Bijou

Still the best adaptation.

I watched this since i like Dong Yi, he basically embraced the scumbag role and Shi Tong acting was quite okay but not to make you gasped. The chemistry between them was weak than Zhang Yiyang-Sun Lulu version but this version was still okay compared to Wang Gege and Zhao Zhendong one.

The plot is mainly about misunderstand between the two people who clearly love each other constantly test each other's feelings. It's very engaging, not just boringly quiet. Furthermore, ML's process of falling in love is portrayed very subtly; it's really hard to tell that he's fallen in love. Overall, if you disregard the awkward romantic relationship between the ML and FL, it's still acceptable.

The best person in this drama is the FL mother-in-law. Even after the ML and FL divorce, the mother-in-law still wants to recognize the FL as her goddaughter.

If you want to see better adaptation watch this or Zhang Yiyang one.

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Lackuster from my favorite leads

I watched this last year with high expectation since Wang Gege and Zhao Zhendong got collaborated and it was not meeting my expectation when i watched this. Both of leads acting was fine, and the makeup and styling were also nice.

Strictly speaking, this drama portrayed a broken relationship for almost entire episode, and then they just casually reconciled it in the last episode. The emotional impact of the ending was too weak and rushed, it feels like this drama wasting Zhao Zhendong and Wang Gege acting skills. Unfortunately the chemistry between them were quite weak compared to their other dramas and comparing this to other version i suggest to watch other version instead.

I was mad after watching this.

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This drama was saved by Chen Si and Zhao Jia acting.

I watched this drama because of Chen Si. Chen Si and Zhao Jia fit their roles perfectly and i never expected them to be such a decent match. It was quite light drama but they are look too tired. The kiss was quite letdown for the level of the leads.

The plot is quite old-fashioned: a domineering, misogynistic CEO falls in love with a woman who wants a divorce. ML showers her with affection, FL endures no mistreatment, and the divorce is quick and straightforward. The cons in this drama FL has not get character development while ML was completely a plot device, only appearing when needed. Both the ML and FL were very one-dimensional which make the character depth was too shallow.

The appearance of the SML and SFL is just mindless torture. The villains are surrounded by bad guys, appearing frequently but thankfully only briefly each time, saying a few words before disappearing. There's also a scene where a rival accidentally helps fight off a nasty family member.

Worth to watch despite the flaw.

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The power struggle between women, revenge-driven SFL vs cunning FL

I watched this today and i liked it despite there is many scene felt too jumpy due bad editing. Actually i liked the premises

The plot tells about FL transmigrates into a drama and engages in a power struggle with the reborn original FL while also straightening out her spoiled children. FL's confrontations with the villains are incredibly satisfying, and her approach to educating the children is gradual. Moreover, it not only features a domestic power struggle but also a court intrigue storyline—the first time I've seen a princess enter the palace to seize power. The villain was also reborn to take revenge to FL so it basically transmigrated FL vs reborn SFL.

The entire drama is logically sound, morally upright, and the ML silently protects her. Basically ML in this drama was practically useless and there is no romance plot in this drama. It has a happy ending with the whole family reunited. The makeup and styling are also excellent and Huang Yunyun uses her real voice as dubbing.

Still worth to watch.

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Sun Lu Lu's performance is same like her previous drama.

I watched this story after i watch Dong Yi-Shi Tong and i must say the previous version was far more better even ML was really Jerk. I quite like Zhang Yi Yang acting so i tried to watch this but honestly Sun Lu Lu performance is almost same in every drama. The chemistry was quite okay to watch.

I must say both leads are have cold to each other. FL blames ML for emotional indifference while ML blames FL for asking divorce. Another miscommunication trop drama. ML never realize his actions with SFL would deeply hurt FL and the i was not having with the ending since ML didn't appeal for his past mistakes.

Only for fans.

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The premises was quite fresh: corporate slave in hell

I watched this since i like Li Li Zai and it was quite refreshing premises about being corporate slave in afterlife. I don't have any impression about Li Pei Yang beside his drama with Zhang Jinyi but i give this drama try.

The romance in this drama was barely minimum. There was indeed cute interaction between ML and FL but this drama is more focused on underworld company and catching demons. The underworld also has KPIs and customer feedback. When I saw the FL receive negative reviews, I can relate to her since it was life as corporate slave. FL is the lively and cute type, with a very sweet appearance. I need to praise the makeup and styling in the show; they weren't sloppy at all.

I think the FL's character is more compelling than the ML's. ML has been in the underworld for many years, while the FL is a modern woman who ends up in the underworld due to overtime work.

The overall story is actually divided into four smaller stories, which are connected to form the larger narrative, including the FL's rise through the ranks in the underworld. The story flow is smooth, the logic is clear, and there are no disjointed transitions. Instead of an initial dramatic, love-hate relationship, it focuses more on the gradual growth and interaction between the two characters.

The cons in this drama there is mismatch on ML voice actor it feels too stiff.

Recommended to watch.

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Decent watch and surprised with both leads acting.

I watched this drama last year and it was good.

The plot is good, but it cannot be viewed with high moral standards. Overall, it's a story about two scumbag women and two love-obsessed women.

This version is much better than the other. FL in this version is indeed a bad woman, but she's unwilling to leave because she's invested a lot in her husband's family; leaving would mean losing everything. In the end, the SML also realizes his mistake and leaves. FL is portrayed as shrewd, strategic, courageous, and calculating, but the ending sees the ML resolving the issues, with FL largely uninvolved (only her status as the adopted son of the second male lead is revealed), and she is given a reason why the SML can't go back together with him.

Du Yafei's acting has improved in this drama; his crying scenes and the tears he shed were incredibly moving. I dont know Shu Xue Man works but i quite like her acting; her crying and coquettishness was quite natural. was better than some of well known short drama actress in period drama.

