Bijou

Quite decent adaptation since its not my favorite plot.

This is adapted from Guo Yuxin-Ma Xiaoyu story with ancient time.

Plot is about with fictional diseases to initiate a couple's relationship. For my liking, the plot is not my favorite so there is many version that I abandoned. ML is quite pushover and using his power as crown prince to steal the bride. Their biggest problem is lack of communication and ML is not honest with FL about the truth. The chemistry is great and basically another Wang Haozhen repeat drama beside his collaboration with Han Yutong. The chemistry is shining bright and complement their superb acting.

The ending are based from your own beliefs. Depend of how you like the endings.

Recommended to watch regardless of the flaw.

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Ignore this version for your sanity.

I checked this drama after Li Shengxuan version and this is worst decision i ever made. Bai Xinyang acting was never improved from i started watching Chinese short drama. I wonder how he can keep his stiff acting for all the entire drama i ever watch (i watched around 5 dramas when he was the main lead and his acting was indeed bad even his supporting role on Wang Nan recent drama was not that good). Not to mention the Female Leads, i don't ever watched Zhang Rui En drama but the chemistry between them was non-exist, it feels like she reciting the dialogue. Avoid this, Avoid this, Avoid this. Unless you're blind hardcore fans of both actors.

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Still watchable despite chemistry was almost gone

I watched this drama years ago and this is another version from Charon-Liu Lange version. I need to confess i was quite liked this version but when i rewatch again i realized Chen Luxi but her expression is to stiff and her chemistry with Yang Yubin was somewhat below minimum. This version tends to be serious compared to first version but at least the good thing about this drama the child acting was not unbearable to watch..

The plot was quite meticulous until the "twist" part, they failed to execution the story and it feels like you build a card tower but you accidentally touch the middle part. and the tower was collapsed.

At least, i would recommended this drama to hardcore fans of the actors.

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Nice Try for making Office related drama but still unnecessary to make Sequel

I watched this because i quite like the first season even some of part were unrealistic but i can tolerate because it was rare on duanju drama didn't push the romance which is good for me who like to explore any genre. While first season focused on fake daughter real daughter trop the second season focused on after season 1 end—FL establish her own company and the "real" family called her for saving the company. I understand they make season 2 hoping to get raved as previous season even it was unnecessary to create sequel.

The first half continues the highlights of the first season, completely eliminating the excessive banter. The overall pacing is tighter, with intense clashes between the real world and the short drama world, perfectly capturing the feeling of the first episode. Unfortunately, the second half feels somewhat disjointed, as if the scriptwriter has changed. Having read the entire script, the biggest problem is that there's too much content, too many characters, and too much runtime, leaving insufficient groundwork for the supporting characters' storylines. The eldest brother is a typical incompetent CEO in short dramas, all talk and no action. His career is passable, but he lacks some memorable lines (I was really looking forward to him saying things like "I need all her information in 3 minutes" or "I'll bankrupt your XX family in 5 minutes").

The romance is excepted to be poorly developed, the character of Wen Rou isn't well-defined, and FL's solution—just 2-3 conversations—feels rushed. The second brother is probably the most successfully portrayed; a typical outlaw in short dramas, he learns his lesson after a few police calls. The third brother is a typical character who only cares about tokens, not people; there's too much pointless plot, initially portrayed as mysterious but ultimately useless. The character of Master Su is never well-defined and lacks the characteristics of a short drama. The villain is unconvincing, weak in both ability and intelligence, and lacks sufficient conflict with the FL. The lack of plot twists and turns severely diminishes the show's appeal. The plot regarding the interactions with the two female supporting characters is well-intentioned, but due to insufficient foreshadowing, the rescue, achieved solely through a few lines, feels somewhat farcical.

The final crisis, while attempting to portray the heroine's past acts of kindness as a reward, lacks sufficient impact. In summary, the main problem is that it tries to convey too much content, leaving insufficient time, and the plot and character development feel overly thin. The costumes, props, and sets are good, the visual quality is excellent, the filters are natural, and the original voice acting contributes to a pleasant viewing experience

It's neither outstanding nor terrible. Compared to typical short dramas, it offers a fresh perspective, but lacks compelling moments and a gripping plot, and still weaker in comparison to the first season. You can watch if you didnt mind of non romance drama.

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Lin Qiting was sole reason i watch this.

I watched this drama long time ago for Lin Qiting sake since i quite like her show even in her Male oriented drama. Wang Qian Shuo acting sometimes hit and miss for me and this is the sole reason i quite lazy to make review for this drama and end up rewatching for memory reminisce and it still decent drama afterall.

Lin Qiting always plays smart FL (this is one of her charm). At first, I thought she was weak and always bullied by her younger sister and SML, requiring MLto protect her. But actually, she had already guessed ML's identity, yet she didn't expose him and let him play around—she's quite doting and understanding quite different from other show.

Wang Qian Shuo performance in this drama was okay to watch but not on his best nor his worst. He plays younger brother ML well but some of his scene was stiff but i forgive him since ML was not to overbearing like general duanju formula.

The antagonist is quite old school style and the actor who played SML delivers.

Recommended to watch if you have nothing to watch or want to see Lin Qiting on her dominant character.

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If i judge hard, i will miss this drama

I watched this because Yang Luoqian I really like her as an actress in short dramas because I find her quite approachable even some of her script are terrible but i still willing to watch it for her.

I haven't seen other version beside Zhang Chi-Yuyin. This drama leaned into character growth more than romance. I really like the plot and character design. This one emphasizes the spirit I admire most: free will. FL's family uses love as a cage, forcing her to learn various traditional female virtues and looking down on FL achievements.

