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The Harmoniously Chaotic Li Household | The Ultimate formula in producing a Family Drama.

This is how you make a family drama!

This is the story which directors and writers should start using as a reference guide in creating Family dramas. It was flawless from the very beginning until the end. No plot twist left untouched and no main and lead cast (out of 12 combined, mind you) left behind.

This drama surprised me for how magnificent they are in utilizing each and every scene and cuts to their full advantage. I was even worried that they may not be able to cater every Li daughters love story (and if ever they did, it might be half-assed) but god was I wrong. They just didn't simply executed it with perfection but even added extra stuff such as flashback, timeskips, cool-off period, brother-in-law and/or Li sisters alliance antics and more. Not to mention how they decided to suddenly pull off that Li Son (She Cong) coming back to the story as the final pairing for their adoptive sister (Qiong Nu) during the last 2 episodes of the drama—that part still give me the feels even just by thinking about it. I almost give up hope for Qiong Nu because of how little the remaining episodes are but they still managed to squeeze her story in, make full use of their childhood bethrothal plot and give the story one last dramatic scene before it finally concludes.

The people of this production are the masters of resourcefulness and meticulousness. I am honestly out of words for how amazing and dedicated the production team of this drama are. I feel like aside from the actors/actresses they are those people who should be receiving all the high praises and love calls for how splendid they carried out this drama with precision until the very end.

I also want to commend this story for keeping its values and morals straight no matter how tough life can get. This is in relation to the fact that although this story is focused on marrying off every daughter of the Li household to successful men, they (Li Matriarch and Li Daughters) also made sure to stand up and fight for women's rights, well-being and reputation whenever they needed to. I love that they never condone behaviours that could harm anyone of them and if they have to tolerate, they will ensure that it won't reach the point where it could harm them beyond salvation; and if ever they reached that point, they will always make sure to fightback and counter attack as a defense mechanism and payoff for the injustice they had to go through. I wish that every women on this world can be like them...women who knows their worth and will never settle for less and any kind of unfair treatments and injustices.

In addition to the above, I appreciate that this drama promoted and highlighted monogamy. I really admire them for making the one (1) wife policy as one of the main condition for them to get married. I know that it wasn't like that for all the Li daughters marriage at first but I am glad that it was an idea they have firm stand on, and that no one from the Husbands dared to actually take a concubine (Geez! 2nd brother-in-law) as I don't think I would appreciate the story this much if someone actually broke that rule.

"With or without dowries we willl find good matches."

This also made me recall of this line said by someone from the Li daughters—That they value righteous men and would even marry someone poor but upstanding and hardworking if they have to. The underlying painstaking of women back in the days are truly heartbreaking. I'm really glad it wasn't like that anymore in this era.

I honestly wanted to talk about each one of the couples but I am afraid it will take me lofty pharagraphs to make me feel satisfied so I will just make a short description of what I like and admire about each one of them. HIHI! I mean, they all deserved it!

1st Couple (Li Shou Hua & Du Yang Xi) - This is a couple I was most worried the most because this is Shou Hua's 2nd marriage and I don't know how it will be carried out so thank heavens that they chose someone who appreciates her and is willing to look past her previous marriage (mature and broad-minded). I was even more surprised that Shou Hua's the one who had hang-ups...Like, Girl!!! You got no time for that, no men will understand and tolerate anyone who keeps on dwelling in the past.

2nd Couple (Li Fu Hui & Fan Liang Han) - The couple who pioneered and introduced us to this story. Something I wanna say is that I am happy that we don't have to deal with any other stupid antics of Fan Liang Han. He was indeed cute but his ignorance and inabiility to discern and read the situation infuriates me. Hahaha! So TYSM for making them the 1st couple to be introduced to this story because what's left for us to see about them for the succeeding episodes are their funny and adorable moments. They even gave us the 1st grandchildren of the Li Family. <3.

3rd Couple (Li Kang Ning & Chai An) - Our main golden couple. We all know and do agree about this, right? The moment I saw Wang Xi Yue on the cast, I knew for sure he's the main lead. But more than that, what I really like about the story of this couple is that even when they have the most number of screen time for this drama, it still feels like it was equally distributed and was just right. Maybe because their story built the foundation of this drama so it all comes out naturally but I still feels like it's because their story wasn't dragged out just to keep them on screen. Instead they have them appear everytime they can and have a chance to do so.

4th Couple (Li Hao De & Shen Hui Zhao) - The couple I didn't feel right at first but gradually grew on me because of their progress as individuals. The biggest challenge for this couple is not just their age gap but also SHZs stubborness. Li Hao De was to young and I know for sure that it would be tough for her to deal with Shen Hui Zhao so giving them the amnesia trope actually allowed her to introduce herself to SHZ and make him get to know her as a person. This also enabled SHZ to loosen up a bit that made him see a much broader horizon as he was not bothered by his guilt and emotional baggages for quite some time. A peculiar pairing I never thought would work but worked out perfectly anyways.

5th Couple (Li Le Shan & Yang Xian) - The Tom & Jerry of this show and the pairing I am attached to the most. As a Winwin (Dong Si Cheng) Fan since his debut in korea I feel extremely proud, amazed and stunned on how good his performance is in this drama. My cute little chick in a blink of an eye has became such a great actor who was able to carry himself up to be on the same level as the actors/actresses he's working with. It feels like I am watching a different version of him—a more mature and suave one in comparison to the sweet, adorable and timid one I used to know. My baby surely has grown so much throughout the years and this is a testament of that. So glad that he was able to portray and execute this character flawlessly while having the right amount of chemisty and synergy with Huangyang Tian Tian.

Last but definitely NOT the least is the Brother's-in-Law alliance. Isn't this the cutest most adorable alliance ever made? I find it extra entertaining watching them expand each time someone marries a Li daughter and meet everytime they're having problem with their wives. It was such a bliss to watch them gain members from only having Fan Liang Han & Chai An then forcefully recruites the other Brother's-in-law—Du Yang Xi to Shen Hui Zhao and finally, Yang Xian. Hahaha! I find it cute and admirable to see these established and capable men bend and concede to their wives not because they're afraid of them but because they're afraid to lose them. It's also funny how each one of them got these underdog redemption phase they all go through after almost losing their wives; so it has become a thing for them to value and understand their spouses to the point where they've built this alliance to help one another.

Story - 10, This drama is exploding with positivity and togetherness that you can't help but love them as the story progresses. Great narrative overall and this should be the new blueprint of making good and entertaining family drama. Extremely entertaining to watch.

