Wait until you learn the original novel had him dating the female lead for quite some time and it's only bc the…
While I understand that his character may not appeal to everyone, you can't deny that the actor playing/portraying him is good. He clearly elevates the typical/clichรฉ SML archetype making him charismatic& nuanced rather than annoying and THIS takes some skills. Give same role to anyone less skilled and I assure you that no one would give him the time of day. He is a scene stealer.
Dai Xu is imho the very definition of being not conventionally 'handsome' but his acting is very effective and do the talking here hence making him charming in the eyes of the audience imo. (already noticed him in 'The Unclouded Soul' and 'A Dream of Splendor')
Liu Yuning fall in this exact category. He might not be the most handsome guy out there but boy sure knows how to captivate his audience with just his mere presence on screen. His talent+ the fact he's hard working make up for everything else.
As for Pei Zhen, I personally didn't ship him with the FL (I was๐ฏrooting for our main CP) but I totally understand the hype. Dai Xu deserves the praise and the attention. Man is criminally underrated after all.
My biggest regret is having a little sympathy towards Pei yesterday. An apple really doesnโt fall far from the…
Sigh...I'm mostly disappointed with the writers here...you have a complex/layered character, well-acted that could have been a catalyst to the resolution of the conflict in helping the leads against the Big Bad(and could have served as his redemption arc in the process)but no you decide against it and take the easy way out... Destroying 2ML character development and make him appear as a total sicko obsessing over the FL, forgetting all dignity and common sense (he knows his father is shady as hell but still chose to throw ML under the bus because of petty jealousy ๐ Been there done that. Typical cock-block behavior here...nothing new and refreshing *still hope previews are misleading but I won't hold my breath for it๐ซค*)...all kind of redemption is out the window now. I trusted you drama. You let me down.
PS: still love main CP nonetheless ๐โค Chen Xing Xu pleasantly surprised me here...never found him attractive in the past but he's quite dashing in this drama...him and Lu Yu Xiao look fabulous together.
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Dai Xu is imho the very definition of being not conventionally 'handsome' but his acting is very effective and do the talking here hence making him charming in the eyes of the audience imo. (already noticed him in 'The Unclouded Soul' and 'A Dream of Splendor')
Liu Yuning fall in this exact category. He might not be the most handsome guy out there but boy sure knows how to captivate his audience with just his mere presence on screen. His talent+ the fact he's hard working make up for everything else.
As for Pei Zhen, I personally didn't ship him with the FL (I was๐ฏrooting for our main CP) but I totally understand the hype. Dai Xu deserves the praise and the attention. Man is criminally underrated after all.
Destroying 2ML character development and make him appear as a total sicko obsessing over the FL, forgetting all dignity and common sense (he knows his father is shady as hell but still chose to throw ML under the bus because of petty jealousy ๐ Been there done that. Typical cock-block behavior here...nothing new and refreshing *still hope previews are misleading but I won't hold my breath for it๐ซค*)...all kind of redemption is out the window now.
I trusted you drama. You let me down.
PS: still love main CP nonetheless ๐โค Chen Xing Xu pleasantly surprised me here...never found him attractive in the past but he's quite dashing in this drama...him and Lu Yu Xiao look fabulous together.