Bijou

Decent watch for remarriage drama.

I quite like Meng Na and Liang Siwei work together. Since i like their first collab and not fond of their second collab. I tried to watch with little faith.

Plot is about FL is washed-up movie star who, to pay off her debts, tries to regain her former glory. She's tricked into participating in a dating reality show, only to discover that the show's director is actually the brother of her ex-husband.

The entire plot revolves around the dating reality show, with the ML going to great lengths to prevent the FL from creating CP with other male contestants. At the same time, he provides her with considerable help and care on set. During their time together, they find that their relationship seems to have returned to what it once was. ML works even harder to remarry, and the two finally confess their feelings. FL explains the reason for the divorce: they spent too little time together, and neither supported the other during major events. She felt marriage shouldn't be like that, and coupled with being manipulated by the SFL,FL misunderstood ML, leading to the divorce.

The plot is average. But for the chemistry between the leads still sufficient and enjoy to watch.

Recommended if you like divorce back to remarriage troupe.

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Zhang Chi is sole saviour in this drama

I watch many version and this is still watchable to me. Lily Zai suits kind of meek character even her crying scene is not very convincing but with her manner she make it like broken bunny. Zhang Chi is the soul of this drama, he could make FL character flaws was not shown too much. The Chemistry is there even there is not burning too much. It has slightly 20% of their efforts. The Plot is actually quite slow paced that make you can sleep because there is dragged on the middle while they abruptly solved it fast.

Only recommended if you are fans of of both actors.

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The Refined version of Gu Xin Wan-Attorney Yan

There is many version of Gu Xin Wan-Attorney Yan plot and nothing could beat Yuyin Shen Haonan version until i saw this version.

The plot is meticulously well written without leaving abrupt and correct the flaws of previous version (the son involvement in this story, ML met his son, FL redemption from ML family, FL confront her father and her stepmother, FL tried to open her heart to ML). The cat mouse between the couple is not dragged like previous version and i like how ML are quick witted to realize FL is not guilty from her crime. Du Yafei and Ma Lejie chemistry unfortunately couldn't beat Yuyin and Shen Haonan version but plot wise they latter version got their benefit since they minimize the plot hole. The comedy in this version is barely exist and i still like how they fix the plot holes that previous version couldn't hide.

If you focused on plot, i suggest to watch this version instead.

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Mundane story with glittering effect

This is my first Wang Haozhen drama and always my first to go drama. The story is quite simple about how female lead and male lead met under blind date and getting married for a day until to found out they got wrong person. The got their relationship platonic since Male Lead are being forced to marry by his grandma and Female lead wants to get out from the house by making contractual marriage. The kisses is not that sensual but the feeling of longing is there. The chemistry between Wang Haozhen and Han Yutong is on there despite not getting much skinship (hope they can cooperate again). The ending is satyisfing. The things that i don't really like is how Female lead stepfather is not getting punished despite his bad behaviour. Recommend to people who want to watch non Han Yutong CP drama.

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Like the ambiguous tug of war of the leads

Watched this drama last year. Should i said Yuyin acting was getting better than her previous drama? Yes. I still select her drama based from my mood but this one was exception since Zhang Chi's performance always consistent. Both acting and production are excellent, with sophisticated aesthetics. The lead actors, compared to many previous versions, perfectly fit the roles, creating a strong chemistry. Yu Yin presents the character's resilience and vulnerability in layers.

At first, it seems like only FL is trapped in the cage but soon, it's ML, cage; and finally, the world itself is a cage, and the process of breaking free is also a process of mutual healing between ML and FL. At the beginning, I completely understood FL and thought ML too obsessive and terrifying; but in the middle, I gradually understood ML. He was born only because of the word "suspected," had that kind of family in the alternate storyline, and was forgotten by everyone in the main storyline. Only FL could prove his existence, understand him, and see him, so he could only cling to it tightly. FL is also equally strong. Her journey from disliking ML to falling in love with him is portrayed very realistically, from initial attraction and hesitation to restraint, giving up, and finally, true love. The ambiguous, tug-of-war between the two characters is absolutely captivating.

The cons about this drama the relationship between the leads was not completely unfolded yet and too short.

Recommended if you like ambiguous tug of war of the leads

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The plot was actually fine but no sparks between the leads

Okay, i watched this because i liked Du Yafei acting and *cough* to be honest i am not really fond of Liu Xiyu acting style, she actually have wooden expression but her good expertise she could build some romance chemistry and decent kisses with her Male Leads but i think her attempts is failed despite they are have plenty of good kisses. The one things that annoyed me, only Du Yafei voice was not original while another characters seems to use their real voice.

The development of their relationship feels unnatural; they didn't have much of a foundation beforehand, and then they suddenly slept together on their wedding day. It make me baffled.

The good point about this drama is SML. Although unknowingly in love and unable to get the girl, SML doesn't do anything inappropriate, making him more normal than the other male supporting characters in the same script.