This version was the best adaptation. You should watch this.

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The later part was quite better and healing drama.

I watched it because of Jin Lu Ying and i shocked at my self i liked the drama. Although it's a reconciliation, it's neither angst nor sweet; it's a bittersweet story.

The typical broken mirror mended plot. The rich heiress aka FL, in order to save the poor boy aka ML who was injured because of her, is forced to agree to her father's request to break up with the boy abruptly. ML, unable to bear it, suffers a fit of rage. They met again after five years and ML stills hates FL for leaving him but unable to take revenge to FL.

The first half is agonizing but actually it was better in the middle until the end since it was actually healing drama for the leads. The misunderstanding part was quite not being dragged since ML silently search everything FL through from 5 years since she left him. From FL side, she still got misunderstand but ML always tried to explain everything.

FL's situation is extremely tragic; long-term mental stress has led to bipolar disorder, and she has attempted suicide multiple times. After learning about the FL's true situation, ML tries to marry her and sponsors her mother's treatment. You cannot treat this FL like another common damsel in distress character in short drama. Jin Lu Ying's acting was truly superb; she really evoked empathy from the audience. Several of her crying scenes are very engaging.

Zhang Nai Ge's appearance isn't particularly striking, but he maintains his scholarly character and it reminds me of Ninomiya's Platina Data (2013) character. The state of mutual attraction and resistance between the leads is very well portrayed.

The biggest flaw in this drama was portraying bipolar disorder as a combination of schizophrenia and asthma, which made me irked.

Still worth to watch despite the flaw.

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ML in this drama looks more like supporting character

I watched this today and it feels kind letdown in half of drama. I quite like Zeng Yitong styling while Jin Luying beauty was hidden since MUA and stylist in this drama has a bad day when they did her makeup and costume. Both leads are delivers their character well but the problem is about the lack of ML screentime and luckily FL was not too stupid like other version.

This version seems has more change on ML's character has been changed. He didn't treat the FL badly in her previous life; she just misunderstood him. ML doesn't pursue F too much; FL marries him even in second life. The latter half mainly focuses on the power struggle between the two princes. Unfortunately, the screenwriter's skills are limited, and the last 30 episodes are very drawn out, with various melodramatic plots pieced together. The drugging scene is repeated three times, and the villain's ineffective attempts to appear are very clichéd palace intrigue tropes, making it very dull.

ML is more of a supporting character, while the SFL is a constant presence throughout the entire series, with more screen time than the ML. She appears in almost every episode, which is both annoying and noisy.

Still decent watch.

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My Favourite Wang Dao Tie-Zhao Jia collaboration

I watched last year and so far this is my favorite Wang Daotie-Zhao Jia works so far. The chemistry is right and they chooses the theme of drama right.

This script has a fresh and interesting premise. The first half is a light comedy, the middle is sweet romance, and the later part features some redemption. There are no clichéd plots. SFL is written out early on; her early antics mostly turn into assists, while the SML is the ultimate wingman for ML and FL.

The emotional portrayal is delicate. FL's journey from initially deceiving purely for money and fearing exposure, to falling in love, to being unwilling to leave, to deep love, is portrayed very well. Applause to Zhao Jia.

Whether the true or false heiress is included in the ending is irrelevant, because regardless of FL's identity, the ML has already accepted her, which adds to the ending's perfection

The letdown is the dubbing since it's from Tinghuadao.

Recommended to watch.

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An unconventional political comedy

I watched this today and it was quite new approach of political comedy drama.

The character design is good, but the plot is average. FL is purely strong, extremely strong without any cheat code like time travel or transmigration plot.

Prince Dingnan, due to a shortage of military funds, sends his daughter FL to the capital to offer birthday greetings. FL returns to the capital for a birthday celebration, but her reputation spreads far and wide. It's supposedly about collecting debts, but it's much more than that. This isn't just a pure comedy it's political with comedy facade. FL simultaneously demanding the return of withheld military pay and secretly gathering dirt on ministers, attracting widespread attention.

FL is a classic example of a character with a charmingly contrasting personality. On the surface, she appears carefree and easygoing, but in reality, she is skilled in both literature and martial arts, and her shrewd calculations are astounding. She effortlessly resolves various crises and subdues those with ill intentions. Jin Luying delivers her character well.

I quite not familiar with Liu Zhao Hong so it's my first time seeing his acting. ML is the eldest grandson of the emperor. He appears delicate and frail, but is actually a hidden master. ML falls in love with FL at first sight and constantly leans into her arms – this contrasting charm is so endearing but there aren't many romantic scenes between the ML and FL, although there are quite a few instances of the ML weakly leaning into the FL's arms. The ending indicates open ending between the leads.

If you don't mind almost no romance part you could watch this.

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Quite like how natural the leads interact.

I was reluctant to watch this but i tried to watch this drama on last week and it turns out it was good.

Plot is about ML died and was reborn, beginning to make up for his past mistakes. He desperately tries to be good to the FL, exposing and distancing himself from the green tea SFL.

Fang Zheng Nan and Xue Zi Qi have chemistry that i can't help but feel happy to see them. They're like brothers and sisters, soulmates Their kissing scenes are very natural. Leads interactions are very everyday, just like a couple's relationship. I quite like how they cried it felt so natural and Xue Zi Qi really embraced herself in FL character. The first episode almost brought me to tears, and after ML rebirth, almost all of episode had me laughing so hard in night until the level i tried to mute my own laugh.

Dubbing is a bit exaggerated, the duration was too long so i fast forward to 1,5x, and the filter is a little heavy, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. of watch this drama.

Recommended to Watch.

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