Acting/Cast - 10, They've seriously casted such amazing artists who fits their roles very well. I love each one of them and it's really nice to see them all act together. They must have had fun filming their scenes together as the synergy feels great and is overflowing with positivity and glee.

Music - 10, The songs used for this drama are all good. It feels nice to hear them accompany each scenes they're used to and most of them are slow ballads, so that's a plus point for me as well.

Rewatch Value - 10, A highly recommendable drama. I honestly could've finished it within 2½ days but I have a work to attend to reason why it took longer.

Overall - 10, Is this even a question at this point? This is my new #1 most favorite chinese family drama overtaking "New Life Begins". Everything about this drama is a perfection to me that I would not mind watching it again after finishing it. Hahaha!

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Lost in the aromatic dream | A wake up call that what doesn't kill you make you stronger.

"Don't be afraid. I'm alright. I'll protect you." - Hua Qian

"Don't Worry. Don't be afraid. You have me by your side." - Hua Wen Ang

The above are two (2) of the most heartwarming yet heartbreaking moments and I can still remember how heavy these scenes are for me. The mere thought of my sibling/s catching a sword stab for me and my father taking the blame to cover my shits will be the trigger for me to lose my screws, go mad and never recover ever again; and to think that Hua Qian experienced it twice (2x) just made me realized how gravely injured, badly traumatized and maimed she was all those times yet still managed to pull herself together to redo her life to hopefully rectify the past mistakes she's done during her 'first' attempt of it.

First and foremost, I wanna tell people to just watch it and don't even give a damn about all the negative reviews you may find on MDL. Don't be dissuade by those subjective opinions and never allow them as well to take this opportunity from you to watch such an excellent drama.

This story is like a manual handbook that will teach you how to lookback on your previous actions—what you've done wrong, what are the things you could've dealt with better and actions/mistakes you should never do again. It's a narrative that will make you remember that life is only good for a lifetime, that there's no 2nd life at all. So you must seize the moment, face all your fears, own up to your past mistakes, make ammends by correcting them and live your life better with satisfaction and contentment.

This drama gave me so much life lessons, inspirations and warmth that for some reason I feel like I can handle the situations ahead of me much better now. This show reminded me that "Kindness will never go unnotice and will certainly be rewarded in the most satisfying and unexpected way possible" and I know it may sound exaggerated however this story is truly one of those dramas that will make you look back at your life while thinking to youself...Have I been nice enough?, Have I been appreciative of what I currently have?, Have I ever hurt someone without any valid reason? and so on. This is also one of the major reason why I want people to watch this drama; because I want them to take some moment to ponder on how are they living their lives so far... was it satisfying? is it worth it? and is it something that you can be proud of when you think about all of it decades from now? I hope people can find peace, realization and healing from this wonderful anecdote.

I originally want to talk about the 3 male leads—their difference, what I like about them and which approach I like better; but then, how can I do that when there's 2 different dimensions and one of them which happened to be the main focus of the entire story turned out to be a dream? I myself got flustered after finding out; because I tend to take notes of the scenes I find interesting and want to talk about so that I can use it as a go to guide to write my reviews but how can I use that now knowing that the 98% of the show is actually a dream? I know it sounds dramatic but it really is complicated...since the things I initally observed turned out to be a creation of Hua Qian's dream/imagination only.

Anyways, I just want to say that out of all the 3 ML, I love Hua Rong Zhou the best! It would have been a thrilling moment to see him settle down and live happily ever after with Hua Qian but dang! the plot twist killed that idea for me. I'm sad but not even a bit disappointed about it because I understand that some people, specially those who are going through traumatic experiences may/tend to create an imaginary friend for them to feel secured, protected and loved. I understand that it's Hua Qian's defense mechanism working. Because she needs someone who will be there unconditionally for her. Someone who will always choose her whenever and whatever happens.

Regarding Zhong Xi Wu, I was conflicted of him at first specially on how he acted on Hua Qian's dream. However, when his true intention and feeling were revealed at the final episode, I was like, "Damn! I was wrong all this time. This man is even more devoted and crazy in love more than I thought he originally was." This guy is the sole reason why Hua Qian is even still alive and able to "re-live" her life through her dream. He basically gave her another chance to life, a new direction and a redemption path to take. It was all thanks to him that she was able to deal with her obsession, devious desires, regrets, and her overall inner demons. He made her feel better and in good health (physically) as much as he can and thanks to all that, she stayed breathing and eventually woke up; and although the 1st 'wake up' attempt was a failure because she's still unable to distinguish between the reality and fiction (dream), the 2nd attempt finally turned out to be a successful one. As it served as a conclusion and agreement to herself that she can no longer live in that way—under the spell of her illusions and imaginations; and that sooner or later she'll have to face everything because after all she still has a whole world infront of her to face and conquer—which is the reality she's been escaping all this time, as she was unconcious, greatly harmed and traumatized of what had happened.

More so, I wanna say that this story is all about facing her own fears and mistakes. Owning up, dealing with them and correcting all of them (as much as she can). Not because she needs and is obliged to, but because she has to, as a healing and coping process of all the bruises, pain and sufferings she had inflicted to innocent people as well as to herself. It's a redemption for all the mistakes of her childish and immature self and also a stand that she's ready to move forward, ahead and infront of the excruciating experiences she went through. Which is an indication of growth and maturity.

In terms of overall costume, production set up and editing, I wanna say that it's either this drama received a good amount of budget/funding or the people workong behind the scenes are just truly talented, flexible and resourceful to make it seem like it. Costumes are beautifully chosen and well coordinated and although the households look relatively small and cramped, I was still able to see how nice, huge and grand it actually looks like inside. So I really want to commend the production team/staffs for their hardwork and dedication to make this production look pleasing and convincing.

Lastly, I'm still in awe on how flawlessly they pulled off the story to become just an imagination/dream when all this times I was convinced it's a time travel plot. I felt stupid for believing what they made me believe it was and it's also the reason why the distaste still lingers in my mouth till now. It's like I was played by both the director and writer...and up until this moment I still feel bad because my ship (Hua Qian X Hua Rong Zhou) can never happen.

P.S. Hua Rongzhou picking up slacks the very moment Hua Qian got divorced still amazes and fascinates me. This is probably my top most favorite part of the story + him fighting Zhong Xi Wu's guards perpetually for 26 months to obtain the information regarding Hua Qian's whereabouts. His growth from being a weak boy into a vigorous man deserves so much praise and admiration.

Story - 10, I love everything about this drama. The story itself was nicely written and although the dialogues aren't as complex, poetic and deep in comparison to the typical historical costume dramas, it was able to keep its own uniqueness and identity for being simple yet clear.

