This series very much deserves the 8.5, and I'd give it a 9.5 easily! Ai Mi has long been a very professional, powerful, convincing actress. After all, she's been acting since she was 6 or 7. Her performance in this is off the charts great, imo.
Kudos to the cast, crew, everyone for making a drama that ended all too soon, if you ask me. (That's a hint for them to make a Season 2 if possible).
And this just posted on You Tube (7.24.26), she's so moved rewatching the finale that she starts crying with real-life emotion. Oh, there are spoilers in this video, for any who hasn't seen the ending yet:
Some trivia: There are a total of 1,084 words, and/or 5232 letters & numbers in this article, give or take a couple numeric digits. And if I counted objectively enough, there are a combined 58 negative words, allusions and connotations therein. (BTW, I have a handy word and letter calculator so...no sitting here for an hour working on that).
All that to say that no matter how much mud is slung against her anytime or anywhere, I positively adore Lu Yu Xiao, and continue to support her career. That's my '+' spin on things for one of my favorite actresses for July 6, 2026! 😉
Oh, and I intentionally said nothing against ZLH, as I'm neutral on him pretty much. All this controversy will work out and be forgotten in time.
Actually, I read the article at 163.com that Shen Li posted below. It is a good article overall; and has several positive things to say about Qing. Never mind the provocative word 'accused" in the title. It says she is good friends with Bai Lu, who has helped support her career. They have a mutual respect and admire each other's work, it further stated.
Here is an excerpt on Qing's most recent drama, "Seeds of Scarlet Longing": "Netizens who have followed it are crazy about it, saying that this drama is really sweet to the heart, and the interaction between Zheng Yecheng and Zhao Qing is too good".
So, I recommened it as an informative read. And the title's use of the word "accused" is a bit harsh, so I wonder if "compared" would make more sense. Here is the link:
Like Phanindar said just below, I was also very impressed with LMY's acting and charisma as the Princess in First Jasmine. How has such an amazing actress not been offered some main roles? Or to put another way, I hope Mu Yun would soon be cast as FL in a modern business drama, or Wuxia. Adding her to my list of 'new' (newly discovered) faves. Much success to you in the future, Mu Yun! 🥂❤️
On the other hand, if this is all they've got, which is nothing, then I think Bai Lu is in really good shape. And other than one segment that really troubled me, when he sends her back to Lishan so quickly for no good reason, I am still thoroughly enjoying the series.
Not to add more fuel to the Weibo busybodies' fire, but...what, OH what if the liquid in the cups wasn't even tea, but plain water??? I shudder to think.
(Eyes rolling, let's move along folks, NOTHING to see here). 🫣
Which is the truth? On his MDL page, it says born 1994. But you said 1993. Which one is the truth?If 1994, then…
MDL must have heard you and corrected it to 1993, because I just checked his profile page and it says that now. From 1.30.93 to 6.4.26 is 33 yrs, 125 days. Way too young, so sad!
I think the recent surrogacy rumor is 100% nonsense, made up by by someone using the story of Chinese billionaire Xu Bo and his ex-girlfriend, Tian Jing. She is a real but different person altogether.
Bo's ex-girlfriend spells her name 'Tian Jing'. Jing Tian is being falsely accused, apparently by someone with an axe to grind. Who it could be is anyone's guess.
Jing Tian: your fans have your back. This will all blow over soon. [Edited on 6.20.26 to clarify my point. I think some folks may have misunderstood me. I am fully in Jing's corner.]
Just finished TIO and she was amazing! What a marvelous actress...she can go from sweet and playful to deadly fighter in a split second, with ease. S2 of TIO is coming soon looks like, so that's awesome.
Although, I'm not sure my heart can take the suspense and stress of another round of 36 episodes of Yun doing what he does best. Okay, yes it can. 😉
You might get a kick out of this YT video clip of "Mao Xiao Tong's laugh is contagious":
I just watched one Chinese drama, Love between Lines, but it enlightened me, C-drama is good! And because of this…
I first saw her in a support role in 'Blossoms in Adversity', which imo was a very good series (scored a high 8.7 here on MDL, which often rates a bit on the, um, frugal side). Her performance in that was incredible to me, and I immediately began looking for her other roles. Zhang Jing Yi is the FL in that, and her character is powerful and amazing in this as well.
Soon after, I saw LYX again in 'My Journey to You,' which was also very well done. (MJTY is my favorite performance by Esther Yu). Those are my two recommendations for that genre for LYX.
I started watching C-Dramas several years ago, and have become more and more addicted as time went on. So, I hope you continue to enjoy the ride going forward!
