A rare gem

Fast paced opening.
Amazing character intros, both mains and supporting casts alike.
Good editing and camera language.
Intelligent characters that are actually smart, not fake smart.

This is rare in China produced drama.

Luo Yunxi must be commended for very believable fight and action scenes. Very clean and elegant execution. Kudos to the action choreographer as well.

Would like to add that most drama's first episode tends to infodump a bunch of faces that blur into a mass of look-a-likes. Not this one. Every character is unique, given time to show their personalities and roles, and only from the the first episode.

I watched it for Luo Yunxi, but I would probably explore more of the director, cinematographer, and action choreographer's other works as well.

The script is uneven, feels bipolar, like half was written by a pro, and the other half by a complete idiot. The main arc are sweet or painful or both. But it's refreshing to see a mature and steady couple that do not 'forget and abandon their goals' the minute they breakup or run into love-conflicts. People with jobs are still working despite the events in their personal life. Well, except the sister/doctor arc, which is the usual silly romance drivel kind of drama.

Love the use of bio-chemistry in the conversations, e.g. QJN on love, and life, and birthday wishes. Seriously, this is how science and tech people talk among themselves.
Love the friendship between the two sisters.

The last few episodes were kind of forced and with questionable logic. I think it was trying to tie back to the original novel, but no longer fit the earlier changes in the adaptation.

What would have made it better:
Many deleted scenes that could have explained the history and background better, and to allow the audience to understand the relationships and ties between ML and supporting characters, why he did what he did.

Cut out all the noisy back and forth hospital drama of unprofessional doctors not working and just gossiping and seriously, the doctor guy should have been charged with sexual harassment with his behaviour.

Should have more thrilling actions similar to what we had in 1st episode. And more showcase of ZXS's broker skills. The boy was supposed to be a genius. Why did he become so passive?

Unexpected bonux: Mo Li's actress is really good. Only reason QJX and MoLi's scenes work. Because QJX's acting is cringey.

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