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No way, Gong Jun talked about money in his interview?! That never happens LOL

Thx, I really want to read it. Are there any spoilers to the plot? Cause I'm still on a mission to avoid those.

Of course, it's a gay love story:) Very obvious by the end. Do people really need kissing/sex/declarations to recognize romance, when the MLs basically live with each other, sleep in one bed and go on dates?!
So give this one a pass. Gong Jun looks younger than the other lead actor but he's
still firmly in his twenties.

Thx! I thought I missed some big introduction at the start:)

Yes, this should be tagged as a 'historical romance'! Because it clearly is:) I really think it surpassed the 'censored adaptation' tag. Let's see if it sparks a new genre.

Hmm 50 mins? I've watched 30 episodes, and each was just over 20min. Where did you watch that first ep?

So this was FUN! As in there were moments I laughed so hard my stomach ached fun:) Also much less silly than I expected. Gotta admit Gong Jun's acting added greatly to my merriment. He really doesn't have a 'resting' face. He's so expressive, his face's always showing ...something. I'm just not sure he controls what;) I really wish this series got a better director though.

LOL you just made my day! I'd love that tag. I'd live by that tag;) Especially as they're getting sneakier now. Like you're already a few episodes in, thinking the FL is reasonable and then the toddler moments strike out of nowhere?! I'd also love a tag for "won't insult your intelligence" for all those scenes that defy all logic and random plotlines never to be explained;)

Completely agree:) I have stopped watching cdramas just because I couldn't bear watching another childish tantrum on screen. When I came back to watch TU, I thought that maybe if you take off the pressure of being a 'love interest', then you can actually build more complex female characters.
Personally, I watch/read a lot of BL content but I can completely see the appeal for wider audiences. Isn't it a bit like watching Jane Austen adaptation, where deep affection is built over the course of insightful conversations (aka outrageous flirting;)), long soulful looks, supporting or standing up for each other, and slowly becoming part of each others lives. I feel like it fits this quasi-historical world of courtesies and traditions really well.
WOH shows that making series is a teamsport. Money doesn't matter if you have a good script, clever directing and editing, and decent actors.

I'm savouring this drama like the most fragrant tea:) I think it's honestly one of the best series I have watched in recent years. I have huge weakness for uncompromising psychos on screen so in love with Shang laoban:D

I haven't read it bu I think you're dropping spoilers?! Please mark it! A lot of folks on ep 15 here or just starting!

Yep, totally absurd. XZ interviews are the saddest thing ever. And still ongoing? Cause I think I saw 'Xiao zhan RIP' just this week on YT?! Is the pandemic to blame, cause this level of viciousness is just sth else. Hope WOH will stay blissfully drama-free...

This is so good! Thx:)

Yep, my brain trolled me LOL

I just read a thread below that I think was about comparing WOH with TU cause the original post was deleted. And I though up a nightmare for tonight that I wanna share with you all:D Can you imagine getting those 3 delicious episodes of WKX and ZZS flirting and then the story shifting to 20+ episodes of the back story how they got to that place??? Separately??? That would be deliciously excruciating;)

That's an interesting point:) I fortunately find her more funny than annoying at the beginning. Refreshingly, absolutely nothing annoys me about this series:D

Yes, I hope she gets more well-written roles in the future. She seems to have good instincts since she'd stuck with WOH when the original cast moved on. I have special hate for the overdone childish female characters which makes me drop a series faster that anything else. So grateful that Zhou Ye never takes her character that far and even manages to weave quite a bit of mystery to GX which makes her more complex and interesting. I also liked Better Days but privately hope the Oscar goes to Aida:)

I actually thought about it but wasn't sure it would work for browser watching. Thanks, good to know that it does:)

I'm triply cursed:D Android user, my phone's incompatible with youku app and my TV doesn't even acknowledge it's existence... they really make it hard to give them money LOL.

LOL, you just reminded me I rode a 'special edition spring festival 72-hour' train to Chengdu many years ago:D I think it took us a day to leave our province. I have very fond memories from there too. Pandas, mountains and spending half a day watching traditional Sichuan opera in a small place drinking gallons of hot tea so as not to freeze;) I feel for GJ, games are OK but the noise level can get crazy:)