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The Sweet Wen Xi-Shang Chen Version

I watched this last year and waited this to have MDL page so i can write my own review. Personally i am sucker for marriage after love plot and like other adaptation which is quite rare for me to liking the script. For this Wen Xi-Shang Chen has most different stories compare to other versions, this drama lacks of angst feeling of the couple, it feels like mundane couple with less of conflict.

Although it has a slow-burn title, it takes a fast-paced, high-sweetness route. ML and FL have mutual affection almost from the beginning. And the brother of FL only shown in the last 10 minutes of this drama.

Chen Fang Tong and Huang Haowen acting are quite decent at this adaptation But for me Huang Haowen's Shang Chen lack something that other version had the cold and mature that other version had maybe this drama want to interpert the sweetness of marriage. Chen Fang Tong didn't has the aloofness feeling for the FL. But the chemistry is still sufficient enough to watch.

The family conflict between FL and her real mother are lacking emotional feeling. It feels like mundane conversation.

The condom scene, it felt Huang Haowen tried held up his laughter.

The sweetness is very pleasant to watch. If you're prefer sweet version you could watch this.

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Quite a heavy drama

I watch this drama on last February and personally feels Kechun acting this drama rather was far better than Kechun in "Good Girl" (Good Girl was too overrated, Mark my word). This is for the first time Guo Yuxin couldn't catch ML acting since most of her drama her acting was superior than her other ML before Kechun (Not saying she is bad in this drama but Kechun truly shines in this drama). Supporting casts really did good job too.

This is plot about choice between love and hate, where everyone's choices lead to different destinies. Although the plot of this drama has been heavily criticized, because I'm a very empathetic viewer, I can understand things from each person's perspective, so I can enjoyed it.

I really dislike the FL's character. Her words and actions are inconsistent. She thinks the ML loves her older sister aka SFL so much, yet she actively kisses him. A normal younger sister in this situation wouldn't go any further with her brother-in-law for her sister's sake. And while she says she wants her sister to go back, she actually goes back to the male lead herself to reconcile, justifying it by saying that staying by his side is the only way to find evidence to prove his innocence.

Many people say the SFL also used FL but the problem is that their initial acquaintance was based on exploitation—one provided money, the other did the work. FL took the money and then betrayed her; I truly can't empathize with FL.

My heart only aches for the SFL since she deserve more better than this. When the ML's friend plants a bomb in the car to kill the SFL, the ML just lets it go, but as soon as he hears the FL is in the car, he immediately gets anxious and rushes to save them. This makes me feel like all the SFL's past relationships and youth were wasted and the worse of all SFL lying there alone while the seeing ML with FL.

Recommended if you are not morally right person.

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Old-fashioned acting method drama makes me disappointed.

Another drama I watched because of the actors, but was slightly disappointed. Leads didn't have any chemistry.

Wang Xuan is quite good at playing slightly crazy characters; the moment his eyes redden, he conveyed that stubborn, heartbroken feeling. Jiang Shiqi has played a blind person before, so playing a blind person again is a piece of cake for her.

Plot is about Blind FL was being targeted by her aunt after her father's death for the inheritance. While searching for her deceased brother, she encounters the ML, a professional con artist. For money, ML impersonates her brother and infiltrates her family, gradually becoming skeptical.

The entire drama revolves around the ML and FL fighting back and forth with the villains on the aunt's side for the inheritance, using rather childish methods! There's an endless suspicion of the ML's identity, with attempts to expose him! Even after the FL regains her sight, she deliberately doesn't reveal his identity to allow him to protect her; they're essentially using each other.

The supporting character acting's are quite old fashioned. Especially FL cousin.

The ending was deserve because ML own action.

I don't think general people would enjoy this even the fans of the actor didn't feel satisfied with the result.

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The elevated version of Bai Yan-He Cong Rui drama

When I watched this drama, the only thing i remember is unpleasant feeling after watch Bai Yan-He Cong Rui version (that version is from around 2023-2024) so i decided to watch hoping for better version.

The Plot is same ML and FL actually had feelings for each other during their school days, but a misunderstanding prevented them from being together. FL enters into a contract marriage with the male lead to repay a debt of gratitude. Both believe the other is a Cassanova, and after the marriage, they challange each other for "cheat you spouse whoever jealous first you lose".

The plot is cliché, but the lighthearted comedy style at least still better than Bai Yan- He Congrui version at every aspect. The chemistry between the Ma Xiao Yu and Zhang Jinyi are surprisingly good. Their attractive appearances and restrained acting, combined with this understated story, make for a really enjoyable watch. Ma Xiao Yu is very likable once he abandons his overly forceful, boss-like acting style. Although he doesn't quite capture the essence of a doctor, he's still a gentle, honest, and morally upright husband.

Zhang Jin Yi has a very distinctive beauty, gentle approach, and her acting feels alive and natural, not formulaic or stiff. She portrays a seemingly innocent yet powerful female CEO with a striking contrast. Ma Xiao Yu's portrayal of his gentle care for his mother-in-law and his resilience in performing surgery on her is very nuanced . He immediately comes across as a sensible, reliable, and filial son, capable of taking responsibility and showing empathy—it's hard for the FL not to fall for him instantly.

Recommended to watch if you want some light romance.

