I’ve watched this drama more than once and don’t tire of it. Zhao Shuran and Zhu Yanmanzi were the perfect couple for the leads and the supporting cast was well chosen. The main characters played their rolls so convincingly you can feel the emotions they go through. Too many reviews are comparing this drama to the novel. In doing so they are doing themselves a great dis-service. I have not read the novel so I’m able to view the story without a preconceived notion of how it should be played. Zhao Shuman is handsome but showed no arrogance and was not a narcissist. I felt he played a very humble roll. Zhu Yanmanzi was the perfect choice as the plain but highly intelligent admirer carrying the unrequited affection for him. I will watch this drama a few more times before moving on to another but will keep it in my thoughts as a sweet love story.