Bijou

Warning if you hate mild violence, please turn away.

I actually watch this when i found Yu Peishan's Shen Mubai first and realized his other cast is Chai Huixin.

The story is actually decent, and the acting of the Yu Peishan and Chai Huixin and the rest of the cast is acceptable. It avoids the typical clichéd banter and excessive physical altercations found in bad dramas. If you want to see romance please turn away and if you can stand mild violence, run!

Plot is about FL who already got her vision back from being blind and want to inform her husband aka ML but it turns ML was having affair with mistress and want to kill FL for her property and inherence.

I love how FL handled the situation, and the Ladies support in the end. Overall, this show is a good way to pass the time during leisure time.

Read More

Not that great drama to rewatch.

I watch this on two years ago because of Wang Xiaoyi back then. Huang Wenbo has filmed this same plot drama was filmed twice. The other one was Han Jiahui (I dont know if i want to watch that drama). Both of leads acting are...average.

This wasn't originally a good drama, but it's definitely not a tragic one either. FL was bullied in the early stages of her secret marriage, and even after it was discovered she was the boss's woman, she was still bullied. After the grandmother intervened, the FL never suffered any losses. ML has a great character; his first action was a paternity test. Just based on the FL's statement, it's far superior to most dramas of the same period.

I don't understand why ML didn't fire FL colleague who spread misinformation and harm FL. It so frustrating.

Maybe hardcore fans from Wang Xiao Yi and Huang Wen Bo could watch this. I wont rewatch this again.

Read More

Ordinary Revenge drama

Typical ordinary revenge plot, the story's ingenious plot structure is like a nested maze. Lack of romance and its fine since Hu Dong Qing and Liu Xiao Xu didn't have any chemistry. The kiss was too dry. Their acting is excellent, but the tension just doesn't appear in scene.

While the opening is indeed generic, some scenes are meticulously designed. For example, the fact that the FL was raised by her father's killer is itself a part of her childhood scheme. Furthermore, the fact that her adoptive father uses drugs to control her is far more sophisticated than using her mother's ashes, her sick grandmother, or her vegetative grandmother like usual Chinese short drama.

The plot is relatively simple, the pace is fast, and overall it's just average. I watched it because of Liu Xiao Xu.

Read More

Not particularly great

I was eager to watch since i want to watch A Shang drama with Chen Tian Xiang and left slightly sour on my mind.

Interactions between leads are minimal, and the romance isn't particularly sweet. The costumes and props are adequate but not outstanding.

The plot twists are weak;. The villains are the same few throughout, and they're always there. The plot lacks logic, focusing on a single, easily predictable villain. FL is overpowered throughout, but they never truly eliminate the villains until the very end. In the end, the villains are dealt with by themselves, resolving issues that were unresolved. ML in here is just like background character.

Only recommended to A Shang fans.

Read More

Melodramatic drama that i enjoy.

I watch this last year and decided to rewatch to take this opportunity to share my personal opinions.

This drama combines elements of arranged marriage, terminal illness, and power struggles within a wealthy family, weaving a captivating love story from initial suspicion to growing concern, to initial attraction, and finally, a love that runs deep.

FL effort to being traditional wife is not well-received by ML. In ML's memory, she is dull, lifeless, and resembles a woman from the old era. Later, FL hands him divorce papers, and the previously dull woman suddenly comes alive.

ML seems to realize there's a reason for FL departure, but he will respect her choice and secretly investigate to try and win her back. He calmly cooperates with FL , while secretly doing what he believes is the most reckless and worthwhile thing: silently using his own bone marrow to save her. He felt incredibly happy that his blood could flow into the FL's. When they were together, their outward appearance seemed calm, but there was an underlying tension.

The actors are natural and uninhibited. What impressed me most was the tender kiss between the FL and the ML in bed after the FL learned that ML had donated bone marrow to her.

Wished for Guo Yuxin and Wang Kaimu second collaboration and worth to watch.

Read More

No matter what people said, i always love the ending.

I watched this when i am on Huang Yunyun binge festival and i quite enjoy this drama.

FL in this drama has the most difficult role to take down in any short drama I've ever seen, bar none. Initially, she has to hide her arranged marriage from her husband (SML) while simultaneously developing feelings for the male lead, all while dealing with the power struggles of the SML's savior and his "white moonlight" (idealized love interest). Later, she has to enter the palace and fight against the male lead's harem. ML is a cold-blooded, ruthless emperor with a deceased "white moonlight," who doesn't even kiss anyone. FL meticulously plans and slowly wins the MLs heart, eliminating her rivals one by one. Her schemes are fresh and unconventional, with unexpected processes and outcomes that are refreshing. Huang Yunyun and Wang Yuwei are quite match by looks and their chemistry were decent to watch.

Drama's ending was perfectly adapted, avoiding many common pitfalls of short dramas and i always think the ending was too good to be true.

Read More

Assertive alpha female X Manipulative green tea male

I was trying to remember other version of Wang Nan- Lu Lulu drama and it was Shen Haonan-Wen Moyan version which MDL didn't have the page.

Plot is about FL and her scumbag husband was to get married. On their wedding day, the husband's personality completely changes drastically and he disappears. FL single-handedly supports the company. Four years later, she reports her husband's death, finally forcing him to reappear. She finally gets her wish and divorces the seemingly perfect but ultimately rotten marriage (The scene was so iconic)

FL best friend, celebrates the occasion at a karaoke bar by having her brother-ML, who secretly loves the female lead, pretend to be a male model to advance his career.

