Charlie C

I actually think the MLs in those series you mentioned are also simps, to different or similar extents. As long as there's a "romance" tag.

I noticed that first thing too. And not just ML, his entire brotherhood/family seems to have this in their DNA.
I think this trope has been too popular for quite some time now. Here's hoping for something new. Or at least try to throw something fresh, new in the blender.
I'm still okay with the series so far. I think He Yu carries the character, most actors anyway. Quite decent this acting batch.

I'm genuinely surprised. This is a pretty tight story with good production and appropriate acting.

Looking forward to more and hope that it won't derail from good story-telling.

I can't imagine how chaotic they three must be when Li Fei was a kid. Like two and a half men? Lol.

Thank you!!

My bad. I thought he was more or less memorable being the aid/butler to Li Fei's dad and household. His name was only mentioned when Li Fei quickly returned to his dad's house after hearing his dad got into an accident (which wasn't the case). I heard "Jiang shu" or something, so I assume he is called "uncle Jiang".

He's Li Fei's dad's personal aid/assistant/butler/driver. Do you happen to know?

Anyone knows the actor who plays Uncle Jiang? I tried to find him but couldn't. Thanks.

I see. Thank you for clarifying. I heard (was it from you?) that Jun Cheng was a spoiled, no good character in the novel too? I'm glad for this drama adaptation.

By "FeiFei", do you mean "Li Yi Fei"? Yes, I'm aware. I read a more adult part of the novel. They are much more light-hearted and comedic in the drama haha. But thank you for the kind warning. I'll just read the afterwards? After the ending.

Btw, I can see how much this three bonus chapter got readjusted to fit the drama portrayals. The author must have enjoyed it.

Finally have time to read these three mini epilogue chapters. I can vividly imagine how Tan Jian Ci and Wang Chu Ran would play these scenes out in my head hahaha.

Fine, you guys have convinced me to read some parts of the novel, especially after the series ending. Thank you!

Interesting. Thank you for sharing.

I also think that first one wasn't correct. He was investing in Fulaxida.

There goes another giant, another great. We are forever grateful.

I knew Bai Jing Ting from "Rise of the Phoenixes". For some reason, he stood out to me. But that was the time I watched series on TV with my family, haha. Time skipped and I found out about "Reset" here. Saw Bai Jing Ting, checked it out. Loved it, then constantly hunted for sci-fi, especially with BJT in it. I was too happy for "Mobius". I will be on the look out for more hahaha.

Oh yeah, now that you mention it, I thought of him as good-looking, but not in the sense of handsome or conventional. Maybe, for me, his works speak for themselves? Like Benedict Cumberbatch or Liu Yu Ning? Apparently, a lot of people find him handsome. Maybe from "The First Frost"? (I haven't watched solely because no interest.)

I noticed from my limited C-drama viewing experience a few really, really good secondary characters' actors who outshone the main ones. It's always a surprise when they suddenly pop up, out of nowhere. But then, I know ,they'll give good performances. I root and cheer for them!

I feel the exact same! With "Fireworks" but also some other Chinese series that I really enjoyed.

No matter how good these dramas are, I can see that there are certain intentions, messages and directions being pushed - that's the idealised part.

Then come the people like Jun Cheng and his father and mother. Admittedly, I found them somewhat irritating at the start. Then, I realised: I know people like them in real life. So this is the reflective part.

I also think, idealisation or pushes are not all ill-intended, for example here. But I do see the down sides of it, looking at more capitalistic societies. I hope that people would be intrigued and curious enough to think and discuss among themselves to shed lights on any given situations and make their own conclusions and choices. The production and writers can only do so much, especially not dictating anything (that'd be bad...) By providing a space for thoughts and conversations, I think they have already done a good job.

For the reflective part, I thought to myself: This is important too. Because maybe someone will see themselves in this and adjust to be more open, patient and better. That's why I thought this series is quite crowd-pleasing. I also think the writers handled their conflicts well with the development of the storyline. Is it a bit naive and rosy-glasses? Yes. But it's in good faith.

Thank you for sharing with me! :D I intend to write some in my review. I guess I'll just link up to our comments here.

Edit: I must add that the pieces I've read from the Chinese viewers regarding the finance/investment are quite China-specific and "Fireworks"-specific. I like learning more about these kinds of things, not just the Western lenses and happenings.

So, time will tell. Or we can keep sharing and telling ourselves haha

I'm a fan of Rian Johnson too. "Looper" introduced me to the time-loop genre (even though my friend was begging me to watch it because I wasn't fan of sci-fi back then). You don't know how glad, astounded and pleased I was when I found and watched "Reset"!

Edit: And I think the world of detective/mystery/suspense/thriller is forever grateful for Agatha Christie :D

Yeah, I only realised recently too haha. I think it's a good thing when it comes to giving recommendations for instance.

You wrote most of what I thought but too lazy to share hahaha. Thank you.

His character was memorable. Thank you for sharing.