Acting/Cast - 10, I want to praise Zhou Ye for her outstanding execution of Hua Qian. She went all out and I can now consider her as one of the actress who can really act whatever role you give to her. Aside from that I'm also satisfied with the whole cast and I just want to mention how I admired Zhang Zheng Yang's acting here. He's unreadable to me and I love that he made me feel that way.

Music - 10, I love the full list of songs used. I feel like they fits the dramas mood/vibe so much and it is simply calming. Listening to the songs put me at ease. Kudos to Music Team.

Rewatch Value - 10, No words can make me turn my back on this masterpiece. Although the plot twist shocked and disarranged me quite a lot I still love this drama so so much!

Overall - 10, Isn't obvious? lol This show is one of those 1 in a million dramas that actually puts value on the story composition itself rather than having it just beautiful and attractive. It is well crafted and delivers a logical and meaningful message that's crucial and timeless for everyone regardless of age and status.

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The Dragon's journey to reclaim his dismembered body & attaining true love | Baby Dragon Neo <3

"I wish I had never met you in my life." - Suying

Like what the title suggests 'Back from the Brink (of Death) is a story about the Dragon King (Tianyao) who was brutally schemed and killed on his Wedding day by his own Bride (Suying) and how he was revived by the help of a Taoist girl (Yanhua) who will make him experience and realize what true love is while retrieving his stolen body parts.

If I were to sum it up, I would say that this is all about the despair and unpredictability of love... that although love can be deceitful, tragic and ever-changing at times, it can also be delightful and uplifting all at the same time. This story showcased how love is not perfect and would never be! and it's a matter of finding that one person who shares the same feeling that you have... someone that will make you feel valued, loved, protected and cared for at all costs, at all times.

I honestly don't wanna be critical and strict to my review for this drama as I consider this as one of the 'better' Idol Xianxia drama created in past several years but I will still try to mention below the major shortcoming that could've make this story even better!

I would say that the biggest section this production could've improved on is with the editing, more specifically in regards to the wise inclusion and exclusion of scenes and events as it has always been a big problem of chinese dramas for me. They tend to go all out with the introduction and character developements only to fell short when it comes to the climax and ending (thank god the ending of this drama is well created and polished); and this issue happened several times to this show as well. I recall feeling weird at around Ep 25+ because I noticed them rushing some of the scenes that made us skipped a lot of good parts and I think we got enough irrelevent scenes between episode 10-20 to fill those gaps. It's just sad that they 'most probably' got restricted by china's censorship and restrictions in the middle of getting an approval to go live. Nonetheless, better decision making on which scenes should make the final cut coud have been implemented!

Something I love and enjoy about this drama is the goofy and bright energy the leads and characters has showed us throughout the show. I appreciate that they included tons of silly and comical scenes each episode which helped accentuates the vibe and overall mood of the drama + it makes me enjoy it without having to feel uncomfortable and overly irritated. I would say that this is one of the 'Feel-good' dramas everyone should binge watch whenever they experience exhaustion from watching overly convoluted series.

Last thing I wanna praise and talk about is the chemisty and synergy not only of the leads but the entirety of characters and artists/casts. I feel like one of the factors that made me completely drawn to this story is the actors/actresses themselves and how magnificent they portrayed their respective roles. Their compatibility with one another is undeniable, that for some reason I can feel an almost tangible aura exuding from them as a whole.

P.S. Regarding the Quote above from Suying. This drama used that line several times that it effortlessly imprinted on my mind. I think it also proves that karma is a bitch and will bite back 10 folds fiercer. Serves her right! lol

Story - 10, I was planning of giving it a 9.5 but how can I do that when it gave me such a satisfying ending? Not to mention how I enjoyed the entirety of this drama and only skipped the flashback scenes as I am running out of time because of work. Also, the production quality and script writing of this story is really good and although there are some ridiculous scenes (underwater scene between Ep 1-10)... those are considerably minor in comparison to the happiness I have had watching it.

Acting/Cast - 9.5, I have no complains and/or violent reaction regarding the cast. However, I feel like Zhou Ye's acting is a bit lacking during her sad scenes. I'm not sure if it's because of the jolly and bright perception I have of her, but I just can't take her seriously during her sad/crying scenes. Sorry!! But I admit that she fits this silly, free-spirited, cheerful roles the best! Regarding Neo Hou! I can never touch this man. He knew he's charming and has always used that to complete his craft with precision and perfection! Him acting like a Baby is going to be the death of me! Lovely and adorable!

Music - 10, I love all the music used in this drama, specially the main OST they typically use on heartwarming scenes. I will surely hunt that one and will add it on my playlist.

Rewatch Value - 10, Everything about this drama is re-watchable. It doesn't have any boring and/ot uncomfortable scenes at all. I'm sure everyone's gonna love it!

Overall - 10, I don't care! I'm giving it a perfect 10. Lol I know that this drama got some flaws and is lacking on some areas BUT it's really rare these days for me to encounter such a good Idol Xianxia drama that I can actually binge watch the entire day! So I feel delighted and ecstatic watching it. All I can say is that it's worthy of all your time.

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Hypervigilant household | Beautiful woman are the most dangerous

"Do you know what tool the lions use to hunt? Patience." - Gong Shangjue

My Journey to You is a complex yet addicting story that will make you buckle up to your seat for how exciting it gets each coming episodes. Definitely one of the best espionage drama I have ever seen for the last couple of years. The production was taken seriously and they did not hold back even one bit in executing suspenseful and exciting sequences till the very end. Although it ended on a cliffhanger which made me contemplate so much on how should I rate it but considering on how good it was constructed, I still ended up throwing all those dissatisfaction off of the window simple because I know that this drama deserves so much more in comparison to all the contradicting reviews it has gotten from its viewers who probably came watching it looking for some lovey-dovey clichė love story following the success of The love of Fairy and Devil.

One important factor of this show that I really wanna talk about is its balance. I love that they went all out with this drama in terms of providing thrilling and hilarious scenes by incorporating a lot of funny antics through Gong Zi Shang. She may seem weird and absurd at first for her slapstick personality but she of all the characters has made the greatest difference for me to enjoy this drama even more. She's like the comedian among the pack of wolves—silly, clumsy and delusional. The story has become more brighter and entertaining thanks to her huge presence all throughout the show.

I also wanna talk about the word plays and the atmosphere of the drama. The exchange of sarcasms and double edge proverbs has always fascinates me but the way they're delivered here felt even more lethal and sensational. Each character has this mysterious aura to them that will make you wonder how will they react to each situation every single time simply because of how unpredictable they all can be.

