Just finished it :D Overall, it was pretty enjoyable! There were some cute, sad, lovely and funny moments throughout. I especially loved the main couple. They had great chemistry and stayed strong, mature and communicative the whole time they were together. No unnecessary misunderstandings, which was super refreshing. I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the mood for a chill drama with a really sweet main couple. Though I have to say, their beginning was a bit rocky...
The whole modeling storyline wasn't that interesting for me tho. I found the family aspect much more engaging. And maybe it's just me, but aside from Han Yi Jing, none of the models really gave off that "model" vibe. I just didn’t feel it, but then again, I’m not into modeling, so maybe I’m missing something there.
As for the Aunt and Xing Mo romance... yeah, I couldn’t really get behind it. I’ve got nothing against age-gap couples, but aside from her looking way much older than him, her attitude felt way too cold. While I understand her behaviour... but i just couldnt ship them... Also visually they just didn’t click for me. We don’t know the actress's age, but I’m pretty sure she’s in her 50s — which would make the age gap 20+ years. That’s a bit much for my taste, but hey, love falls where it falls, right? As long as both parties have reached legal age, of course!
I’ve been so busy, but I finally caught up on the last 20-ish episodes and wow, this drama is so good and entertaining?! I honestly don’t get why it has such a relatively low rating… but anyway, I’m loving it!! 😄 And binge-watching so many episodes in one go was such a joy. As someone who usually watches on-going dramas, this felt like such a treat haha
I put this on hold for some time because after ep. 2 I just couldn't get into it. (I know ep. 2 is way too early to decide lol)... But now I'm continuing and on ep. 3, I feel things are slowly picking up :D
Kind of cute how Yuan Zhong thinks he got an admirer in Ji Tan Yin lol And she's actually just too soft and pity him haha
Just binge-watched the last episodes and I have to say, the last seven episodes were really good! So many twists, schemes and revelations—everything and everyone came together like pieces of a puzzle. I lost interest around episodes ~ 18–23, but the final stretch improved so much and truly delivered the best of the entire series. That’s no easy feat at the end of a drama!
I also have to admit… at first, I didn’t see the point of all these new character storylines in the middle of the drama and they honestly annoyed me. But now, after seeing how everything concluded, I realize just how essential those so-called "filler" episodes featuring the noble ladies were. In the end, it was the women who came together and saved the day.
And hats off to the antagonist—Zhuang Shiyang was one of the most despicable, cunning and smart villains I’ve ever seen. The way he meticulously planned everything, took preventive measures to cover his crimes and manipulated people was actually impressive. Also his act, playing the innocent, pitiful and weak victim right until his last breath... wow that's quite some determination lol At times, I think he even fooled himself into believing he was truly a victim! While I do have to say his death could've been more satisfying. I'm still glad he somewhat got what he deserved.
Both the protagonists and antagonists were equally sharp and scheming, which was pretty enjoyable. I'm actually satisfied with the ending. As a romance fan I'm a bit disappointed we didn't get much of it, but still like the amount of romance we got. The tension and chemistry between them was good enough for me :D
It's entertaining, but if you're here for romance, then I have to disappoint you. There is almost none. But the…
Mostly a revenge drama. Lots of scheming, politics and women's rights. The synopsis and genres need serious revision, so that people won't get disappointed coming with other expectations. Otherwise this drama is entertaining.
Heard good things about it. How's the pacing ya'll and at what ep does the romance really start?
It's entertaining, but if you're here for romance, then I have to disappoint you. There is almost none. But the leads are still intriguing and have great chemistry. Just lessen your expectations in this regard.
In episode 5 we find out that she knows who he is the first day she tried to kill him (she saw the half of the…
The first day she tried to kill him? When was that? That day when he nearly destroyed entire Pinghu, so at the very beginning of first ep? Because she saw his face there as well. But why does it seems like she doesn't recognize him the first time they met at the mountain?
I'm on ep. 1 and I don't get it... Doesn't Ji Tan Yin know that that guy (Yuan Zhong) who helped her get to the mountain, is the High Priest with the golden hand?