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Despite all criticism, I still enjoy this drama.

I remember when i want watch this drama on Youtube everyone almost complained about the Plot and Female Lead was too weak and this drama ends up on my waiting list. User @bibiyee convinced me to watch since I don't familiar with Li Shi Yao acting. I love Huang Yunyun and Dong Yi, they are quite underrated and no one of my drama friends talk about them.

Surprisingly, I enjoy this drama since i lower my expectation. Neither of Male Leads have green flag attitude they got their own red flag. The plot is not too dragging.

Huang Yunyun tends to play fickle female lead and the backstory of her action is make me understand since all her life was dedicated to ML (Li Shiyao) and know nothing about outside of the world.
Maybe it's just me but Li Shi Yao looks unwell in this drama maybe he got sick but he still delivered as scumbag manipulator ML. Dong Yi as SML are quite look green flag but scheming person. He kidnapped FL for power play (Lucky FL are quite accepting since she wanted to run away from ML)

The ending was okay even i prefer FL to heal herself first but I remember this is period drama.

Still recommended if you can tolerate anyone weakness character or scheming men who used woman for their power play.

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Mature Romance Story

I have watched Wang Gege-Wang Kaimu previous drama before and like it. I decide to watch since i like the CP and the plot seems decent and different compare to their previous one. Their chemistry in untouchable and it become one of my favorite on screen CP for both actors.

Since the previous one is more lean into romcon. It's kind of not too melodramatic but it quite mature romance. Love FL and ML character and relationship growth feel like you seeing sprout into little flower. The way they both try to release their inner trauma due their parents divorce are quite realistic and not too heavy. Too bad they kind toned down ML profession (since it's quite sensitive for the country).

Recommended if you want to see slice of life mature romance.

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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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Quite promising but Chaotic Ending (in both way)

I never though this drama is slowly turn to be reverse harem. But i quite enjoy the chaotic of the relationship.

The Plot is about FL found her husband had affair with green tea and want to divorce him. She went to bar to met stranger with mask who happened to be ML and just hooked up and left. ML was devastated and want to search FL without know her real identity. But FL met ML by knowing he is her husband uncle. Because she is too scared of him She search younger man who pretends to be her personal secretary.

I like how despicable SML aka FL ex husband character progression even he didn't deserve to be with FL he is just want to redeem himself to become slave and make his mother furious. The bonds between the MLs are quite harmonious despite they dislike each other

The ending is quite chaotic, She just got her harem without any commitment.

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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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Wang Xuan best drama.

I watched Wang Xuan works and this one is considered his best drama in term of everything. The plot, chemistry and character was so decent. There is no place for me to complain except over white make up from leads and how FL search the evidence was missing in this drama. Sun Lu Lu and Wang Xuan chemistry was overflowing and their kissing scene was quite daring.

This drama address social issue, Even though ML has fallen for her, initially he still has the mindset of "I'd give her anything except marriage." ugh classic generic formula. ML maintains a superior mindset, his attraction to the FL purely physical. He's all talk and no action, claiming it's just a fling, but he gets angry whenever the FL expresses any dissent. He tries to persuade her to give up on opposing the SFL.

FL don't want to be a third party, decides to completely break off her relationship with the ML and it was ML awakening.

The most touching turning point is when ML finally understands her choice. When he puts aside his pride and begs desperately, when he cancels the arranged marriage and frantically pursues FL what we see is not the fall of a domineering CEO, but the awakening of a soul.

Recommended to watch.

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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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OK,this is my limit.

I never understand why Ni Wu-Pei Huanyu got so many adaptation (16 version, i give up following the story) since there is unnecessary tug-and-war and misunderstanding with Open Ending. (If you like kind of sour story i just suggest to watch Dong Yi-Fu Yushu version instead). Personally i hope in Zeng Hui-Han Yutong version has angst with Open Ending (I want to have their film have Sad Ending since all of their collabs have Happy Ending) but i don't feel they follow the novel and just like their previous drama (for reference watch Tuning Hearts [2025]) Male Lead chase Female Lead with past misunderstanding. Their acting are on their comfort zone there is no complain just they kind bored of same plot formula on this CP.
Only recommended this, if you are true CP fans.

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Lighthearted Comedy drama

Actually i watch this on February and hold it since the source was being taken down. I watched again recently since current duanju are less interesting. It was Xu Yizhen first comeback on short drama after hiatus (she had finger injury).
This drama is lighthearted and entertaining revenge drama that's easy to follow and enjoyable to watch. It solely has strong comedy core since its Xu Yizhen signature and she is improving a bit compared her earliest drama. Her signature move is her ability to switch to a blank expression in a second. While her acting is sometimes slightly exaggerated and some expressions are a little awkward, this doesn't detract from her overall performance. 3 MLs are doing great job in here. Gan Wan Xing as Emperor Chu Yu has a strong presence and is gloomy and domineering. Compare to his other ancient drama, his acting is better in here.

The plot is fast-paced and concise, maintaining the interesting style typical of short dramas. FL's rebirth is filled with foresight and victories. Although FL ML, and the eldest prince all have heavy pasts, the overall story isn't overly so; instead, there are many joyful moments, making it a light and enjoyable drama, perfect for relieving stress after work.

Recommended to Watch

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