OfftoDramaLand

I think SML is basically exhibiting a main lead trope now. the… only getting close to someone for a specific reason but of course falling for the someone accidentally after getting to know them. I mean if one watches dramas, they are familiar. that’s prob why my drama heart is confused like oop sir what’s happening!!!

💯🎯

I like her expression when he says you look pretty. 🥹

that actually makes me feel bad for SML more. he doesn’t seem to be in control of his own life. ML is certainly very attentive - letting her take his car to visit her parents, asking her about her fingers…. I mean, they’re still my mains 🥰

also want to add there’s something to be said about a man who shows up and goes after what he wants. and right now, ML isn’t exhibiting this behavior but SML is. openly going for what you want is attractive. paying attention to little things is attractive. and doing this all in a Bentley, well…it’s a bonus. 😅

it’s starting to feel like how Pei is, is a product of how his dad treats him. he seems quite capable on his own but the comparison and pressure his dad forces onto him has made him into this person he is today.

i actually….agree! weird since SML isn’t exactly the most honest guy. but chemistry IS there.

Okay hear me out. I also did not like Pei and I don’t LOVE HIM or anything now. Just seems like a real greasy character. But specifically in these two episodes, I’ve grown kind of fond of him.

I like how we can tell he might actually be developing feelings for the FL himself, something outside of what his motives were. And with that, he’s not afraid to pursue - ask her to dance, buy her coffee etc. and the convo in the car? I mean, I def felt some tension and that was enjoyable to watch for me. I also want to give him credit for lighting that fire under the male lead.

Yes, I know his moral compass likely isn’t pointing straight but…. Just specifically these two episodes, I didn’t hate watching him onscreen. 🙃

I must confess I, too, noticed that and was like hm. that’s something you don’t see everyday in cdramas

omg!!! 🥹 thank you and I’m so glad you’re watching!

omg I can’t believe he was 21 in there!!!

meanwhile HMH… 👀

yessss definitely warm-toned vibes. hello! good to see you here 🙋🏻‍♀️

right?! I just wanna root for her.

it is indeed frustrating but the truth is, cdramas have a very narrow space to take creative liberties when creating angst. they obviously want to illustrate a push and pull to stir up our emotions so the union can FEEL that much better. but they can’t have male lead feel unsure, or runaway bc they’re too busy with work or they have their own dreams they want to accomplish first. all of this is seen as weak and almost impure in the eyes of the Chinese gov/censorship. so instead, they have to illustrate a strong male lead that’s plagued by his past and he himself is sacrificing his happiness in order for FL to be happy. so viewers are supposed to be left feeling awwww he’s doing what he thinks is best for herrrr. 🤷🏻‍♀️def an overused trope but it is what it is with these cdramas!

will this not be on iqiyi 💀

oh my goodness bless you

I’m dying omg 😭😭😭😭😭 SIX TO SEVEN!!

I think male leads rarely kiss back when FL is not all there UNLESS FL somehow directly indicated to the audience and ML that she wants him too or is 100% interested in the male lead. I think it has something to do with censorship and consent.

in LITC, she was also hallucinating but in her reverie, she was able to show us she was speaking the truth in how she feels about the male lead so HE and US know she truly loves him.

I think another example is MuMu in SAL kissing ML for the first time but he stood there like a statue not kissing back. but she went in for it AGAIN so that was likely her green light.

just my thoughts! plus it also gives fans something to look forward to! a real kiss from both sidessss ❤️

episode 14. 6:52 mark. I GGGGET it. dope is great..! but there are better ways to translate that scene my goodness hahaha 🤭I giggled when I saw it