Bijou

Quite decent drama.

I watched this because of Hou Cheng Yue and have nothing to watch and realized the ML was Li Ruoxun. Speaking of ML character, he's really green tea-faced, competitive, and manipulative guy. He's quite interesting. He starts by boasting to the FL, calls her brother "brother," and acts all cute and pitiful. FL is brave and resourceful, a true general, and should go to the vast land to conquer and realize her ambitions For the romance chemistry, i feel they are kind lack on that think but i quite like other playful dynamic from the leads.

There's no reincarnation or time travel thing, be assured. The main plot of this drama is FL abandons the SML, and the SML and his mother reap what they sow. FL mistakes her savior for someone else, falls in love with the SML, and plans everything for him. The arrival of SFL leads FL to abandon SML. ML returns and proposes to FL, but she never agrees. In the finale, she only accepts ML. FL lets go very decisively, but SML keeps pestering her with his inexplicable confidence, while the ML keeps proposing to her, which she always refuses, finally accepting him in the end.

Worth watching if you're looking for something to watch.

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My exact question: People loves agonizing story, huh?

This drama is perfect example they live in their 2023 mind. Agonizing love when FL wasted their precious time to someone useless.

FL is miserable from beginning to end. "Gentle yet resilient" = weak but incredibly hardworking, her resilience is all used for enduring hardship. ML really has a white moonlight (ideal love), and he only has a whirlwind marriage with the FL because he thinks she looks like his white moonlight. He says he doesn't love SFL anymore, but his actions contradict his words. Between his white moonlight and FL, ML always chooses the white moonlight Classic favor outsourcing: the male lead owes his white moonlight a favor, outsourcing it to the FL to force her to back down.

Not watching it was the right decision. i made the wrong decision. You need to do another thing beside watching this.

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Another generic plot with okay ending

I watched this last year because of advertisement. The plot is indeed generic trop, ML and FL were spouse with her son but SFL comes to ML and badmouthing FL, FL tolerated him 3 times and told her son if ML never prioritize them. They will leave her dad yadda-yadda. She resigned from ML company and started new life. ML realized FL and her son are gone and pretend to be good person. In the end her own son called ML uncle since he never cared about him. ML and his hypocrisy are so annoying to watch. Both leads acting are okay but not making them engraved. I enjoy this but i don't want to rewatch anymore.

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Thank God to make Younger sister less annoying

There is too many version about , sisters mistakenly enter the wrong bridal chamber that i watched and i should said this one was completely making me devastated since i like 3 of the actors in here: Chen Zhengyang, Duan Meiyang, and Han Jiahui. Whoever cast Han Jiahui and Cheng Zi as siblings has eagle eye.

The strength of this version the younger sister aka Cheng Zi character was less annoying while other version always making younger sister looks like 5 years old spoiler brat and it was the best Younger Sister in all version that i watch. Han Jiahui may not have alpha woman aura but the chemistry between her and Duan Meiyang are quite enjoy to watch even their intimate scene was not too steamy but it feels warm. Finally, a family drama series understands the concept of "family matters are handled by family," and doesn't let outsiders meddle. For the styling, i have no problem with that.

This version has a smooth plot and solid logic. Finally, there's no villain with a father who goes crazy for no reason and whose intelligence seems to drop. The behavior of each character is logically sound, and the emotions develop gradually. As you watch, you naturally accept that the two couples love each other. MLs mother also got divorced, which cracked me up. The ML's father deserved it; he was always emphasizing rules and being domineering and unreasonable

But there are no real kissing scenes in this drama, I don't understand why Chen Zhengyang and Cheng zi used camera tricks since i know both of them can kiss. It was my biggest letdown in this version. If they add the kissing scene it would be perfect

Did I enjoy this? Yes. Will I recommended it? Plot wise, i still recommend this.

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It was quite refreshing Ma Xiao Yu role

I watched this Ma Xiao Yu and Jin Zi and plot wise it was the best one even the hidden identity part was quite too dragging. Ma Xiao Yu in here was less toxic than his other dramas and i quite enjoy this drama too

The first 100 episodes mainly revolve around FL sleeping with a handsome guy, but they break up because of her stinginess. Her family has a pile of expensive items from blind dates, and the handsome guy, unable to bear it, just gets married to her. FL has a spoiled husband who can cook, can argue with her eccentric parents and siblings, and is incredibly loyal and unmoved by other women.

After episode 100, ML true identity is revealed: the spoiled husband is not only handsome and loyal, does housework, but is also rich, and transfers all the houses to her name. So the two have a few minor arguments, a romantic birthday celebration, resolve issues with their parents, and finally, a happy ending.

Recommended to watch if you have nothing to watch.

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When soft person wants to do revenge

I watched this drama at the day the drama released since there is no interesting drama beside Xu Mengyuan and Zhang Hongming one. If you see romance drama, this drama is not for you. I liked this drama since the logic is still plausible.

