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Hope in the season 4 they wont use Wang Peiyan character as a joke anymore.

Finally i have mood to writing review about Tainai and the greatest things in this drama are supporting casts especially the brothers (the grandpa's also included in this) so it was expected to getting popular.

Personally Li Keyi as Rong Yun was average because if the supporting cast was from unknown actors the result is absolutely different.

The earlier episodes had some flaws; for example, the woman was pregnant, and a DNA test could have been done directly, but they dragged it out for several episodes. The later plot was good even they added so many F4 reference, Yuyin scene in Good Girl, etc but maybe the jokes didn't make me laugh or i was too tensed when i watch this.

Chen Tianxiang in here was so refreshing and his role was an significant role quite like his tandem with Wu Tianhao. Personally Meng Na character was unnecessary in this story and her acting is her comfort zone. One of the cons of this drama is they are over the line with Wang Pei Yan slapstick joke and his character was like the idiom frog in a coconut shell by scriptwriter.

Still decent watch and personally Tinghuadao are milking this series and making Tainai 4 with Cai Xinyang as Li Keyi's love interest.

Recommended to watch for stellar supporting casts.

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The Great Grandma reference is letdown for me.

I already watched Yunmiao 5 and want to make review about this drama.

My biggest pet peeve this drama its similarly same to Tainai at the first and it feels lack of originality previous Yunmiao series.

Xue Binhong's fake eunuch setting and appearance add some comedic style to the drama, the plot is smooth, the pace is a bit slow at the beginning, but the pace is good after the obsession appears.

There's still a lot of verbal sparring, and the pacing hasn't improved significantly. The first story was decent, with some unexpected twists. The plot is driven purely by dialogue, making it difficult for the audience to connect with the story.

It really lacks the mysterious surprise of the first time. After the Empress's death and the appearance of the fourth princess's obsession, it enters the familiar rhythm of solving cases and helping to resolve obsessions. The character design and plot of the little girl Yun Xi acting are outstanding.

This is how i see the best Yunmiao series 1>4>3>2>5

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Too many verbal-sparring

I tried to watch Li Jingye drama since she was familiar to me but i didn't know her name and it was first time to see Chai Haochen drama. Both of leads acting are decent especially Li Jingye. Chai Haochen still need to learn to make expression in his face his face was too poker face for entire time or maybe it just his concept so i don't know.

Plot is about Father favors the younger daughter aka SFL to excess, making her a spoiled brat princess; marry nouveau riche ML aka SML, while the elder daughter aka FL marries to the rural farmer aka ML.

Beside long-term verbal sparring from SFL and SML, i was annoyed with kissing scene using camera tricks making romantic scene experience being decreased.

Still recommended to watch if you just want to kill a time.

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Zhai Yiying first enjoyable drama..

Actually i watch this last year i never think Zhai Yiying has acting skill until i see this. Personally i liked Wang Yiran-Shi Tong drama so i give my self try to see another version.

I consider this Zhai Yiying's representative drama. Her makeup and styling in this drama suit her better than in any other drama I've seen. She perfectly embodies the charming cuteness of a young girl, and her crying scenes are decent. For me she is better Wen Li on this version than Shi Tong.

This is my first time watching Li Quan Cheng's drama, but his sexual tension is amazing. I realized this is also his peak in terms of styling. However, their two kissing scenes are like two clam spirits, terrible. The flaws don't detract from the overall quality. He needs to catch up Wang Yiran acting skill.

One thing I don't understand is that ML is also reborn, so why did he keep rejecting the FL in the beginning? He never understand love in either of his two lives.

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The point was for Wang Nan

This review is dedicated for Wang Nan.

Plot is about FL meets ML gentle philanthropist, and they fall in love and marry. What she thought would be the start of a happy life turns into a nightmare. Initially traumatized by her childhood, she hides the truth from her husband. She's also threatened with intimate photos by the SML , making her afraid to confess. ML was not good person either. He's committed many illegal acts, and the philanthropist persona is just a facade.

Wang Nan's portrayal of the ML, who suffers from schizophrenia, is incredibly intense, particularly his abusive behavior and intense gaze was so scary. Wang Nan's delivery and acting skills are definitely good enough for serious dramas. I'm liking him more and more; his performance in this drama was truly outstanding.

Personally i like the message from this drama but Zuo Yi acting are not my cup of tea.

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It was more depth than common revenge drama

I was quite happy to see Ma Le Jie and Chen Gang acting in this drama.

Based on the synopsis, I thought it was just a typical revenge-themed drama, but after watching half of it, I realized it wasn't that simple. FL emotional is well-developed, far superior to typical revenge dramas. The only thing that can hurt her is the behavior of the ML (after all, she loved him deeply and wasn't completely disappointed, so it's understandable).

Even when FL patience and love to ML are completely gone, and she's pregnant, she resolutely refuses to turn back, her only thought being to keep the child and leave the father.

The mistress isn't your average mistress (I won't spoil it here; you'll find it more interesting to watch), and the SML also has his own love interest. The supporting characters aren't stereotypical or merely tools, making the drama's scope far greater than typical revenge dramas. The pacing is tight and smooth, the network of relationships is vast and complex, the characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns, making it captivating.