FL isn't a naive innocent; she's clear-headed, independent, and rational, seeking revenge on the spot and handling situations calmly. ML is a perfect character: emotionally stable, gentle and considerate, and possesses the demeanor of a leader.

Although FL sometimes doesn't speak up, she doesn't really need to, ML notices anything amiss immediately, eliminating any possibility of misunderstanding. Besides, FL has a great older brother who helps her resolve internal family conflicts and acts as her support. From FL's perspective, the world couldn't be more perfect.

I still recommended this despite lack of spark between the leads

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I love how they put sexual innuendos in this drama

I watched this drama because my friend recommend Wu Yuhang works and saying he is tissue brand ambassador in this drama or to put it explicitly dai fei kei man, He Ling Yao is good kisser but Wu Yuhang was quite wild in this drama. His kisses was full of affection rather than lust which is kind of rare case on short drama. (Lin Fensong was included in this case that's why i enjoy his drama). It's not one of those intimate scenes that are intensely sexual but make you feel uncomfortable watching and its not just the sake for add the kisses for sake for buzz but it was related to the story.

The plot was actually average about secret marriage office romance between cold killer but doting husband ML and meek rabbit FL but scriptwriter has skill to make this drama more entertaining. This director of this drama have skill about how to put nuances scene especially in those intimate scenes. There is many sexual innuendo scene in this drama which i don't mind at all since ML was borderline cannot control himself when he near FL. The Banana scene was too hilarious. The plot was okay in the first but it kind of dragged for a few minutes in the middle but they keep on track again. I was too relate about those poor office co-workers.

For the characteristic, ML is a top-tier character he was too clingy to FL and kept his image in office and FL is also incredibly intelligent. They've been childhood sweethearts, so even though some people try to sow discord, FL always believes in the ML always keeping quiet and never misunderstanding him, except for ML getting jealous while digging for wild vegetables. Most importantly, they completely trust each other and aren't easily swayed by others .I liked how ML handled his own enemies.

For the cons, thoses scars are quite lazy works for VFX people.

Recommended to watch.

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FL was quite most annoying person for transmigrated drama

I watched this yesterday since i liked recent Li You Lin and Jin Lu Ying collaboration and watch this drama. Both lead acting are decent especially Li You Lin ; he can transformed from cruel villain to clueless lovefool. I quite like puppy in this drama too bad his screentime was only for first part of drama.

The plot is about FL who transmigrated into the ML's era as his first wife who died earlier while she reading history article about him-corrupt and cruel politician.ML was chooses to buried with his first wife. She is basically lackluster in modern era so she didn't develop everything like other transmigrated FL in other dramas. The first half FL just following her knowledge on her history article so she just want to divorce ML like ML promised when they married. ML already begun to fall for her. ML true feelings are revealed when she risks her life to shield him. FL just wants to prevent him from becoming corrupted and killing fewer people, but he ends up falling for FL and not wanting a divorce anymore

The supporting characters are also well-developed; the eldest sister-in-law and Lord Lu both have their moments.

The second half was frustrating, highlighting a man who's tight-lipped and a woman who lacks boundaries. ML and FL almost never fully trusted each other. I even suspected at one point that the FL loved Lord Lu even Lord Lu was quite confused or simple term FL is Lord Lu hardcore fans, I quite understand most of viewer frustrated with FL and i first didn't understand why ML want to be buried by his first wife but i need the explanation of FL first life as first wife.

I quite how the kisses was elevated from the first until the last one the romance chemistry between Li You Lin and Jin Lu Ying was quite good.

Quite decent watch if you are quite patient person. with FL stubbornness.

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Beside good kisses, nothing could satisfy me from this drama

I watched this even before i watched Liang Wenjing and Zhao Tingyi version but i couldn't enjoy this drama. I even tried to fasten the speed of drama to avoid dropped for this drama. I love Wang Xuan but i never found Yu Ling acting was not good-she needs some proper acting lesson; most of her drama are disappointing me. The only good thing in this drama was the kisses even the chemistry between the lead were average.

The overall story is a mess, the pacing is terrible, the characters are ruined, almost all the supporting characters have been cut, and those who remain are just tools to make ML more better. ML characterization was too plain and has no charm. FL characterization was mess. She was so immature and childish and it feels i watched some of choppy idol drama instead of relating of FL situation.

I wont recommend this drama

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If you ignore the romance part, it was good.

I watched this as someone who had experience laid off when i was sick. So I will make review based from FL perspective.

FL has no privilege. She's just like us—an unlucky person who gets laid off on her first day of employment, an ordinary person who stays up all night working on a proposal. Her story begins in the depths of despair and is completed through resilience. I like Liang Wenjing acting in here. It feels natural without being over cute in no place.

This drama is very well-made, especially the workplace scenes. Although there are some dramatic exaggerations, the set design is excellent, and the characters' development is clear. Many working professionals who watched this drama must have felt a jolt of unease (including me). The overly realistic plot created a strong sense of discomfort, especially the scene where they congratulated someone with sex, was particularly triggering. I want to tell young girls be very careful when you encounter this kind of so-called mentor in the workplace. This drama shows difficult for young women to discern whether a powerful figure's success is due to age, position, or love. Once you have a relationship with a powerful figure, all your hard work will be erased.