For the plot, in first life FL was being domestically abused by ML and lost 4 daughters to human trafficker, she cannot take it anymore and killed her husband and off course she going to jail to repent. She spent her time in jail and got accidently killed by her inmate (she will be crucial person in her second life) and got reborn. In second life, FL got her memory and skill based from what she learn in jail and want to take revenge to her dad, her stepmother, her stepbrother and her scumbag husband in first life.

Her purpose on second life was to living with her grandmother, little girl, and aunt who didn't have long life on her first life. She still got marriage trauma in first life and just want to live her life. ML actually was her ex boyfriend and she break ups with him to marry her scumbag husband. ML actually still loves FL but FL told she cannot get marry in her lifetime. He respect that but still try to get his luck. Her scumbag ex husband was shameless guy and he still got reminisce of his first life since he always wondering if he supposed to marry FL.

Her doubtful thought about her revenge was perfectly pictured and it was my favorite part of this drama. Her grandmother told FL she doesn't need to cost her own life for revenge sake and she needs to enjoy her life when she was doubting herself what kind of revenge she should take for the people who wronged her.

The cons is we never know what kind of ML life after he broke up with FL in first life. Which is kind of potential plot for this drama. ML was positive guy and his actual dream was being lawyer. He supports FL by become FL investor on her bakery shop.

For the villains, the scumbag husband was kind of annoying sociopath person. I liked how FL was play smart when her father and stepmom want to sell FL after her scumbag husband become cripple man. The stepbrother death was quite of heavy blow for stepmother since she always prioritize him more than FL.

Recommended to watch if you want to watch humane revenge drama.

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Just for pure CP enjoyer.

Okay i watched this Zhang Jinyi and Lu Huanyu for years ago and it basically Du Ya Fei and Meng Na version with simplified plot.

For the summary, in the ancient time ML and FL are a General and Sect Leader daughter. FL is eventually murdered by the Emperor while realized ML feeling for her. FL travels to the modern era and inhabits the body of the ML's wife. ML was forced into marriage and is very cold with his wife. FL lead also wants a quick divorce to end the marriage but ML reluctant to let her go. The chemistry between the leads were good but the plot was too basic.

Recommended to watch if you CP fans.

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I remember how i rewatched this back on the time.

I need to make confession , this is one of two favorite drama with Meng Na and Du Ya Fei i really liked. The chemistry between the leads are amazing, and they're unlikely to work together again, so i really cherish this drama. Du Ya Fei acting was not the best in here but he embraced the modern scumbag husband. Meng Na finally got strong FL character after her damsel in distress from her 2023-2024 dramas i watched.

For the summary, in the ancient time ML and FL are a marquis and his wife. ML leaves for war on their wedding night, leaving FL to support the marquis's household alone. Unexpectedly, she receives a false report about ML and is eventually murdered by the traitor. FL travels to the modern era and inhabits the body of the ML's wife. ML was forced into marriage and is very cold with his wife. FL lead also wants a quick divorce to end the marriage and find her beloved marquis (FL suspects ML has also traveled through time). The time-traveling FL is heroic and ML gradually falls in love. The revenge plot is satisfying.

Recommended to watch if you CP fans or just want to got nostalgia.

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I enjoy this drama

I watched this last year and finally Chen Gang gets a proper good drama with good chemistry. I was repeated this drama since it was quite simple more than the synopsis.

The whole cast has excellent acting skills, good looks and intelligence. The romance between Qin Tianai and Chen Gang is sweet and they have an interesting sparks. Before the amnesia, FL pursued ML. After the amnesia, ML pursued the FL. The revenge plot is intricate and step by step. The villain is intelligent and non-traditional one so it was quite good. The dual-strength setup is amazing, and the final gunfight scene is the coolest I've ever seen in a short drama.

ML's younger brother was the unfortunate people. He was caught up in the feud between the ML and their father. ML probably only saw the younger brother as the child of the couple who forced his mother to commit suicide. ML's younger brother just wanted to be with the ML, but was always getting pushed away by ML and every action that he did was quite understandable.

The plot is fast-paced, with not a single unnecessary episode. FL is incredibly intelligent; unlike some dramas where things seem obvious, she investigates immediately upon noticing something suspicious and quickly uncovers the truth. There are some heart-wrenching moments, but because they are presented in reverse chronological order, they are completely acceptable. The kissing scenes are natural and well-filmed.

Recommended to watch some action drama.

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The content is too much so it feels disjointed.

I watched this with slightly fast forward 1,75x. I watched this because of Jia Yixuan. Ye Haoran in not his younger brother role was the one i quite eager to see. The chemistry was better than their first collaboration.

The plot starts with FL being chased in the forest and falling into a pit temple. She is attracted by a painting; the man and woman in the painting look exactly like the woman in her dream. FL touches the painting and forms a symbiotic pact with the people in it. ML, a nine-headed serpent demon, emerges from the painting. FL is a reincarnated demon hunter.

FL fiancé and three others plot to kill her, luring her into the forest. Later, even FL fiancé pulls out a knife, but FL is still blinded by love, thinks her fiancé is good person and would never harm her. Even ML couldn't get her way of thinking since he thinks she is stupid. This is the cliche part of the drama. The power will backfire and kill the FL If they don't unite, the nine heads of the ML will die one by one. what a great material for angst drama.