I really like the ending it was refreshing.

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Only the kiss and FL characterization are worth to watch.

Real Couple is genuinely appealing with great figures, and the intimate scenes are well-done, especially the kissing scenes. The bedroom scenes in the first two episodes are also very atmospheric. FL characterization is well-developed—she's charmingly spoiled, adorable, and doesn't easily be bullied. She's also brave in matters of the heart and directly expresses her feelings.

The downsides are that the logic feels somewhat flawed, and too many plot holes seem designed to advance the main storyline. As a result, you can't really watch it with your brain. It's hard to understand why someone wearing a mask covering half their face wouldn't recognize someone they've been living with every day, why ML wouldn't even glance at the FL 's face before leaving after sleeping with her, and why he didn't know her disguise despite spending so much time with her, with no further explanation about it until the very end. ML in here was too stupid it make me wonder how come he become CEO and still get money despite his mindless brain.

Overall, it's a pretty good short drama suitable for mindless, sweet romance, especially for those who ship Cui Shiyi and Chen Jinghe.

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This drama is hidden gem.

Finally i found my favorite troupe in duanju, Student's Guardian ML with Home Teacher FL and Song Yujia as teacher? I am sold.

ML is a poor boy from an average family who failed the college entrance exam and has no house or car (who understands the significance of failing the college entrance exam and ending up in a second-tier university) while FL was model student who dedicate her dream to become teacher and they both met again at school reunion after student counseling. FL student who was ML nephew was their cupid since he wants to dating his peers.

ML is deeply devoted and loyal, but limited by his abilities and circumstances, he can't bravely express his love. FL is equally devoted and loyal, bravely independent, and loves passionately and persistently. Without her courageous pursuit of love, the two are destined not to be together. I feel bad for SFL she is the one who stay with ML but she cannot warm his heart and waste her 7 years. Luckily she understand and not become antagonist in this drama.

Conflicts arise from differing perspectives. The two mothers of the ML and FL represent two different viewpoints among elders, making it impossible to judge right or wrong. In reality, FL's mother statement is right.

Recommended to watch slice of life feeling.

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Surprisingly sweet drama without angst

I watch this because of Peng Yao. Surprisingly the chemistry between Peng Yao and Cao Tian Kai are good to see even better than few of Cao Tian Kai previous FL.

This is the fastest record of Cao Tian Kai showing his abs less than 3 minutes in beginning of the drama and he just using blazer to flaunt his body (I am not complaining).

I forgot the other version (perhaps Yuyin-Yao Guanyu one but i don't really fond of that drama). The plot is rich, the pacing is tight and smooth, the logic and details are reasonable, and it's pure sweetness throughout.

ML is a cunning wolf, endlessly doting and flirting, while the FL is a cunning little rabbit, weak but intelligent, and always tries to find ways to save herself instead of waiting for the ML. There are almost no misunderstandings between them throughout the series; they're both talkative, and later, when they're manipulated by the villain, things might drag but not too long unlike other dramas.

The only drawback might be that the ML's uncontrollable emotions are quite obvious, while the FL's emotional moments lack subtlety. However, its still worth to watch.

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Kind of Disorganized drama made by Deadliner

I need to apologize but this is one of Wang Haozhen mediocre drama.

The first half of this drama is like a cultural tourism promotional video, with a slow pace, showcasing the picturesque scenery of ancient villages, exquisite ethnic costumes, and the simple and honest villagers.

The narrative in the latter half of the series is somewhat disorganized: a gambling and thieving ex-boyfriend; an aunt and cousin plotting to seize the family fortune; the various aspects of life in a mental hospital… There's too much content to express, but not enough space, making it seem disorganized drama.

I don't see any chemistry between Wang Haozhen and Wang Gege even though their acting are completely fine. And the worst the characterization for the lead are inconsistent especially ML. ML's character, supposed to be an undercover police officer who emotionally restrained, wary, and somewhat detached but for some reason, the male lead in the series seems to be in a "love-struck" state (if they make his character as CEO it would be fine but current restriction made drama less rich CEO character persona).

Watching this feels like mending mismatch puzzled and try to glue with low quality paper stick.

Recommended to Wang Haozhen and Wang Gege fans only.

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Maybe I am not into this CP.

I watched Wang Haozhen-Hou Chengyue second collab and it was the best of their other works but never be my favorite pair from the both actors.

The ML's scheme is long term planned; the female lead falls in love after an arranged marriage. It's a sweet and angsty story with no angst. Both have good personalities, are straightforward, and their love is decisive. There's no SFL because it's impossible. The male lead is a perfect character; no woman other than the female lead could get close to him.

The chemistry between the leads is there, the sweetness is enough, there are no villains, and no melodramatic plot twists, but it's just too bland and boring. The leads character is not engaging and they dont have magic to charm me. It's a very ordinary romance between two extremely wealthy people, with almost no conflict from beginning to end.

It's not my cup of tea of Wang Haozhen sweet works. Maybe their solo fans will enjoy instead.

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