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OMG! The way Ep. 14 ended, mind blown 🤯 😨. I can’t wait for next episodes.

So glad this is back. Can’t wait to watch

I also agree. She was believable as a teen, as young adult and as an older woman. She didn’t have to act too childish. I haven’t read the novel or even knew it was an adaptation. It felt very original to me.

True! It never made sense to me. I guess they don't want to send the wrong message to the Chinese society since they have been working really hard in China to preserve the family unit. But, still, shitty people (especially those who don't even think they did anything wrong) should always get their karma, parents or not.

Definitely agree with your submission. This is an outstanding and well produced drama. Yep, it felt like I was watching real people and their lives, that was how good the casts portrayed their roles.

Just started this drama. And I feel so angry with the FL’s birth parents. And to think there are truly parents who are like this in reality is even more saddening.

Following C-drama’s logic, they will give them a redemption arch which I am already seething at the thought of it.

Looking forward to how the drama unfolds. So sad Zhao Lusi is going through a rough patch with her career right now.

This was such a great show. Loved it. Kept me entertained and the female lead stuck to her principles no matter what she faced or her status. I love people who are true to themselves no matter what. I wish the world had more principled people.

Oh, fantastic ending also. I love a well tied up story and considering C-dramas are notorious for shoddy endings, this is a breath of fresh air b

Definitely agree.

Thanks for this perspective. The actors are modelling themselves as well 🤭.

I am curious, this is not really about this drama, but why are Chinese dramas so scared of showing their cast without makeup or smoothing? Even in serious accident scenes or abject poverty, their casts, particularly the main cast, appear flawless in the face.

Unfortunately, even serious and well produced dramas still fall into this pit like idol dramas as well.

I mean FL in this show, woke up from a bomb strike from the sky looking so good with only a smidgen of blood on her forehead. Like this is ridiculous and very distracting.

It’s almost like the Chinese audience like to only see perfect faces even if unbelievable.

I hope they learn to actually make dramas focused on delivering all round quality. If someone is dirt poor, they should look it, and so also if they are injured.

Rant over.

I think because in this drama, particularly in her glamour styling scenes, you will notice it too. For me, she’s closer to Song, than Cecilia. Especially head shape wise.

Yep! I thought so too. Song has a more fuller cheek (maybe due to her still being young), but they definitely share a striking resemblance.

It was referring to the cultural revolution era in China when intellectuals faced the most difficult purge during the communist era. Wen and XiaoYi are both considered intellectuals (university educated, widely read, and have bourgeoisie experience). So, to prevent his granddaughter for being punished as well, the son took that decision.

If you read a little on that era in China, whole families where punished including the famous Deng Xiaoping's family).

Unfortunately, after the first 2 episodes on the 3rd couple, I never went back to finish this show. With Wild Ambition Bloom, I doubt I will be going back either. Episodes 1-20 were great though.

Ep. 18 OMG! her new pharmacy partner is so funny. He was so star struck and kept agreeing to everything.

That’s where I found it first 🙈

It’s truly heartbreaking and then you realise, this is the reality of some people even today, it’s gut wrenching.

EPs 13 & 14 aches my heart so much! But then, it’s life. These things definitely happen and considering what era this drama portrays, even more common for that time. 😮‍💨

Yes, I found it 😁. Thank you.

Oh the mother in law character is so funny, I am laughing my head off in each episode of the show. 😂