FL isn't heartless; she has feelings for someone, but she always maintains her independence. FL wants to work for the family company, but her elders berate her, believing it's not something a woman should do. ML expresses his support and promises to protect her. In other dramas, wouldn't the female lead be grateful to the male lead? but in this drama FL really want to prove her own quality instead for help which is rare on duanju settings.

"My twenty-plus years of hard work are less effective than a single word from the ML" This sentence hits really hard. The female lead's mother and aunt, under the guise of "for your own good," instill traditional female virtues in her. FL feels anger and pity for their misfortune and lack of self-reliance and i feel related to her at this point.

The ending is good; ML respects FL's freedom of choice and rewrites his own destiny. The greatest feature of this drama is that it doesn't imbue male characters with charm, nor does it cover up the blind obedience of women to their parents or husbands.

Recommended if you want to see how real Male chauvinism affect female in aspect of life.

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Good Kisses with no harmony

I watched this since i have nothing to review due lack of duanju updates in MDL and personally there is many good kisses from both of the lead (Well, it's Zhang Shan) but it lack harmony (it feels they only doing good kissing without any feeling involvement and it's so textbook acting from Zhao Guanyu) but the relationship growth between the lead was quite consistent. Huang Xingrou successfully make my blood boils as usual since his character was quite stupid narcissistic husband. The plot is quite well-written and ML grandparent was quite refreshing character. I dont like SML grandfather in here he is quite passive manipulative person. Not to mention SFL was quite annoying and her acting was too old school type. It stills have generic traits of duanju (Kidnapping, Mistaken Identity) so for someone who hates usual script of duanju you can skip this.

Only recommended since it has good kissing scenes.

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Still okay to watch.

I actually watch few version and have lukewarm opinion about the script. This version takes a slightly bittersweet approach. FL is adorable and well-behaved. ML stills good match for FL. In this version, ML's family background isn't as bad, and he admits his mistakes quickly. There are many interactions between the ML and FL; the male lead dotes on and loves the female lead, even saying during their breakup, "Why didn't she play the long game? Why didn't she overcome her difficulties before dumping him?" She even blamed herself for not being there for her during her painful period. The chemistry between Li Ya Ya and Li Ke Le are still passable to watch but not to make your heart fluttering. Still recomended if you dont really like angst and bittersweet drama.

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For some reason it it reminds me for indie film rather than duanju.

I watched this drama thanks to Tiktok advertisement and not really regret my choice. The topic is about older woman young man romance and this is one of the best one in duanju. I afraid this is most notable Wu Tian Hao and Lin Zixuan works. The cast team is doing gods works; excellent; the FL truly embodied a 29-year-old career woman, and ML resembled a 19-year-old young rich heir. I don't really buy the romance in this drama but the ambiguity wins me but i don't really want them to be together, This is the reason i give this drama 7 ratings.

The director team is the best; the production quality is even better than some long dramas. The switching between long and short shots, and the subtle camera movements during scene transitions, are all incredibly skillful. I am not pro at videography but this drama has some indie film feels rather than usual duanju.

The plot was relatable, a rare find in short dramas with normal price levels and a realistic legal system. ML was a cunning, slightly naive heir to a wealthy family, while FL was a cunning, powerful female lawyer. Their age and social status created many problems, which they resolved, but throughout the series, they remained true to their hearts and steadfastly chose each other. It was a mutually supportive relationship between an older woman and a younger man.

Recommended if you like the logical plot about older woman and young man.

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Drama Challenge: Find Bai Yan

I watched this drama because of Bai Yan and finally she got collaboration with Xie Yu Wang and i was baffled when i watched this because Bai Yan presence is more like guest star more than main character and the SFL tends to become Main character. The chemistry between the leads is only based on their looks. The interactions between them in the flashback and reunion scenes between them are reduced for supporting character.

The plot was a typical tale of a rich girl and a poor boy reuniting after a breakup, except the child and father are reunited first and instinctively recognize each other. It also includes some tropes about a pre-existing family marriage. The fresh concept is about retro setting.

Xie Yuwang really got soaked in the rain scene, that deserves praise. There are too many scenes these days where actor/actress just spray their hair with a couple of sprays and look dry when the rain scenes.

I was quite disappointed with this drama and wont recommend if you want to see Bai Yan.

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FL revenge was quite efficient

I watched this because of Chen Si and Jia Yixuan and it was actually decent drama but for some reason i put this drama on shelf and rewatch again for better review

A pure sweet drama disguised as a revenge story. ML actually know he's being schemed against but still insisting on spoiling FL trope is incredibly charming. The kissing scenes are frequent and intense, and the emotional entanglement is more captivating than the revenge plot. It's a very comfortable drama to watch as background sweetness. The kisses was alright and the first scene was quite padded kisses for me.

The plot is relatively complete, tight, and logically clear and smooth. ML and FL are both well-developed. ML is love-struck, although there's the trope of FL saving ML when he was a child (that trope is generic, but it makes sense, because otherwise how could people from different social circles easily get to know each other?). That's why ML likes and helps FL but his love for her is genuine. FL knew how to use ML's love and power to defeat the bad guys one by one, and she also recognized his good qualities, gradually falling in love with ML.

ML recognized FL their first meeting, secretly investigated her identity, and learned about her past, which led to his repeated help to her. FL is intelligent and resourceful. Although she initially wanted to take revenge through a man's power, she is quite smart compare to other character in another drama.

Recommended to Watch

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