I mean how doesn't she know when she had that dragon-fly spy in his mountain and he literally held that dragon-fly in an angle where it looks directly at him?! So she obviously must know how he looks like?
I really don’t see the need to introduce new characters and dedicate entire episodes to their stories in the last quarter of this drama. The leads are compelling enough, so why shift the focus to completely new characters? As much as I love how badass our couple is as “partners in crime,” I’m really not enjoying the direction this drama is taking.
Also, the synopsis seriously needs a revision because none of that sh*t is happening 😂 I mean, can you really blame me for expecting romance when both the synopsis and genre label it as such?
The genres and synopsis should be corrected so people don’t come in with the wrong expectations.
I'm confused... am I sensing this right? Xing Mo has a thing for Ms. Ling, right? And not for Han Yi Jing? Because You Ning worded it like Xing Mo likes Yi Jing... but he seems to be into Han Jia Ling?
Ep. 8 … Their attempt at catwalking on the swimming pool was so poorly staged. You could clearly see them falling into the water on purpose. The surface looked stable enough to walk on as long as you stayed in the middle, but they deliberately stepped to the side just to fall in… making me facepalm. Well, I'll turn my brain off lol
Grandma's "redemption" arc was completely unnecessary and totally unbelievable. She mentally abused her grandson for years, yet they let her off the hook just like that? Classic Asian drama move. I get that it's a romcom, but if they wanted to redeem her, they shouldn't have made her so ruthless the entire time only to suddenly give her a heart in the last episode. Weak af writing… Docking a star for that.
Overall, it was a cute drama, but not something I'd rewatch. Decent for passing the time, with a few funny moments.
The whole modeling storyline wasn't that interesting for me tho. I found the family aspect much more engaging. And maybe it's just me, but aside from Han Yi Jing, none of the models really gave off that "model" vibe. I just didn’t feel it, but then again, I’m not into modeling, so maybe I’m missing something there.
As for the Aunt and Xing Mo romance... yeah, I couldn’t really get behind it. I’ve got nothing against age-gap couples, but aside from her looking way much older than him, her attitude felt way too cold. While I understand her behaviour... but i just couldnt ship them... Also visually they just didn’t click for me. We don’t know the actress's age, but I’m pretty sure she’s in her 50s — which would make the age gap 20+ years. That’s a bit much for my taste, but hey, love falls where it falls, right? As long as both parties have reached legal age, of course!
Ji Tanyin is so kind and lovely. I feel bad that they're using her goddess name in such a way.
"Does reading so many books help you?"
"Of course. Books are like medicine. Reading them can dispel ignorance."
Kind of cute how Yuan Zhong thinks he got an admirer in Ji Tan Yin lol And she's actually just too soft and pity him haha
I also have to admit… at first, I didn’t see the point of all these new character storylines in the middle of the drama and they honestly annoyed me. But now, after seeing how everything concluded, I realize just how essential those so-called "filler" episodes featuring the noble ladies were. In the end, it was the women who came together and saved the day.
And hats off to the antagonist—Zhuang Shiyang was one of the most despicable, cunning and smart villains I’ve ever seen. The way he meticulously planned everything, took preventive measures to cover his crimes and manipulated people was actually impressive. Also his act, playing the innocent, pitiful and weak victim right until his last breath... wow that's quite some determination lol At times, I think he even fooled himself into believing he was truly a victim! While I do have to say his death could've been more satisfying. I'm still glad he somewhat got what he deserved.
Both the protagonists and antagonists were equally sharp and scheming, which was pretty enjoyable. I'm actually satisfied with the ending. As a romance fan I'm a bit disappointed we didn't get much of it, but still like the amount of romance we got. The tension and chemistry between them was good enough for me :D
I mean how doesn't she know when she had that dragon-fly spy in his mountain and he literally held that dragon-fly in an angle where it looks directly at him?! So she obviously must know how he looks like?
Also, the synopsis seriously needs a revision because none of that sh*t is happening 😂 I mean, can you really blame me for expecting romance when both the synopsis and genre label it as such?
The genres and synopsis should be corrected so people don’t come in with the wrong expectations.
Overall, it was a cute drama, but not something I'd rewatch. Decent for passing the time, with a few funny moments.