I really loved the trajectory of Mu Dan and Sheng Yi's relationship; how their upbringings defined their characters, how Sheng Yi is a great foil character to Mu Dan, and how their relationship has run its course. Mu Dan, although has experienced such atrocities, can be strong and willful because her mother taught her skills she could rely on. Sheng Yi didn't have that; if not oppressed and abused by Wang Qing, then she gets it from her parents. Mu Dan is confident because she loves herself and knows her worth. Sheng Yi is timid because she loathes herself. Her unknowing betrayal was because she couldn't define herself unless someone put a label on her; be it wife, daughter, business partner, etc. Sheng Yi/Wang Qing also portrays why abused people often return to their abusers. It's a hard cycle to break and outside help only goes so far unless the abused finds the inner strength to break free. But, freedom, to someone who's never had it, can be crippling.
I think it also nicely shows how women can want different things and it's okay. Mu Dan wants independence, freedom, and choice. Sheng Yi wants the more traditional path, ie: marriage and children. There's nothing wrong with either and aside from all the mess with Wang Qing, the issue stems from both not understanding each other. They're at an impasse and unfortunately it's not a bridge they can gap. They've been able to form a sisterhood, but now their relationship can go no further and it's time to go their separate ways.
I don't like nor dislike Sheng Yi. I find her a really pitiful character.
What is he keeping from her? Tbh, I am not enjoying this arc as much.
He's hiding what he's doing to climb the celestial ladder since he knows she would try to help. The problem is that the princess is helping him and he's having his people tell her he's "busy." She obviously doesn't doubt his feelings, it's just frustrating to watch. I'm liking the arc because it shows how innocent both of them were in this 1st incarnation. I'm just hoping it goes a little faster so the ending with hottie Demon Lord Zhao Ming isn't rushed.
Xie Xue Chan was awesome, Demon Lord Zhao Ming is fantabulous...but as of 33..Emperor Zhao Ming is frustrating. Don't keep secrets from her, it's how relationships fall apart. Don't ever keep the woman you love in the dark...she will hold grudges lol
I do pity Tian Ming. He's still his original person hence why he's so obstinate about returning with her to the celestial altar..to the point of acting so psychotically and plotting Zhao Ming's death. He really can't grasp that having a choice is an option. Chaos Pearl is actually luckier. She was essentially reborn so she has a clean slate which leaves her with an open mind to experience actual life.
Tian Ming feels like a thousand year lonely god that fears to be abandoned by his only companion🤣😅.
That's what makes him annoying and psychotic lol He doesn't love her yet tried to force her into a marriage so he could bind her to him forever..like I get him being lonely but that's unhinged
We can all admit "good guy" Xie Xue Chan was fantastic and made you love him BUT ... Demon Lord Zhao Ming is fire!!! I'm all here for his story and his "no restriction/no mercy" attitude!!
On a side note: Nan Xu Yue was a pitiful villain...but Tian Ming is psycho.
The way JCY is acting is terribleeee (towards the FL). But that's super duper reasonable, finally!!!In many dramas…
It's what I'm enjoying the most about this drama. They don't necessarily like each other, but there's a mutual benefit to helping each other. All the while, it's obviously clear (and this is due to good acting of Li Xian's part) how he's slowing falling in love with her. He sees her at her weakest which makes him empathize with her, sees how she fights to stand on her own, which makes him respect her, and lastly; witnesses her kindness. All of this is what's making him fall in love with her.
Might be... all logic adds up. If we can go by the logic, we can clearly say that she is. She was taken away by…
That's what I'm thinking. Her master even said she was weak and couldn't cultivate. She doesn't know her background and everything else just ticks the boxes.
I find it cruelly yet hilariously ironic that Nan Xu Yue's plan failed so spectacularly. He intended to kill all 3 men (including himself) while sparing her..yet he managed to kill her and spare the 3 men
I finished the book so spoilers ahead...I still does not hate Xuan, I still like him, I don’t blame him, he…
I don't think her choosing Jing was necessarily a bad thing though. Stability is what she mostly wanted and being at peace with oneself is a great end goal. Jing was the only one who provide that stability and so it'd make sense for her to choose him.
