Slow Burn Pace but Beautiful Character Growth
This drama isn't mainly about romance, but it does focus on romance after all. Leave it if you're not into it.
I really admire Shang Zhi Tao's growth in both her feelings and her work life. This story has two POVs, one from the FL and another from the ML. From the FL's perspective, every action she takes is understandable. She starts as a fresh graduate at a very well-known company, comes from the Northeast to a huge city, and even becomes part of the HR recruitment process for establishing new criteria for employees. Logically, her criteria don't even match the standard, which makes things more challenging for her. She does need time to grow. Honestly, even though it's a bit slow, I do enjoy it because I'm willing to wait for the main plot, her transformation, and her character development.
Meanwhile, Luan Nian plays a constant push-and-pull game when expressing his feelings. He tends to think that emotions are not something worth focusing on and believes that maintaining his work is all he needs. Since he has already received everything he needs, he thinks he can continue holding on to the other things he wants while dealing with them through his miserable attitude. He is surrounded by a city and an urban circle where warmth, honesty, and trustworthiness are far from reality. Everyone is looking for advantages and competence, even in love, people use relationships to compete over material things. His sharp tongue is his way of pushing away disloyal people, and he has become accustomed to it. This way of dealing with people is also what allows him to remain in Lingmei. Even when he starts to fly higher than the place where he usually stands, he forgets that he does not have wings of his own. What he fails to realize is that he has been lifted up and embraced by SZT's admiration, respect, and love for him.
I think the love from Shang Zhi Tao will make Luan Nian soften emotionally, learn to appreciate moments and the little things in life, while the dim love from Luan Nian lets Shang Zhi Tao learn to value herself for how she can be worth even without Luan Nian by her side (Shang Zhi Tao, Im supporting you from your backk)
I can see this story as a journey of emotions that makes their lives worth living, with the workplace and Beijing serving as the main backdrop for their growth.
ps: Also, at first I didn't have much impression of the supporting roles, but they're surprisingly good! Each of them is diverse and a great support for the female lead's growth, which makes it hard for me to think about dropping this drama ;D
I really admire Shang Zhi Tao's growth in both her feelings and her work life. This story has two POVs, one from the FL and another from the ML. From the FL's perspective, every action she takes is understandable. She starts as a fresh graduate at a very well-known company, comes from the Northeast to a huge city, and even becomes part of the HR recruitment process for establishing new criteria for employees. Logically, her criteria don't even match the standard, which makes things more challenging for her. She does need time to grow. Honestly, even though it's a bit slow, I do enjoy it because I'm willing to wait for the main plot, her transformation, and her character development.
Meanwhile, Luan Nian plays a constant push-and-pull game when expressing his feelings. He tends to think that emotions are not something worth focusing on and believes that maintaining his work is all he needs. Since he has already received everything he needs, he thinks he can continue holding on to the other things he wants while dealing with them through his miserable attitude. He is surrounded by a city and an urban circle where warmth, honesty, and trustworthiness are far from reality. Everyone is looking for advantages and competence, even in love, people use relationships to compete over material things. His sharp tongue is his way of pushing away disloyal people, and he has become accustomed to it. This way of dealing with people is also what allows him to remain in Lingmei. Even when he starts to fly higher than the place where he usually stands, he forgets that he does not have wings of his own. What he fails to realize is that he has been lifted up and embraced by SZT's admiration, respect, and love for him.
I think the love from Shang Zhi Tao will make Luan Nian soften emotionally, learn to appreciate moments and the little things in life, while the dim love from Luan Nian lets Shang Zhi Tao learn to value herself for how she can be worth even without Luan Nian by her side (Shang Zhi Tao, Im supporting you from your backk)
I can see this story as a journey of emotions that makes their lives worth living, with the workplace and Beijing serving as the main backdrop for their growth.
ps: Also, at first I didn't have much impression of the supporting roles, but they're surprisingly good! Each of them is diverse and a great support for the female lead's growth, which makes it hard for me to think about dropping this drama ;D
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