Dani

Initially, when this drama was announced and they cast Zhou Ye and Xu Kai as the leads, I knew right away I had to watch it. So, out of sheer curiosity, I decided to read the novel, and I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant. The novel is a bit "slow-paced" with very little focus on romance, but later on, I learned the screenwriters would be making some changes, which put my mind at ease.

Shen Run was the character who surprised me the most. Xu Kai played him masterfully, and I must admit I was charmed by his seductive yet realistic personality, which is not the least bit off-putting. As for the female lead, Qing Yuan, she is just like in the novel: a young woman seeking revenge for her late mother, yet able to hide her true intentions, executing her vengeance without any remorse. Something very realistic about Qing Yuan is the fact that she cries out of anger. In some of her dialogues with the Nanny, a single tear would roll down her face, and I felt that brought a much more realistic touch to her character.

The cinematography and sets are perfect. The supporting characters are remarkable and deliver a very solid performance.

There are still many episodes ahead, but so far, this drama has completely won me over.