To appease FL grandmother, FL has a one-night stand with the ML, and initially falls for him. However, due to his attentiveness and gentleness, she gradually develops feelings for him. The two signed a sugar daddy/sugar baby agreement.

Lu Lulu herself has a very strong and assertive aura, perfectly suited for this domineering female CEO role. The emotional scenes are also very heart-wrenching; she's independent on the outside but soft on the inside. Wang Nan is quite good as Green Tea Male lead and it feels better than Shen Haonan one.

Recommended to watch.

Read More

Though it was angst drama but turn out to be sweet drama

I was thought this drama is full of angst since i was thought it was about pseudo-incest but I was surprised it was actually super sweet short drama with plot twists. The Chemistry between Duan Meiyang and Peng Yao are too sweet.

ML is initially indifferent to the FL since he thought her mother was the reason his mother died. FL is even more impressive. She earns her tuition through her own efforts, making her an economically independent and talented young woman and she was the one who disagree with her mother marriage to ML father.

Despite FL 's coldness towards FL, the two gradually realize their importance to each other through their interactions. After many twists and turns, they finally come together, overcoming numerous misunderstandings and difficulties, and found FL real family.

I have to recommend this drama! The actors' performances are absolutely amazing and the ending was satisfying.

Read More

Funsies Fantasy

I watch this because i was on the Sun Qian Xun mood.

Plot is about ML, after having a child, is only allowed five years to live, needing the child's heart's blood to prolong his life. Due to a serious illness, he needs his son's heart's blood as a medicine to prolong his life, which puts him in a dilemma between morality and family responsibility, and also causes conflict with FL. ML's father is a blue phoenix, ML is a red phoenix, and ML is a golden phoenix.

The CGI in this drama is decent for short drama. I love banter between Sun Qianxun and Zhang Yuntao but for romantic couple they lack the chemistry for that.

This drama is worth to watch.

Read More

This drama shows All He Jianqi really lacks.

I watched when i was still not found of He Jianqi acting and this is one drama i didn't like it

The story is simple: FL deeply loves the ML and forces him to marry her, which he then does. After marriage, the ML constantly wavers between loving and not loving her. He torments the FL,FL wants to leave and fakes her death.ML realizes his feelings and ultimately chases after FL in a dramatic way.

I don't like both of the leads characterization both are bad guys and i never justified their action. He Jianqi acting skill kinda obviously lack since it was his earliest time. Zhai Xingran acting in here is quite potential, she need to be polished to make her acting better.

Wont recommend this drama.

Read More

What a corny drama to start my journey.

I watch this on first month discover Chinese Short Drama and felt the plot was brainless at the time and my statement never changes.

FL married ML was for love, but unexpectedly, she was first sent to prison, then had her leg crippled. A fire resulted FL being accused of death. However, a month later, at a high-class banquet, "Anna," who has a similar face to FL, actively approaches ML, and a revenge plan unfolds.

For simple review ; revenge plot isn't satisfying.

The kiss was OK since it's Meng Na and Ma Xiao Yu. However, considering the filming timeline, it feels a bit awkward to watch.

Read More

Plot is okay but this is for fans

I watch this because of Tiktok ads and I quite have 50:50 feeling about this. The plot is actually Ok since i like revenge drama but i was on mood to torturing myself so i give myself try.

The pacing was fast, the storylines were well-developed until 15 minutes of ending and some of the plot twists and climaxes The ML and FL were intelligent and articulate, and most importantly, they were a great match.

Personally, i don't fond of Zuo Yi acting because she always look one dimensional character and her mimic is always same when she frown and her acting is not improving compare to her same peer on pioneer era of short drama. Zhang Tingrui has improved a lot compared to his previous drama with Han Yutong. He might be a bit too immature for a domineering CEO role, but he's very suitable for this kind of younger, competitive, and scheming character. The chemistry between the leads still sufficient to keep me watching this.

The show was average, but I didn't like the ending; it had to be a complete mess and fall into generic formula. Only recommended to hardcore fans.

Read More

Despite this drama being my favorite, Ma Xinyu needs to practice.

I watch this because of Wang Haozhen and i liked this drama despite the plot was average.

FL's life is turned upside down overnight due to the unexpected death of her parents, forcing her to go abroad. Years later, upon returning, her best friend's brother, ML suddenly appears, staying by her side relentlessly, his intense gaze almost melting her heart. When he sees FL picking up her suitcase again to leave, ML can't resist.

The plot is actually bland, and the interactions between the ML and FL are also rather bland. The semi-forced love in the early stages is okay, but it becomes a bit dull after marriage; it loses the charm. This drama completely no angst, no melodrama, no villainous SFL, no drugging, no kidnapping, no shielding which is fine to watch.

Personally i don't fond of Ma Xinyu acting there are many moment show her lack of conveying her emotion. She needs to get practice on crying scene and make good chemistry with her ML.

This drama was the very good kissing scenes. That was one of the reasons I managed to finish watching it. This is also my favorite Wang Haozhen drama beside his two dramas of Lu Lulu and Han Yutong one.

Read More