Saw a YT vid on this manufactured "controversy" and watched the very scenes the nattering nabobs were pointing fingers and screeching about. That nonsense prompted me (once I cooled down) to send her more flowers here on MDL. Meanwhile, I imagined or envisioned these and any future attacks backfiring completely, ultimately resulting in a huge wave of support and love for the rest of her career and life. Yeah. That's pretty much it from this corner.
Love you and your work, Lu Yu Xiao! You always draw me fully into your characters. Happily looking forward to more! 😊💯
i would NEVERRRR i'd jst go for an anime if i didnt wanna see people like oml
Great point. I was checking out movie trailers on YT earlier, and opened up a 40 minute monster-in-the-wilderness something or other. You could instantly tell they were AI 'actors,' though they tried hard to make it look real. I watched about 2 minutes of it then got irritated and quickly moved on.
If every other C or K-Drama starts looking and feeling like a video game cut scene, I'm definitely not indulging any of those with views. Only ones with real-life people; with real lives and dreams, real talent and personalities, bills to pay, families to take care of. And an audience that gives real feedback. How does a AI 'actor' receive praise? With fake, programmed emotion? How does it go onstage and receive an award? This is so ridiculous on its face! Peace (except to AI) and out.
I imagine the executives of these companies/agencies are giddy at the thought of no-hassle dramas all produced, written, directed and acted by AI. Oh boy! Only one name on nearly all credits.
No pushback from actors, no salaries to pay them, no contract negotiations; well, no more actors needed, period. Only thing is, I suspect there will soon be no more audiences, either. The newness will wear off very quickly, and people will want their flesh and blood faves back.
I know I won't be in the audience. Time to go fishing if that happens.
Kudos to the cast, crew, everyone for making a drama that ended all too soon, if you ask me. (That's a hint for them to make a Season 2 if possible).
And this just posted on You Tube (7.24.26), she's so moved rewatching the finale that she starts crying with real-life emotion. Oh, there are spoilers in this video, for any who hasn't seen the ending yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BRNNleoBjQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Komo_qiCpL4
Loving the short hair and black outfit! ❤️😊
All that to say that no matter how much mud is slung against her anytime or anywhere, I positively adore Lu Yu Xiao, and continue to support her career. That's my '+' spin on things for one of my favorite actresses for July 6, 2026! 😉
Oh, and I intentionally said nothing against ZLH, as I'm neutral on him pretty much. All this controversy will work out and be forgotten in time.
Here is an excerpt on Qing's most recent drama, "Seeds of Scarlet Longing": "Netizens who have followed it are crazy about it, saying that this drama is really sweet to the heart, and the interaction between Zheng Yecheng and Zhao Qing is too good".
So, I recommened it as an informative read. And the title's use of the word "accused" is a bit harsh, so I wonder if "compared" would make more sense. Here is the link:
https://www.163.com/dy/article/KMTS8OOG05568JTI.html
(Eyes rolling, let's move along folks, NOTHING to see here). 🫣
Here is a link to a Dec 2025 NY Post story:
https://nypost.com/2025/12/14/us-news/xu-bo-chinese-billionaire-reportedly-sires-more-than-100-kids/
Bo's ex-girlfriend spells her name 'Tian Jing'. Jing Tian is being falsely accused, apparently by someone with an axe to grind. Who it could be is anyone's guess.
Jing Tian: your fans have your back. This will all blow over soon. [Edited on 6.20.26 to clarify my point. I think some folks may have misunderstood me. I am fully in Jing's corner.]
Although, I'm not sure my heart can take the suspense and stress of another round of 36 episodes of Yun doing what he does best. Okay, yes it can. 😉
You might get a kick out of this YT video clip of "Mao Xiao Tong's laugh is contagious":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuplzUWbD8A&list=PLRwehmXB9Qezix-no3QXp1H-o-M76VL_g&index=8
Soon after, I saw LYX again in 'My Journey to You,' which was also very well done. (MJTY is my favorite performance by Esther Yu). Those are my two recommendations for that genre for LYX.
I started watching C-Dramas several years ago, and have become more and more addicted as time went on. So, I hope you continue to enjoy the ride going forward!
Love you and your work, Lu Yu Xiao! You always draw me fully into your characters. Happily looking forward to more! 😊💯
If every other C or K-Drama starts looking and feeling like a video game cut scene, I'm definitely not indulging any of those with views. Only ones with real-life people; with real lives and dreams, real talent and personalities, bills to pay, families to take care of. And an audience that gives real feedback. How does a AI 'actor' receive praise? With fake, programmed emotion? How does it go onstage and receive an award? This is so ridiculous on its face! Peace (except to AI) and out.
No pushback from actors, no salaries to pay them, no contract negotiations; well, no more actors needed, period. Only thing is, I suspect there will soon be no more audiences, either. The newness will wear off very quickly, and people will want their flesh and blood faves back.
I know I won't be in the audience. Time to go fishing if that happens.