Another thing I found unique is their way of showing the flashbacks. I find it amusing and puzzling at first because of how melodramatic, emotional and long it can typical be but then I realized later on that it is their other way of story telling. I love how they efficiently utilized it to make sure that no mysteries are forgotten and unaddressed which is ingenious and innovative now that I finished the drama. I also just wanna mention how intricate and expressive they are in making all those flashbacks; because you can feel that they're perfectly put together not to simply show what has happened behind the scenes but to also express the emotions during those scenes. Brilliant and satisfying!

Lastly, the chemistry between the Main leads. I find it really frustrating how people are saying that Yu Shu Xin and Zhang Ling He (and their characters) got no chemistry at all. Like, are they blind? Those two has showed the most chemistry of all the pairings of this drama (not including Gong Shang Jue and Gong Yuan Zhi cause they're on a different tier list Lol) and I still feel the butterflies in my stomach whenever I reminisce through their cute and intimate scenes! So, what are they talking about? Maybe it was overshadowed by the plot and all the mess going on with the story but certainly both of them has good chemistry and synergy. Same level of chemitry I feel for Jin Fan and Gong Zi Shang.

P.S. Episode 19 is peak martial arts exhibition!! Insane camera works, amazing swords play and top class choreography! Definitely my most favorite episode of all.

Story - 10, It was intricately created and may seem complex at first but the more you dive into it, the more exciting and entertaining it gets. The show is highly concentrated on the plot and how it goes and not your typical drama where it focuses on the love story. Which is great because this is an espionage themed drama after all.

Acting/Cast - 10, I'm sold! This made me realize how good of an actress Yu Shu Xin is. Her expression and body movements are all on point, same goes with Zhang Ling He. Another actors/actresses I want to mention for portraying their characters flawlessly are Ryan Cheng, Tian Jia Rui, Lu Yu Xiao and most specially Jolin Jin. What an spectacular set of great actors!

Music - 10, Honestly, I was quite bothered by the use of music during the Sword Wielder's tribute flashback but as time goes on, I just naturally resonated and got moved by the emotions brought by the BGMs used. So, Good Job to the Music department for bring in your AAA+ game.

Rewatch Value - 10, This is one of those dramas I got no problem re-watching at all. I even think that we could have gotten more episodes. Not to mention each episode is mostly an hour long yet I still need more! And honestly, I find it more appealing and entertaining compared to those highly romanticize Idol dramas. So, don't even hesitate and just go watch it!

Overall - 10, Definitely the superior Yu Shu Xin and Zhang Ling He drama together. If you know what I'm saying. Hahaha! I like almost everything about this drama aside from that cliffhanger at the very end... but even with that, this drama's still a precious one for me. It executed and greatly delivered!

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Taming the heartless Devil God | Love can soften even the ruthless and coldest Hearts.

Honestly speaking, after I completed this drama, various thoughts and opinion invaded my mind. I know this is going to be controversial but two of them are "How the heck is this the biggest Xianxia of 2022?" and "Is this really the best they've produced last year?" and even before anyone get offended, please let me explain why I feel and think this way.

First, the introduction, pacing, story progression are fine—great even! However, the story itself specifically the plot seemed plain to me. I'm not saying it's bad but I kind of have high expectations for this drama being 'The best' of its peers last year (2022) and yet all we've gotten is a story which has scant thrill, climatic vibe and feel to it. I also wasn't hoping for an extremely complex narrative but wouldn't it be great if this has that mind-blowing and unpredictable sense to it? Something that can make you feel frustrated from guessing the future events and either get disappointed or satisfied at the end once the mysteries unfolds? I think what this drama is truly lacking/short of are the exciting and impactful climax and ending.

Second, Climax and Ending. This is when my uncertainty then later on dissatisfaction has truly kicked in. I expected the war to be an all out showdown of strength and power between the most powerful races of the story but for some reason they chose to shortened all those scenes and ended up focusing on the more dramatic side of the story. I mean, I get that the FL has to finally step up for the story to move forward, however, I feel like even that part wasn't executed good enough. I am displeased by the fact that they never gave us any decent battle at all. That's a supposed epic battle turned into a dust!! When it comes to the ending, all I can say is that they played it safe way too much. It was genuinely 'plain' period—Almost uneventful per se. The typical happy ending for everyone... Which is why I find it even more ridiculous and unbelievable that this was considered as most sought out drama of the year. Well, I guess, simplicity is truly the ultimate sophistication. Lol!

Moving forward... Something I found fascinating is the duality of the Main Leads. I know that exchanging bodies is not a new concept but for some definite reason, it helped this drama to define both of the characters and make them even more unique and interesting. Another big factor that made it happen is actually the Leads versatility and passion to their profession. The two of them did a great job executing 2 different personalities and it feels nice to see two individuals with contrasting aura and vibe build this perfect synergy and chemistry.

In terms of CGI, Color grading, Costume and Design, I would say that the production, styling and editing team are on the same page and has a clear communication on how they want the drama's overall visual and effects to look like. The only concern I have is with the ML and 2nd MLs battle costume. Damn! Those outfits looks heavy, disruptive and uncomfortable overall.

Lastly, I love that the progress of their love story didn't happen in a single day. Because love at first sight can get really irritating sometimes.

Story - 9.5, It was executed well but is lacking when it comes to proper utilization of hype and climatic scenes. Story flow and direction is really good, it's just that the way they played it safe by not adding any major plot twists kind of made this plain/bland for me. Nonetheless, this drama is still really good and very easy to watch.

Acting/Cast - 9.5, I got no beef with the set of Actors/Actresses in this drama. However, I Just have to address on how awkward some of their scenes are when they tried to act it out. I know a scene if it's meant to be funny or not and I can clearly say that the way they deliver some scenes/lines aren't as polished as they want it to be. Like it's not the best and they can still surely do better but since the Director said "it's okay" so they just settled with it... I got that feeling multiple times for this production and they're mostly from the supporting actors/actresses.

Music - 10, Okay, I will give credit to where it's due. The music and sound team did an amazing job in bringing out the emotions, life and vitality of the scenes for this drama. The OSTs played for each and every scene perfectly matched the vibe of the events it's used for and it truly elevated the mood every single time as well.

Rewatch Value - 9.5, I would still re-watch this honestly. Like I mentioned above, this is such an easy to watch drama and the only reason why I have those feedbacks is because I expected a lot more from this story but was instead provided with a 'bare minimum'. Like they can still give more but since it's 'good enough' so they just settled with it.

Overall - 9.5, First of all, It was never my intention to provide negative feedback on this drama. I even have high expectations and anticipations for this show. However, I guess it's my own conciousness speaking for myself.... that I'm not satisfied yet and is still looking/asking for answers on why they did it that way given all the potential it has. Nevertheless, this is definitely a good one and would still recommend it to anyone who's planning to watch it.