The cons is the romance part; Zhao Tingyi almost didn't show any chemistry with Liang Wenjing. It feels Liang Wenjing trying hard to build up the chemistry but Zhao Tingyi builds some invisible wall for her. Don't know why Zhao Tingyi skills in here kind of being nerfed. If the chemistry were there, it would be more better.

Still recommended to watch.

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The first half of drama were fine but it went downhill afterward

I watched this last year because both actors are likable. You need to know the first scene about the Shower Kiss was that hot. Zhang Shan is one of great kisser in duanju. Sexual Tension between Yao Guanyu and Zhang Shan was there.

The first half of the drama was quite fine when FL wants to stay away from ML and ML tried to get her. The major turnoff was half of this drama until the end of drama, FL didn't have a backbone, she just followed her foster mother advice and ML was to scared to rebel from her mother. It was a snoozefest and dragged the same problem without any proper solution.

Was on verge of dropping this drama and i tried to watch with speed of 1.75x and it's not worth it.

Only for Hardcore fans.

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Everyone is crazy (in both way)

I watched this because i love all three actors in here and finally Yu Long is playing as antagonist (not with his real CP) so i can watch in ease. Zhang Jinyi acting was commendable and her chemistry with Liang Siwei is overflowing and the kisses scene were so playful.

Plot is about ML is released from prison and gives the FL a mission: to get pregnant with his brother's child to sabotage his arranged marriage. The female lead is shocked: "...What?" ( I am with FL in this time)

This drama reminds me of Zhen Ziqi-Zhao Xixi drama but with difference ML initially had feelings for the FL for the first time, leading to some regret, but this initial attraction wasn't enough to overcome his initial plans. Later, his feelings intensified, unable to resist. Liang Siwei can create portrayal of the changes in his feelings for the FL—his initial attraction and subsequent regret

Two crazy MLs, one is a tough-talking but soft-hearted god, the other is a ruthless person who pretends to be weak but actually strong. Poor FL is caught in the middle. She's already in a quagmire, yet she still has a kind heart. Forced to navigate between two dilemmas, she seeks survival and a new life.

Although FL is being held hostage by ML, she knows how to negotiate, resist, and even manipulate the MLs. FL's ability to discern the problem with the tea and use it to her advantage is commendable! Zhang Jinyi is such a perfect fit for the role.

ML's brother is a complex and multifaceted character, offering many twists and turns; you know he's bad, but he remains enigmatic. I like Yu Long quirky charm in this drama.

Personally the team want to give Hong Kong style cinematography but somehow ended using too many blue filter.

Recommended to Watch.

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Decent Wen Xi-Shang Chen version

I was watching this drama last year and i really eager to make a review since i quite obsessed with Wen Xi and Shang Chen version.

Zhang Yilun nailed the realistic CEO; his cold expression is quite intimidating and his acting was not overly excessive. Personally i am not really fond of Wang Yujing acting but she slightly better in this drama but need to level up her acting skill. The chemistry is quite decent to watch.

The first half is somewhat similar to the third version, with many inner monologues, but it feels much more natural than the third version. The monologues contrast sharply with her outward actions, vividly portraying a cold-faced but warm-hearted character, thus highlighting the significance of the monologues. The scenes showcasing her strength are fully preserved: confronting her adoptive mother (without crying), confronting the professor, confronting the Zhou family, confronting her colleagues—a strong woman's image is fully presented.

The costumes, makeup, and props show that this is the limit of a low-budget production. There are plenty of kissing scenes filmed beautifully with a good atmosphere. The dialogue is fast-paced. The original voice acting and the lead actors' performances are also good, making for a very enjoyable viewing experience. The only drawback is the limited screen time for supporting characters, making the overall drama feel somewhat thin.

The biggest letdown on this version is older brother is completely unacceptable in every terms; his looks, dialogue, acting, and charisma are all lacking. Although his role is small, it's quite important for the story.

Although the supporting characters and family relationships were significantly cut, and the romance between the ML and FL was accelerated, the overall viewing experience is quite good.

Even this drama is not best adaptation you still need to watch this.

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It was decent drama

I was watching this because i like Liang Siwei and Zhang Jinyi. Both has overflowing chemistry and decent acting skill.

After watching this version, I realized just how bad the first version's scriptwriter was. It was clearly a good script, but the changes were a complete mess, a real waste of the first version's actors. This version has a clear storyline, a three-dimensional structure, a tight and smooth pace, and characters whose actions are consistent with their established personalities. The FL's past was incredibly dark, but the ML's tragic past was partly caused by the original FL.

ML becomes the FL's salvation, and at the same time, he reconciles with his past and no longer sees revenge as his life's purpose. The kiss was not too much but it was decent when the emotions are right, or when the plot requires it, is perfectly fine—fresh and not cheesy.

The only downside is the constant cigarette scenes; it's like smoking for the sake of smoking.

Recommended to Watch.

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