A wonderful dream I wish would never end
God where do I even start.
I am obsessed (?) with this drama. I love how it communicates the repressed yearning of women in the most beautiful metaphors, through paintings, poetry and the good ol fashioned sizzling eye contact. This is love *and* romance.
Xu Yanzhen expresses herself through her paintings and Jiang Xinyu through her nostalgic recollection of her time studying in France. She exudes the vibe of a cultured, educated woman who has a soft spot for chestnut blossoms, cafes and sad love songs. But we don't see this side of her until Xu Yanzhen slowly unravels her.
On that note, I have to gush about the chemistry between Dai Luwa and Tang Shiyi. The chemistry is chemistrying, people. Every gaze is simmering with intent. The micro expressions, the little lift of the eyebrow, the gradual smile that bursts into a laugh. Tang Shiyi has such an expressive face and Dai Luwa eye acts like her rent is due. The work they've put in and the commitment to their roles got me so immersed with the story and attached to the characters that I couldn't believe there were only 3 episodes.
The story is serviceable to the characters, serving as the sandbox for their relationship to bloom. There is a twist at the end that might leave some stumped but rest assured a second season will come!
Now to the elephant in the room. This is censored GL but the creative ways they've managed to skirt the censorship has kind of left me in awe. Tell me the forehead to forehead temperature check wasn't a subtle metaphor for a kiss. Or the shampooing scene, the brush washing scene, the blossom painted on the arm. There are so many of these moments sprinkled throughout the show that no one should be left doubting they were in love and would kiss if they could.
Honestly, I have nothing else to say other than I wish I could watch it again for the first time. Why are you still reading this? Go and watch it already!
I am obsessed (?) with this drama. I love how it communicates the repressed yearning of women in the most beautiful metaphors, through paintings, poetry and the good ol fashioned sizzling eye contact. This is love *and* romance.
Xu Yanzhen expresses herself through her paintings and Jiang Xinyu through her nostalgic recollection of her time studying in France. She exudes the vibe of a cultured, educated woman who has a soft spot for chestnut blossoms, cafes and sad love songs. But we don't see this side of her until Xu Yanzhen slowly unravels her.
On that note, I have to gush about the chemistry between Dai Luwa and Tang Shiyi. The chemistry is chemistrying, people. Every gaze is simmering with intent. The micro expressions, the little lift of the eyebrow, the gradual smile that bursts into a laugh. Tang Shiyi has such an expressive face and Dai Luwa eye acts like her rent is due. The work they've put in and the commitment to their roles got me so immersed with the story and attached to the characters that I couldn't believe there were only 3 episodes.
The story is serviceable to the characters, serving as the sandbox for their relationship to bloom. There is a twist at the end that might leave some stumped but rest assured a second season will come!
Now to the elephant in the room. This is censored GL but the creative ways they've managed to skirt the censorship has kind of left me in awe. Tell me the forehead to forehead temperature check wasn't a subtle metaphor for a kiss. Or the shampooing scene, the brush washing scene, the blossom painted on the arm. There are so many of these moments sprinkled throughout the show that no one should be left doubting they were in love and would kiss if they could.
Honestly, I have nothing else to say other than I wish I could watch it again for the first time. Why are you still reading this? Go and watch it already!
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