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A new standard for Xianxia Dramas. Experience how it feels to stumble upon a greatly priced fortune.

In summary, this is one crazy feel good party! This story breaks through the typical standards when it comes to Xianxia dramas. It won't even be a stretch if I claim that they birth-ed this whole new trend and I hope that more producer will realize that a story doesn't necessarily need overly complex plot to make the entire narrative fun and exciting. Just a hand full of evilness from some characters + hilarious and vigorous number of cast would be enough to make any story enjoyable and satisfactory.

Even after I finished this drama, It still feels oddly satisfying to watch a Xianxia with such a comical and funny setup. This production embodied the words 'derp and meme' so much that as time passes by I find myself longing to see those scenes again. I got used to it and even longed for it in the long run. This story was made perfect by each and every element they poured to mold it the way it is. A rare masterpiece! 💕

Looking back... This production showed us plenty of focal points, however, one thing that stood out for me is its values—From the unconditional love Qingkui and Yetan shared despite their contrasting upbringings, the initially cruel turned playful setup of the Void Team, Human Emperor's love language and fatherly affection for his daughters, Indestructible bond between friends, Naturally playful nature of each character, Overwhelming fleeting emotions that can rule over hate, sorrow and revenge and last but not the least, Repentance for all the wrong decisions we've all made. It presents us the good-postive and bad-negative context of life. That life may be cruel, for sure! but it still depends on how we choose the path we're going to take. That life is not always about making the right decisions, moreso, a stand of choosing what can make us feel better and at peace. So, lead and live your life to the fullest by making considerably good decisions!

CGI, Color scheme and Overall design were great. I never felt off watching any of them. They're perfectly balanced and I just love their choice of colors. It is all in accordance to what we're used to all these years, however, the mood/vibe of the drama just made them extremely pleasing to the eye. Comfortable and cozy per se.

One last thing I can never miss to talk about is the crazy-crazy good dynamics of all the characters! They blended so well that it feels like a whole dang celebration whenever they're together. Specially those moments from Immortal and Void Squad. I will surely miss their funny antics and the non-stop chaos they served to make the story effortlessly entertaining. They're the bread and butter and/or peanut butter and Jam of this entire production. It won't be successful without them!

P.S. I wish there are more episodes to this drama. I need to see both Yetan and Qingkui living their daily lives with their loving husbands Xuanshang and Chao feng. + These couples were just fantastic duos. I swear they can add 40 more episodes of them being messy and chaotic and I won't get bored at all.

Story - 10, An unexpected and fulfilling story. It's a dark horse covered in sparkly glitters that may look absurd to everyone on the outside but is a precious fortune on the inside. It is a whole new class/category anyone has yet to see and experience before.

Acting/Cast - 9.5, The set of actors/actresses on this production are well selected and even when some of them do feel awkward at times they all improved and got better afterwards. I can't imagine anyone else doing their roles at this point. They've all made their impact and created their own standing grounds when it comes to the characters they individually portrayed.

Music - 10, Honeslty, I find the melody of this drama to be very relaxing and peaceful. It's harmonious and easy to listen to. Which is very nice compared to the heavily composed music out there that often distracts me from focusing on the show.

Rewatch Value - 10, I can even watch it again right now. No boring scenes and more importantly every single episode is well produced and created. I highly recommend this drama.

Overall - 10, I feel rejuvenated after finishing this show. Specially since the previous drama I watched was kinda disappointing. Lol. Anyways, I just want to encourage everyone to watch this. You will never feel bored, disappointed and irritated even the tiniest watching this drama. It is that GOOD.

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FL Hard Carried the 1st Half + MLs inexpressiveness and mistrust complicates everything.

Before anything else, I wanna tell people to watch out and bear on how this story revolves around the calm, almost expressionless and inexpressive yet loving ML and the way it became more complicated because of his mistrust and overprotective treatment for the FL.

At this point, I guess i'm just glad that this drama was concluded with a happy ending despite all the excruciating and frustrating scenes it has. The amount of dark and grim energy I've accumulated from this show is unexpectedly great that I was extremely irritated at some point. >< So please take a 'bearing pill' before starting this drama. Hahaha!

Honestly, this drama overall is really good but unfortunately ruined by 3 major things— 1st, Overly mismanaged characters, 2nd is the extreme display of favoritism for the ML and 3rd, actual purpose for the 2nd ML.

× For some reason a lot of supposed relevant supporting characters tends to be missing whenever they're most needed to. Like, there are countless segments where the most crucial people are absent and god knows why did the writer and producer exclude them there when they're supposedly relevant in those scenes... and these occurences happened because of their immense greed of making the plot more substancial and complicated.

× This productions obsession with the ML is what probably ruined it for me— their undying love and greed to justify the ML made me role my eyes tons of times and even got me to the point where I'm simply sick of it all. He's 'hot & cold' and loves doing the 'push & pull' act without even explaining even the tiniest bit to the FL and he's expecting her to understand him. Like how? Man!! You deserved to be demoted as the 2nd ML in all honesty.

× The lack of actual purpose and usage for the 2nd ML felt so unfair and ridiculous. Like, I expected him to do some stunts to win the FL because that's his supposed 'role' but he's rather a mess. The 1st half of this drama did him dirty and it's really disgusting. Instead of being a reliable support he started off as a menace— stubborn and quite immature then gradually became an emotional mess... Huh! He need some serious justice right there. ><"

× Last but not the least is how hypocrite of a character Zao Yan Xi is. He hated the FL a lot for 'hurting' the ML when he tolerated the woman he loves even when she killed countless of people just to keep her father safe. The most deserving death of this whole drama I would say. Hahaha!

Anyways, moving away from the negative side... This drama got a lot of good qualities as well, most specifically the amazing color schemes that always blended so well with the setting. Next is the simple looking yet beautiful and eye-catching costume that was made perfect by its color shading, followed by the background and overall setting that complements the whole drama every single time and lastly, the satisfying crime and investigation cases that was made even more entertaining because of the great fighting scenes.

P.S. The 2nd ML 'Zhang Si Fan' deserved better! That guy was downplayed and played dirty throughout the entire show. Hell, he even deserved the Main Role!

Story - 9.0, Story is actually good and would've been better if only they lessen their obsession and greed to make the ML mysterious and inexpressive. It made the drama hollow, frustrating and complicated to the point where things seemed overboard several times.

Acting/Cast - 9.0, More than the acting... I highly think that this dramas excessive misused of great actors/actresses is what made me all irritated overall. Some of them were missing in the most crucial times and felt like they got no concrete direction aside from being an end game plot device. + Overall acting is good and god knows how Chen Yu Qi hard carried this show.