I've never been a fan of Yang Zi, but she's killing it as Xiao Yao. All the main cast is doing such a fabulous job and it shows they truly care for their characters. I also love how when they embrace each other, it's as if they are clinging on for dear life. It isn't just some "we're hugging because the script says we should" kind of thing. Whether it's Xiao Yao and Jing or Xiao Yao and Cang Xuan, they clutch each other as if letting go would mean never seeing each other again. From the get go emotions have been high and I'm all here for whatever comes next.
Depending on which kind of fictional male lead you prefer, Lost You Forever seems to have all 3:
There's Jing who's like the puppy dog that follows her around and devotes all of himself to her. He's utterly sincere and earnest in everything he does for her. He even confesses first, which gives him the biggest advantage. His biggest flaw is that he has a weak constitution and can't seem to stand up for himself.
There's Cang Xuan who's cruel to everyone except when he allows only her to see his weakness. His love and patience are only for her. He's steadfast and proactive and chooses to go after what he wants. His weakness is his "the ends justifies the means" attitude, which I'm thinking will backfire on him in the long run.
Then there's Xiang Liu who's silently sacrificing everything for her. Her "dark" knight (so to speak) who protects her from the shadows but will never admit it to her face. Sadly his brand of hero seldom gets their girls because they are so self-sacrificing.
Mu Dan, although has experienced such atrocities, can be strong and willful because her mother taught her skills she could rely on. Sheng Yi didn't have that; if not oppressed and abused by Wang Qing, then she gets it from her parents. Mu Dan is confident because she loves herself and knows her worth. Sheng Yi is timid because she loathes herself. Her unknowing betrayal was because she couldn't define herself unless someone put a label on her; be it wife, daughter, business partner, etc.
Sheng Yi/Wang Qing also portrays why abused people often return to their abusers. It's a hard cycle to break and outside help only goes so far unless the abused finds the inner strength to break free. But, freedom, to someone who's never had it, can be crippling.
I think it also nicely shows how women can want different things and it's okay. Mu Dan wants independence, freedom, and choice. Sheng Yi wants the more traditional path, ie: marriage and children. There's nothing wrong with either and aside from all the mess with Wang Qing, the issue stems from both not understanding each other. They're at an impasse and unfortunately it's not a bridge they can gap. They've been able to form a sisterhood, but now their relationship can go no further and it's time to go their separate ways.
I don't like nor dislike Sheng Yi. I find her a really pitiful character.
I'm liking the arc because it shows how innocent both of them were in this 1st incarnation. I'm just hoping it goes a little faster so the ending with hottie Demon Lord Zhao Ming isn't rushed.
Chaos Pearl is actually luckier. She was essentially reborn so she has a clean slate which leaves her with an open mind to experience actual life.
He doesn't love her yet tried to force her into a marriage so he could bind her to him forever..like I get him being lonely but that's unhinged
On a side note: Nan Xu Yue was a pitiful villain...but Tian Ming is psycho.
He knew that if he survived she would hate him and come for him. I don't think he could live with knowing she hated him.
I also love how when they embrace each other, it's as if they are clinging on for dear life. It isn't just some "we're hugging because the script says we should" kind of thing. Whether it's Xiao Yao and Jing or Xiao Yao and Cang Xuan, they clutch each other as if letting go would mean never seeing each other again. From the get go emotions have been high and I'm all here for whatever comes next.
There's Jing who's like the puppy dog that follows her around and devotes all of himself to her. He's utterly sincere and earnest in everything he does for her. He even confesses first, which gives him the biggest advantage. His biggest flaw is that he has a weak constitution and can't seem to stand up for himself.
There's Cang Xuan who's cruel to everyone except when he allows only her to see his weakness. His love and patience are only for her. He's steadfast and proactive and chooses to go after what he wants. His weakness is his "the ends justifies the means" attitude, which I'm thinking will backfire on him in the long run.
Then there's Xiang Liu who's silently sacrificing everything for her. Her "dark" knight (so to speak) who protects her from the shadows but will never admit it to her face. Sadly his brand of hero seldom gets their girls because they are so self-sacrificing.