I think the rating should be higher, it's a really good drama! I'd give it a 9 because I wasn't a huge fan of the female lead – not her character, but the actress herself. It could've been a 10 with someone else.
She's 42, and while I have nothing against her age, she was playing someone in their 30s, and it just felt off to me. The male lead is actually 23, so the kissing scenes with that age gap felt really weird. I don't like it the other way around either (like in "Love in the Kitchen" where Zhao Lusi was way younger than the male lead, that made me uncomfortable).
This is just my opinion, not meant to be against older people – I'm not young myself! But I find more than a 15-year age gap pretty strange in dramas or real life.
I didn't like it when I watched it back then, and I didn't like the ml. I hate how in Chinese dramas, no matter how smart, strong, intelligent, or brilliant the female lead is, she always has to be humbled by the male lead. She has to struggle through the whole show just to succeed, somehow thanks to his help. She was having a bad time for 80% of the show, and the male lead was "cold"? I'd rather call him uninteresting and unlikable, the kind of guy you wouldn't love. I can't remember much more about it, but I just didn't like it.
team of people who were afraid their big brother wouldn't approve of their marriage, and then he was like, "No matter what you do, sister, just bring him home."
Just wanted to say Lin Yi Yang is still my all-time favorite male lead in Chinese dramas. And Yin Guo? She's my favorite character in any drama I've ever seen.
I watched this drama years ago, but I'm sure it deserves a better rating. It was better than some other dramas rated 8.6 here on MDL. I'm gonna rewatch it because I had good feelings about it.
He's a green forest male lead, so why would anyone love the cold, abusive, soulless CEO or whatever, when you can have this type of loving male lead? I love the female lead so much, she's my favorite! Finally, a successful female lead. I can't watch any more lost, weak, dependent female leads in 2026 dramas.
I love this show I have to say that the king should be killed or removed earlier, he was very frustrating, i didn't like the fact that he made it to the last episode
Adding to my earlier thoughts, it's truly refreshing to encounter a FL who is competent, not less affluent than the ML, equally, and definitely more appealing. It feels like a stark departure from the often fanciful narratives screenwriters sell to young women: the notion that if you're not conventionally attractive, lack intelligence, come from a poorer background, have low IQ, possess no talents, and are essentially a bore, worry not—for the rich, cold, handsome, and talented CEO will forsake all women of his standing to choose you, simply because the series' director wills it.
For once, we have a FL who truly deserves to be loved—not just for being "different" in the clichéd sense—where her uniqueness stems from accidentally spilling coffee on the ML, making countless mistakes at work, or constantly needing someone to bail her out of trouble. but because she has talent, beauty, character. This time, I don't find myself wanting to strangle the proverbial "silly unit cell FL" out of frustration. Instead, I'm genuinely happy for her. This portrayal is a breath of fresh air, showing that true love isn't about compensating for one's deficiencies with someone else's strengths, but about mutual respect, admiration, and equality. Finally, a drama that respects its female lead as much as its male lead, presenting a relationship based on mutual respect and admiration.
Now at episode 11, there's a particular aspect that relentlessly captures my thoughts—the dynamic between the ML and the FL . What stands out to me is the ML's attentiveness. This kind of genuine care in romance strikes me as far more romantic and sexy than the archetype of the cold, aloof CEO who feigns interest by delegating tasks to an assistant—be it sending flowers, securing apartments, or vanquishing the FL's adversaries—all through the power of wealth and delegation. Such characters, in my eyes, lose all value without their fortune.
In stark contrast, the ML of this series, while not wealthy up to EP 11, showcases a profound attentiveness and helpfulness towards the FL that he adores. His gestures are simple yet deeply meaningful—booking taxis, preparing a toothbrush for her in the morning, striving to be his best self around her, openly expressing his feelings without arrogance or superiority, and most importantly, sharing his time, limited resources, and undivided attention. This authenticity makes him incredibly alluring and romantic. The ML is a true gentleman, embodying qualities of warmth and equality rather than waiting dozens of episodes to acknowledge his love for the FL and finally stepping down from his pedestal.
And let's not overlook the FL—charming, smart, confident, and modestly shy, steering clear of the frustrating tropes of heroines who falter throughout the series. This drama does an exceptional job of portraying a balanced, respectful, and genuinely loving relationship that's refreshing to witness. Kudos to the creators—I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing how this beautiful story unfolds to the very end.
She's 42, and while I have nothing against her age, she was playing someone in their 30s, and it just felt off to me. The male lead is actually 23, so the kissing scenes with that age gap felt really weird. I don't like it the other way around either (like in "Love in the Kitchen" where Zhao Lusi was way younger than the male lead, that made me uncomfortable).
This is just my opinion, not meant to be against older people – I'm not young myself! But I find more than a 15-year age gap pretty strange in dramas or real life.
I love the female lead so much, she's my favorite! Finally, a successful female lead. I can't watch any more lost, weak, dependent female leads in 2026 dramas.
I can't stand death and tragedy
I have to say that the king should be killed or removed earlier, he was very frustrating, i didn't like the fact that he made it to the last episode
For once, we have a FL who truly deserves to be loved—not just for being "different" in the clichéd sense—where her uniqueness stems from accidentally spilling coffee on the ML, making countless mistakes at work, or constantly needing someone to bail her out of trouble. but because she has talent, beauty, character. This time, I don't find myself wanting to strangle the proverbial "silly unit cell FL" out of frustration. Instead, I'm genuinely happy for her. This portrayal is a breath of fresh air, showing that true love isn't about compensating for one's deficiencies with someone else's strengths, but about mutual respect, admiration, and equality.
Finally, a drama that respects its female lead as much as its male lead, presenting a relationship based on mutual respect and admiration.
In stark contrast, the ML of this series, while not wealthy up to EP 11, showcases a profound attentiveness and helpfulness towards the FL that he adores. His gestures are simple yet deeply meaningful—booking taxis, preparing a toothbrush for her in the morning, striving to be his best self around her, openly expressing his feelings without arrogance or superiority, and most importantly, sharing his time, limited resources, and undivided attention. This authenticity makes him incredibly alluring and romantic. The ML is a true gentleman, embodying qualities of warmth and equality rather than waiting dozens of episodes to acknowledge his love for the FL and finally stepping down from his pedestal.
And let's not overlook the FL—charming, smart, confident, and modestly shy, steering clear of the frustrating tropes of heroines who falter throughout the series. This drama does an exceptional job of portraying a balanced, respectful, and genuinely loving relationship that's refreshing to witness. Kudos to the creators—I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing how this beautiful story unfolds to the very end.