Music - 10, It was love at first hear. Hahaha! Seriously, I was already captivated the moment I heard the 1st BGM and I was in a complete trance upon hearing all of them. The music from this drama serenaded me from the start till the end of the show.

Rewatch Value - 8.0, I just wouldn't. I hated how I have to endure and went through all those frustrations while watching this drama. The amount of dark energy and hollow feeling it gave was enough and I don't want to go over it again. The only reason why I gave it an 8.0 is because of its happy ending and good story progression.

Overall - 9.0, This is a rating in consideration of all the positive things this story offered despite all its flaws and mishaps. Thank god they redeemed themselves and successfully bounced back at the last 6 episodes. I almost give it an 8 honestly.

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A supposed wonderful love story shattered tragically by inexorable revenge. + Prepare your Hearts~

Just 1 piece of advice. If you ever encounter my review and is contemplating whether to watch this show or not due to its obvious sad ending; Then I highly encourage you to do so because you're about to miss a good drama if you don't!!!

I have always hated such tragic and sad ending stories ever since, and this is most probably the very 1st time I was not able to feel overly disappointed and irritated on how such story ended.

Even though this drama showed cruelty, betrayal and revenge over and over again, the entire context will just make you understand how and why they have decided to do it that way. I admit that I terribly hated it at first but eventually you'll realize how brilliant the writing of this story is and how well thought the entire drama is (story wise). Yes!! It may not be the most reasonable and logical plot you usually encounter out there but this story surely offered something new; it was an act of driving a drama in a complete misery without dragging and making the entire story non-sensical instead making it substantial and worthwhile.

To give you all more insights— The Male Leads' of this drama were all highly conflicted. The ML is highly driven by revenge and eventually greed that he's ready to take every possible step needed (even if it has to inflict inexplicable damage to his most beloved one) just to achieve his goal. While the 2nd ML was initially burdened by his supposed fate and responsibility that made him cause great pain to his loved one but immediately realizes everything and sorted to doing all his best to make sure that the FL won't suffer from any of it over again.

This drama can make you feel how grief and pain truly is in the most heartbreaking way. How sorrowful love can be. and how can revenge and vengeance ruin everything for you slowly but surely. The amount of anguish it can make you feel may be overwhelming at times but this drama was able to balance it by presenting lovely and bickering scenes from the Main Leads as well as giving us reasons why it has to be done in the first place.

One of the major issue I found over the Protagonists of this show is... ML lack the ability to express his feelings does making the FL even more indifferent from him. While the FL is simply too carefree, earnest and pure to even do something bad or even realize all the scheming happening around her; which causes their great misunderstandings and eventually grew them apart.

Story - 10, Up until this very moment I'm still thinking whether to give this drama a perfect 10 or not. One thing about this show is that, as you watch through it you'll realize the real purpose of the story and how it was created while thinking of the best possible outcome on how to make the story beautiful yet heart-wrenching. It may sound cruel and heartbreaking (cause it is lol) but that's also the greatest asset of this drama. If only they gave us happy ending. ><

Acting - 10, The set of actors and actresses on this show were really good. They all delivered their characters with such intensity and accuracy that you'll see yourself getting drawn to them naturally and effortlessly.

Music - 10, I'm so drawn to the Music in this drama. Specially those sad and dramatic scene inserts. I often find myself getting all emotional and teary-eyed about it. Kudos to the music and sound department.

Rewatch Value - 10 Unexpedtedly, I enjoyed this drama so much to the point where I don't feel any hatred and remorse after finishing it. I'll surely still watch it if given a chance and that's because of its overall good story progression and plot.

Overall - 10, Despite the sad ending and heartbreaking scenes, this drama proves that a good writing and script can cover and mend all that. It is a 1 in a million drama everyone should definitely watch. Don't get intimidated by its outcome and instead enjoy the long-ass-ride. I swear to god, it's all worth it~!!

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Appreciating & Loving the Beauty within Yourself + Strong 2nd Male Lead Syndrome <3

Let me just leave one of the best line in this drama.

"Don't say bad words about yourself, because doing that is equivalent to saying bad words to us (parents) as we raised you" - Sato Ai's Father

A story that truly deserves a loud round of applause!

This drama kept on breaking my premeditated rating as it progresses that I was left without any choice by the time it ended. Like, how am I supposed to give it a rating lower than 10 when It has been nothing but an absolute perfection all throughout?

Honestly, I planned beforehand to give this drama a rating of either 9.0 or 9.5 but how can I do that when it kept on improving each episode and has been exceeding my hopes and expectations as it moves forward?

I never really hate anything about this drama. It's just that I felt bad and disappointed that such strong 2nd ML was treated like that and I felt like he deserves better compared to what the writers has in-stored for him. Well, as a big fan of Akaso Eiji, I guess I should never watch him doing any supporting roles from now on. Hahaha~!!

Aside from that I actually got no other complaints over this drama. Instead, I wanna commend it for having such solid and well-created plot and story progression that never failed me till the very end.

In addition, I really find it smart that they've decided to give us timeskips to better present the outcome of the characters decisions of pursuing their dreams. It was a brilliant idea cause it all goes back to the real ideal and meaning of this drama which is "Loving and accepting the beauty within yourself and use it as an inspiration to achieve your dreams."

No other words needed! This drama maybe an adaptation but the whole production just made it different on its own creative and unique ways.

Story - 10, Brilliant and beyond satisfaction. This story could've setlled for something less but they didn't stop there and was able to give us a better ending by making the last episode of the drama a plot device to finally achieve the purpose and ideals of this show.

Acting/Cast - 10, The stars of this drama delivered their lines and executed their characters in the most enthusiastic and earnest way without any reservations.

Music - 10, Memorable, the intro of the main BGM just left a significant impression to me. Whenever I hear the word "Hydrangea" I would imediately start humming the tune of the song even when I don't know the lyrics.

Rewatch Value - 10, Highly recommended. Specially if you feel so down and low about yourself. This show can certainly help you get the motivation and appreciation you need to look at yourself in a brighter and more beautiful way.

Overall - 10, The entire production shall never settle for anything less. I feel like this drama adaptation even became more significant and unique because it was able to present its true concept and ideals to its viewers without having to ruin or overly do things.

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A Variety of People forming the most Formidable Team + I Lost it when Calvin Chen went Topless~!!

Definitely on my Top 10 BEST Chinese costume drama EVERRR~

I will never get enough of this. I honestly need the S2 as soon as possible, as in, 'A.S.A.P'~!!

