him for years. That depth adds so much complexity to the story.

But for me, the jail scene was the most powerful moment of all. That scene alone captured the entire essence of WSW’s love for Chi Cheng. He gave up everything, even his beloved home. He literally said, "I don’t need luxury, I just need you." That hit hard. It wasn’t about pride or material things. It was about love in its purest, rawest form. The kind where you sacrifice without hesitation.

I think that’s why I loved the jail scene so much. If it were just another episode of them being together, it would’ve felt like a typical romance. But this? This showed pain, sacrifice, and love that endures through suffering. It wasn't just sweet. It was real.

Totally respect your opinion, but I have to disagree on some points.

You said you hated Addicted, but Revenged Love is from the same author, Chai JiDan. So if you already disliked her earlier work, it's a bit contradictory to come into this one expecting something completely different. Her style has always leaned into intense, emotionally charged dynamics. Love it or hate it, it's part of her storytelling style.

I get that Chi Cheng can come off aggressive at times, but I think it's important to view it through the context of the characters' arcs. Unlike some of the early 2000s BLs that romanticized toxic behavior without consequences, Revenged Love actually highlights the emotional fallout of obsession, denial, and shame. Chi Cheng isn't being forceful for no reason. He's deeply conflicted, especially with family pressure and internalized issues. We see him struggle, make mistakes, and eventually grow. Wu Suo Wei isn’t just passively accepting things either. He challenges Chi Cheng, pushes back, and refuses to be controlled, which makes a big difference from the older BL tropes.

Also, on the editing, yeah, it's a bit rough in places, especially around episodes 10 to 12. But that's common with Chinese dramas dealing with censorship, budget limits, or tight schedules. Even with that, the emotional payoff in the later episodes is worth sticking around for.

It’s fair that the show may not be your thing right now, but maybe give it another shot later with a fresh perspective. Sometimes stories like Chai JiDan’s make more sense when you see the full arc instead of judging it halfway through.

Absolutely agree with you. It’s heartbreaking. Chi Cheng’s father letting his innocent son take the fall just to “teach him a lesson”? A lesson in what, suffering for who you love? If Chi had a girlfriend instead of a boyfriend, his parents would've gone to war to protect him.

Let’s be real, same-sex relationships might be more accepted in Western culture, but in many Asian families, deep-rooted traditions, shame, and the obsession with legacy still control everything. Chi Cheng’s dad literally kidnapped WSW, had him tied up and thrown into a van, just because he couldn’t accept his son being gay. And his excuse? “He needs company”? That’s not concern, that’s control.

Even the mom’s reaction when she found out was tragic, saying, “our family line ends here.” That says it all. They care more about lineage than their own son's happiness and freedom. It’s no wonder they stayed silent. Their pride and prejudice meant more than justice for their own child.

It’s honestly devastating. 💔

Yeah, the YouTube clip shows that scene where Per’s making out with that girl, that’s actually when he first saw Kan and fell in love.

It’s just a flashback, he didn’t cheat, lol. If he had, both this comment section and YouTube would be blowing up with red flags and name calling.

Love you for chanaging 9.5 to 10 :)

Thanks for having my back, homie.

Sorry if I’m being annoying, but I have to write out my feelings or I’ll go crazy. I’m still closeted and have no one to talk to, so writing here on MDL is the only way I can express how this episode made me feel.

THANK YOU !!!

I watched episode 23, then rewatched it a second time to take notes, and it still took me three hours to write that. Hope you enjoy it, off to bed now.

Hahaha I know right 😭 I use dashes — so much at work that it’s basically muscle memory at this point. I’ll try not to overuse them… but no promises 😂

Episode 23 – A Love That Sacrifices Everything

They said the last few episodes had too much comedy.
But tonight… comedy is gone.
Episode 23 is sorrow in its purest form. 💔
Yue Yue drifted from Wu Suo Wei,
to Wang Zhen Long,
to Chi Cheng,
changing lovers like changing clothes,
always chasing the richer man.
And when Wu Suo Wei finally rose from poverty,
she dared to return.
When he refused her,
she turned to his mother.
If this is not the definition of a gold digger,
what is?

But Wu Suo Wei…
My heart aches for him.
Born poor,
counting every cent,
saving every coin.
Yet for Chi Cheng,
he sold everything,
even his home,
losing 2 million yuan,
just to save him.

Back on the streets,
he worked from dawn to night,
moulding sugar figurines,
hands raw and aching.
He knelt before Wang Zhen Long,
pride shattered,
for the man he loves.
And still, Wang Shuo came back to mock him.

Yet he stood tall.
He kept going.
If this is not love,
then love does not exist.

Even Chi Cheng’s rich parents stayed silent.
Was it because their son loves a man?
Would they rather leave their fortune to a grandson
than save their own child?

But there was one bright light,
Dr. Jiang Xiao Shuai,
offering help without hesitation.
A friend like that is rare.

And then…
the jail scene.
Two men, tears falling like rain.
Wu Suo Wei’s voice steady,
his love unshaken.
Chi Cheng saying, “I hate you,”
when what he meant was,
I hate that you gave up everything for me.
I hate that you sold your family for my freedom.

Chi Cheng, crying quietly over a simple meal in prison,
is an image I’ll never forget.

Tomorrow, it all ends.
One last episode.
One final goodbye.

"I don’t need luxury, I just need you."
If this is not love,
tell me, what is? 💔

What in China’s criminal record system would affect three generations? Sounds like North Korea to me.

So let me get this straight — if I commit a crime, my kids and even my grandkids would be affected, even though they had nothing to do with it?

I thought only North Korea had a law like that, not China too.

I’m so excited, I will read the novel after tomorrow finale

Omg thank you for your explanation so helpful.

Wow, two theories — and I love both.

The sister or WZL… but honestly, the sister theory doesn’t feel realistic. Putting him in jail just to test WSW’s love for Chi Cheng? In real life, you wouldn’t mess with someone’s criminal record like that.

Going with WZL makes way more sense, especially since he wanted revenge for being crippled.

I’ll PM you once it’s released, don’t worry—I got your back.

It’s so annoying because Viki, YouTube, GagaOOLala, and illegal platforms all have different subtitles. I wish they were all consistent.

Like My Stubborn ? 😂

Thanks! I rewatched episode 23 and WSW actually said WZL’s accident was from drunk driving.
So yeah, he was careless and drunk. Honestly, I feel so much better now — he totally deserved it.