Wonderful, feel good series

I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. I usually binge through series so 41 episodes can really be taxing and pacing problems are more glaring compared to watching in bite-sized episodes. However, this drama is well-paced, I never felt bored, I only skipped 3 times (for flashbacks that have been replayed thrice), and kept asking for more. I am a fan of tsundere tropes, with my favorite being ISWAK. I am aware of ISWAK's problematic story so I had reservations with this drama, fearing that it will characterize FL as the perpetual victim of the ML. I'm ecstatic to be proven wrong. It's a pleasure to watch both of the parties grow together, with the ML acknowledging his own shortcomings and changing not only for his love interest but to other people as well (as opposed to continuing being a prick like it's some personality quirk). The FL gaining confidence in her own communication skills and voicing her opinions steadfastly despite the age difference, and even offering to support both of them. I just wish there were more opportunities to show Tong Nian dominating her field, though! Finally, I appreciate the fact that they are developing to be more equal in the relationship instead of continuing the domineering trope until the end. :)

My only qualm are the cast inconsistencies. Sometimes, missing cast members are very noticeable due to a situation that would obviously call for the members, especially Wu Bai. There are a lot of parts in the story that would call for Wu Bai, but he wasn't there. I'm not entirely familiar with the Chinese drama landscape though.

Anyway, this series isn't perfect, yes, but it's feel good, well-paced, and very "kilig" (giddy, sweet). I have been smiling randomly like an idiot whenever I remember any of the scenes. I recommend this whole-heartedly!

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