i like that they're lovers from the start, its so grown, and very sweetalso the ml seems to be better now at acting,…
i didn't know he had a reputation for looking like he'd rather be somewhere else lol. i saw a video of him and kong xueer at an event to promote the drama, and he looked exactly as you had described: wanting to be anywhere else.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAr84fkq/
so disappointed in her after epi 16. both siblings have become unlikable
edit: sorry i read your question wrong. i thought you said "is the ml a playboy in the novel." no, he is not a playboy in the drama.
ep 8: https://w.mgtv.com/b/880174/24440952.html