I never really thought I would enjoy this drama to this great length. I mean, it started really interesting with a rather mysterious yet usual fantasy-wuxia concept and as time passes by, issues and negative stuff arises but this show is on a completely different level compared to those I've watched so far.

It may look similar or even identical to some but 'the-hell-I-care'. This drama has its own spice that keeps it on top of the rest of its kind. I can't exactly explain how it is better than other dramas but one thing I know is that it completely catched and locked my attention into it. It's probably just my personal preference after all, but, who cares? what's important is that it was able to cater and satisfy my liking beyond expectation.

In terms of story phasing and progression— I admit, it was a bit slow-paced at first and I felt like many sequences were wasted just to build things up but then after a while you'll just realize that it was created for a purpose. Mostly those scenes were setup as a way to give us proper intoduction for the main cast and I just learned to appreciate and accept them as it goes on.

The whole vibe of the drama is really light and entertaining; Probably the reason why I was so indulged and fascinated by it and of course, who even wanna watch a heartbreaking and complicated story when you can have something light and this entertaining?

Some of the scenes may look ridiculous and the power scaling may not make sense at times but it was able to fill those flaws by how efficient and tactical they are in presenting fighting scenes and story build up. Up until the very end it was able to keep my interest so alive even when it off screened the most hype fights. I will definitely wait for the next season to come and I just wish for them to keep the same cast as much as possible.

Story - 10, I contemplated so much about this but after so much consideration I still decided to give it a full mark. Story may not be completed and we're left with a cliffhanger but it was understandable because S2 was expected and planned in the first place. Slow-pacing should've affected my rating as well but they were able to redeemed themselves by giving us impressive fighting and entertaining scenes. Although towards the end it has become a bit fast-paced and they off-screened lots of things but as I mentioned in my bio some of these things doesn't matter as long as I got extremely entertained by it.

Acting/Cast - 10, Outstanding set of Artists! I can never ask for more. It feels like they are created for their characters and they just owned it. I'm very satisfied with everyone's execution and performance and god know how I wish for them to retain their roles when S2 happens.

Music - 10, Refreshing choice of Music. I really commend how this drama went with a Fantasy-Journey theme and sounded song as an opening. It reminded me of Fushigi Yuugi's opening theme. I really love the songs used in this drama.

Rewatch Value - 10, Of course!! I might even rewatch it once the next season comes out. Come on! This drama is just a cut above the rest for me. No discussions needed!

Overall - 10, Despite all the negative things I still commend this drama for making my 'watching experience' one of the best. It may have struggled when it comes to pacing overall but they were able to turn those around with all the other great stuff they incorporated in this production. Highly Recommend!

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A Heartwarming Trust & Loyal Companionship built thru Tough & Challenging Times.

SUPER RICH is having just enough and being contented of what you got while trying to nurture and improve what you have; at the same time taking good care of the people around you.

First thing first... The Value of this drama for me will forever remain on top. I always have high expectations for J-dramas and this piece didn't taint that any one bit. Instead, it even solidifies how I appreciate and think highly of J-Production as a whole.

At this point, I would like to say 'Always trust Japanese Production in any way or form' they don't only know what they're doing but they excel and are experts in every single aspects of it; specially with incorporating Life Values, Lessons and General World building processes and experiences.

Moving on with the Actors/Actresses, I was initially interested in this because of The Male Leads (Yass! I'm a big fan of Cherry Magic Hehe) but this drama overall proved me that everyone in this production deserved all the attention and love they can receive from us viewers. All of them excelled on their own crafts and executed their characters like no others with high expertise and accuracy.

I felt like having a real break by watching this story unfold episode per episode. Every tidbits of it made me think and realize a lot of things. Made me reflect and look back on my previous reliefs, beliefs and aspirations. It was a comforting drama that brought me reassuring warmth and comfort.— I literally reminisce of my past years while watching it and unexpectedly repented, regreted and swore to do much better moving forward.

One last thing is its unique way of presenting its ending trailers that can make you interested and eager to watch the coming episodes. This drama felt so original and new, like it was made to break those recycled plot twist by creating an unexpected outcome that no one can think of.

Story - 10, It was refreshing, full of warmth and has so much values to offer in every single area you can think of. A very well written drama that can make you admire the writers passion in making and creating such a masterpiece. It was full of different and contrasting stories that are united because of their passion and love for what they're doing and the people they're doing it with.

Acting/Cast - 10, Teremendous set of Cast who embodied their characters in perfect sync + Stellar acting that can easily move and convince the viewers by their raw emotions, expressions and flawless line delivery.

Music - 10, Probably my theme song for the coming months, I'm LSS. It has been a long while since I last felt deeply connected to an OST and it's always a fleeting feeling. I'm highly satisfied and is in love with the BGMs Used.

Rewatch Value - 10, Rewatching it a thousand times would never be an issue. Specially if you feel like you've lost your way and wanted to gather and build it back in a whole piece; this drama can be a great inspiration and motivation to do that.

Overall - 10, PERFECTION. This drama in General is a hidden Masterpiece that everyone should be watching. I will make sure to recommend it to everyone from now on. A truly refreshing and inspiring story to put someone's lost self back to track.

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Ants will be ashamed in comparison to how Ridiculously Sweet & Cheezy this drama is. ♡

It was beautifully wrapped and I can't stop my fascination and satisfaction on how well-created and produced this drama is. I got the bare minimum expectation for this due to its common clichè plot but I guess you can never judge a book by it's mere cover without checking what's actually inside and I gotta say that I LOVE it so much.

It started as an average drama but as it goes on and on it eventually showcases how good it is as a whole. It's like a medicine that will taste bitter and weird at first but will soonly shock you with it's sweet and enjoyable aftertaste.

It has provided several scenes that truly shocked me and even made me so overwhelmed to the point where I had to cover my eyes cause it felt so much for me to take. Those cheezy and cringy scenes that will make you jealous so bad is what I am talking about. Like, there's just so much of it in the drama and it made me feel like 90% of it is just them being so sweet and cuddly. Oh Gosh I cannot!! Anyways, let me move on and start the more serious analysis stuff cause i've been fanboying since the very start. HAHAHA~!!

The drama itself is like a cure that can remove your stress and bad mood like literally each episode has its own unique and lovely scenes that will make you forget time and space. It's one enjoyable production which has so much fun and enjoyment to watch.

At first, I was craving for a more competitive 2nd ML but then I realized that this drama doesn't need that. The ML is already enough with his possesive and adorable character that helps to make the whole Main Couple overflowing with love and chemistry. On the other hand I was so infuriated with Ran XiWei for being the badly badly deceiving bitch who always wears the same outfit. Does she have 1 outfit the entire time? or was her scenes shot on the same day? cause I really find that her clothes never changes.

