Kinara

She was never the ML’s puppet. He always wanted her to do what she wanted. He mom was very controlling - not Li Xun. Like I said her character is grossly misunderstood. Both of them meant way more than just mere lovers to each other. Their bond was so strong and there was a lot of trust and loyalty between them. Li Xun never looked down on Zhu Yun - not even once. And he was neither toxic nor misogynistic- he was a product of his upbringing.

I think you misunderstood her . She actually found her identity through the ML. Till she met him , she was her mom’s puppet, her life was just laid out for her that she had to just follow. The ML actually opened her mind and she grew naturally and became more independent. He was pushing her away because he knew how messy his life was but he really loved her and wanted to protect her. And she was determined not to lose him- she was actually very strong

I advise watching all the episodes if you really want to understand the characters and the story

I am watching this drama again and it is as good as the first time. Every time I watch it I learn more about the character dynamics and how it led to what happened in the story. A true masterpiece!
For example : the first presentation, that Gao and Zhu Yun are doing. They get such a reality check when Li Xun saves them and they win the bid. This is where I am realizing that Li Xun is a much bigger team player and looks at the bigger picture than Gao does. Gao only worries about his humiliation but Li Xun is making sure that the base survives and the students there don’t get affected. Yes he cannot express himself well and came across as a rude sociopath but deep inside he cared. And he did not stand there and boast that ‘he did it’

The best drama to watch after Love Beyond the Grave. Made me so nostalgic!

I am starting to as well. How blind are they to say there is no chemistry? And is the so called ‘age gap’ -is it even an issue in this day and age??? Yep narrow minded and insular are the right terms

Ahh war has casualties and he happened to be one. And it was the same in Who rules the world.

He definitely brought a lot of sunshine and warmth to Love in the 1970s . I watched that drama solely for him

No one felt chemistry in ERL. I like his chemistry with Jing Yi, Dilraba and Ying Lu . With these 3 there was intensity - each a different kind

I did not find it repetitive. Yeah they were trying to get him but he was doing everything he wanted to accomplish.

I think she gets too close to her authors. That is her folly- it is going to repeat with Gu Yan - but it will be one sided from his side

The ML might be right about the collaboration between Gu Yan and FL ending badly. I think she should set some boundaries between herself and her authors.
But then the ML does not have many boundaries either 😂😂😂. He is too friendly with every woman he meets🙄

I am not liking her friend that much. Her going after married men is a little icky. I am foreshadowing her and the lawyer in a messy affair.

Fine is not equal to good or excellent.

Also I am not a fan of Sun Qian. She is not the strongest actress . And did not like her pairing with him. Actresses do matter . They are all not just ‘fine’ . The one in ERL was the worst

Agreed with ERL. It was just not the right fit for him. That script was just bad and that character did not suit him. Also the FL in ERL was not a good fit for that role. It was just bad all around . I don’t think he is cold and stoic all the time . He was pretty warm in Love Story in the 1970s . And he has shown warm sides in his other characters too

I think he needs to be paired with FLs who are strong actresses. It’s more like an equal pairing. He would not do well with someone who just has the looks and no acting chops

I think both ML and FL are unconventional and a little eccentric in this drama. It’s actually refreshing to see that

Yep she has awful hair in My Sunshine too. Not sure what it is

I am actually loving this one. First 3 episodes have been great!

Exactly. They were such a power couple !