After the serpent demon tells FL countless times, she still doesn't believe him. We arrive at 1/4 of the story. Later in the series, FL finally discovers that FL fiancé is having an affair and has drugged her grandmother with sleeping pills.. This is after she has already vandalized the snake demon's house, sprinkled realgar powder on it, and burned it down. FL finally get her brain function back.

There's the snake clan wedding. and then a person who claims to be the snake mother appears. Didn't you two form a sympathetic contract? ML only appears after FL has been whipped many times by this villain. Later, ML uses his spiritual power to save FL's grandmother, a nine-headed serpent. ML refuses to harm the FL, so he refuses to cooperate, leaving only three heads... The evil snake woman then steals the ML's medicine, the two sleep together, and FL dies. Then, the nine-headed serpent's brother, an eight-headed serpent (the evil boss), appears.

Well, the past and present life plots are somewhat plausible, but the content is a bit too much and make headache somehow feels a bit disjointed. There are also quite a few bad guys. FL ex-fiancé at the beginning and the three parts of FL's aren't very smart—these two bad guys are quite active. Later, the snake clan villains are also quite active. I don't understand why this drama can get happy ending not because i don't like the leads but i feel it still doesn't feels right when the FL dies it lacks a certain feeling or maybe my brain is need to be upgraded instead.

Recommended if you are fans of the actor

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The best ending for the adaptation

I watched this last year. First of all, I must say that the three main actors are all very good-looking. Their characters, acting skills, and appearances are all very suitable. Wang Yanxin portrayal of ML was quite calm compared to Zhang Chi and Chen Si.
Qian Zhe as SML was not too hateful as Zeng Xitang or Gao Ming version, and Meng Na as FL was composed like Han Yu Tong version. I quite liked Meng Na and Wang yan Xin chemistry despite their age gap.

FL isn't weak. She's wary of her mother-in-law's schemes and always has a backup plan. She doesn't have any lingering feelings for SML; she cuts ties cleanly and decisively, and she'll even confront him herself. But the villains are just too wicked; FL is either kidnapped or on her way to being kidnapped.

The ending in this version was quite best since they don't used open ending like other version.

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Quite decent Male Harem drama.

I watched this with my friend since he is quite avid male oriented enjoyer drama and i asked him to give me non Du Zhao, Wu Hao and Yan Hao drama. I noticed it was Xie Zhe Chen who played the Yang Duo Jie from How Dare You (Long drama). The girls were not stiff on acting. I will give warning if you not comfortable with Male Harem, you can skip this drama.

ML (Sun Jian) is an unemployed college graduate from modern times, unexpectedly travels to the fictional "Da Qian Dynasty," becoming a poor scholar facing a survival crisis. To address the population problem, the imperial court implements a "first wife policy," forcing unmarried men to marry. FL is bound to three wives with vastly different identities by the system he boughts 3 women who falls into misery and people mock ML who looks old and three wives's unfortunate destinies.

Lets differs the 3 wives character:
Zhao Ling Er: A royal princess, calm, wise, and skilled in strategy.
Liu Yan: The eldest daughter of a military family, highly skilled in martial arts, and with a strong personality.
Su Yao: A merchant's daughter, proficient in business and possessing abundant resources.
I liked how this drama show three wives their strengths, breaking away from the traditional "subordinate" role and becoming key allies in the comeback. I liked how they give equal screentime to 3 wives story.

During a hunt, ML is ambushed by bandits. He and his three wives fights to subdue the bandits and bring them under his command. ML and his three wives go from being forced into a bond to sharing weal and woe, and their emotions gradually deepen. For example, Liu Yan's initial dislike turns into admiration, and Su Yao helps him overcome difficulties using her business network. ML also uses modern knowledge to resolve crisis, such as developing hybrid rice to solve food shortages and cracking down on local bullies.

This drama contains political Intrigue: ML is implicated in a cheating scandal in the imperial examinations and framed by the powerful minister Later, he joins forces with the high-ranking official Gu Zijian and the physician Chu Qingcheng to escape from prison and fight back.

Recommended to watch if you can tolerate male harem with political Intrigue. The wives are not wallflower like usual male-oriented drama.

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In this drama, your math skill was not required

I watched this long time ago and tried to rewatch again. The story is kind of generic plot on duanju. FL found her husband got affair with SFL and she want divorce. ML helps FL and ask her for marriage FL reluctantly accept. Chen Yun Ting character are quite good but Meng Lu character lacks charm beside being older woman. SML aka FL ex husband has quite weird logic why he think FL divorce him and she want him while he cheats. I really hate when man talks "We just did what usual man do" at infidelity.

I am not good at math but their age was confusing. How ML work on FL company ten years ago while his current age was 22 years old. Is child labor illegal in China? Scriptwriter needs to learn math for character age.

Only recommended for fans of the actor. Not worth to rewatch.

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