One last thing, the kissing scenes is everywhere. They literally make out even during the most unexpected situations and I love it. Hahaha~

P.S. I love the 2nd Couple as well. They keep the story well-balanced and intact. I just feel like they need more screen time compared to what they've got with this drama or just give them a whole entire show. 😁

Story - 10, It started with the usual clichè set up but eventually shine by itself due to its unique plot and different execution of character build up. A drama that deserves commendation for not taking the usual tiring love story plot and even adding their own spice and twists to it.

Acting/Cast - 10, The actors acting and the way they execute their characters are great. I only have praises and adoration towards them in general and I must say that we've got a set of professional and stellar actors/actresses in this production.

Music - 10, The BGMs are so good and they fit this dramas overall vibe. I love the songs so much and as I always says "Pop-sweet songs and ballads can never go wrong".

Rewatch Value - 10, Despite the Clichè plot I must say that this drama will never be tiring to watch. It has its own taste and feel that can make you binge watch it even 2-3 times a row or Maybe it's just me? Lol~ This drama just hits differently and got me so obssessed with it. Haha~

Overall - 10, I would never have it any other way. I got complaints at first but as the story progresses you'll realized that they're presented for the whole shows sake and it worked out perfectly well. A drama that can quench your thirst and can bring your appetite back to its energetic health. Will Recommend for sure.

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The Less tactical yet Peaceful and Self-Sufficient take of NIF ~!!

DON'T READ ANY FEEDBACKS, JUST WATCH AND BE IMPRESS! 100% -- DEFINITELY A MUST WATCH!!

Comparison between the NIF1 and NIF2 would never be Valid as it carries different plot execution and theme.

Honestly speaking I was kinda worried to watch this sequel because of the reviews I have been reading over it being less impressive and kinda fell short compared to it's prequel however watching it intently from its Pilot episode to its Finale has proven me that those feedbacks were wrong and is simply biased.

This drama shouldn't be compared to the NIF1 since they're simply two sides of a coin. They have a very different target when it comes to story plots and more.

This story highlighted how loyalty and righteousness should be carried out. In a sense where they're simply contented and grateful for what they currently have and is willing to give them up just to keep the peace and serenity in place.

Story - 10, No words needed. All you need to do is to sit, watch and enjoy. This is less confusing compared to how NIF was since I'm already familiar with its system and setup. The plot twist and story itself were not as tactical and strategic as NIF1 but it surely accentuate its uniqueness and the difference between the 2 season. Its very clear, precise and genuine.

Acting/Cast - 10, I know that it's a bit of a stretched but I love its cast so much. Huang XiaoMing, Tong Liya, Turbo Liu, Zhang Hui Wen and etc was able to deliver and express their characters emotions and characteristic in a splendid way that it deserves so much high praises.

Music - 10, Ballad Songs would never go wrong with my ears. The music itself enriches each episode for me and even provides additional drama and excitement towards the opening and ending theme. I actually enjoyed watching them all.

Rewatch Value - 10, No questions needed. It's a MUST WATCH and I will surely watch it whenever I feel like to. A masterpiece that didn't fell short or underwhelming in contradiction to those biased reviews I red firsthand.

Overall - 10, It deserved all the views It accumulates and MORE! Just don't Read Reviews and Immediately watch! It will give you a different feeling and vibe that will surely impress you and make you cry.

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I was annoyed at Xiao Chun Hua at some point.. SGQY is the MVP~!!

This drama has a clear plan layed out well but I find it irritating at some point. However, I can't discredit it for such petty reasons since I still enjoy it as a whole.

The first few episodes made me bored but it was able to pick up it's own pace. Anyways, I think it's also because of my mood that time so I never really treated it as a boring drama at all.

Moving on lemme just pin-point/highlight some things I was particular with this story...

× Love-Hate feelings for the FL for being so idealistic and righteous.
× Shangguan QiuYue's Unconditional, Selfless and genuine love for Chunhua made me go soft all of the time. He got some weird yet straightforward way of showing his affection that made the story extra lovely and fun to watch.
× Xiao Bai exudes so much Papa's boy Vibe for me. His idea always abides to his father/clans teachings and it made me feel sour of his character.
× Leng Ying killing Feng Cai Cai's father could be a great drama twist that I anticipated for it so much but turned out to be a great missed. They really try hard to preserved its light-hearted mood to such extent where plot holes arises.

Anyways, Still a Good drama to watch. I finished it longer than usual because of my crazy schedule but it's still worths it.

Story - 9.0, They tried so hard to keep it light-hearted that it misses some great drama plot opportunities and that leads to some questions and flaws rising one by one. I was never particular of such scenes but I felt disappointed that they didn't fully utilize it considering it has long 40 episodes.

Acting/Cast - 9.5, Acting are really good and convincing same with how the cast executed their characters. It's just I have some distastes towards some characters. Which is something personal.

Music - 10 Great choice of Music. I specifically love the Fun Narration with the opening theme and the insert songs were also good.

Rewatch Value - 9.0, Still deserving of such high score cause It simply showcases a lot of good points as well. I can never mistreat/misjudge a drama just because I hate some pieces of it.

Overall - 9.5, I honestly wanted to give it a 9.0 rating but Shangguan Qiu Yue saved this whole production for me. He's the MVP of this drama as a whole. A male lead who's reasonable, tactical and loving.

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Tear-Jerking Drama!! Tissue's a MUST. ~ Warm and Inspiring Fatherly Love. <3

I started this drama without any expectation in mind. It was listed as a recommendation from a friend who loves watching K-dramas but little did I know that I'll love it's entirety.

Story: Story wise I gave it a perfect 10 as the story never felt lacking and has kept with the hype till the end. The message of the drama itself made it extra special to me does convincing me to create this account and write a review so that it can be a reference to other avid-drama watchers to decide whether to watch it or watch it. Lol~

Acting/Cast: 10/10 even beyond that — I was never familiar with anyone (Well aside from the Father adult version since I have watched his other works countless of times) so i started this drama just to "Kill-Time" but the actors and actresses were all impressive and has exceeded my expectation. I'm even a big fan of Lee Dohyun now. 😁

Music: Simply 10/10. I got all the soundtrack on loop for weeks and is downloaded on my Spotify even for Offline listening. That should convince everyone. IF not you all should.

Rewatch Value: Definitely 10/10, IF not for the fact that I have tons on my pending watch list I would've watch it again after another drama or so.

Overall: 100/100 HAHAHAHA! I just love everything about this drama. 😁

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