Bijou

Start nicely with outrageous plot!

I watch this because of advertisement and the plot is quite new so i give a try since i know Peng Daidai. I don't know ML but finally i found out his name is Ge Ziyang.

The plot is about FL runs a supermarket, transporting modern food to ancient times. She falls in love with a general and has a son. However, unexpectedly, the general, once he gains power, begins an affair with a princess, the son abandons his mother, and ultimately, the female protagonist is executed. Then, the FL is reborn ten years in the past and decided to destroy her supermarket and cut ties with ML and their son.

FL leaves, ML, lacking supplies, suffers a defeat in battle and is demoted to a commoner. SFL also turns against him. Only then does the general realize the FL's goodness. With divine protection, the general and his son are given 30 days to travel to the modern era to beg for the female protagonist's forgiveness only found out FL found happiness with SML.

SFL also finds a way to travel through time, captures the FL, threatens her best friend to obtain advanced weaponry, and then travels back in time to become empress, but she throws the country into chaos. Finally, FL best friend transports SFL to the Jurassic era. ML saves her but doesn't die, and she doesn't forgive him. The end!

I don't know what the writer thinking about but personally i enjoy the chaos of this story. But Peng Daidai in terms of acting is kinda weak and no chemistry with SML. SFL acting quite like old-style. Ge Ziyang nailed as scumbag and i never forgot that snort in the end. Not forgetting the child actor acting is quite potential.

Recommended to watch if you like outrageous plot!

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Only Watched because of Han Yutong-Zeng Hui CP

Since i always talk about Zeng Hui-Han Yutong chemistry let me tell about my review from their second drama without mentioning the chemistry.

Plot is about FL concealed her identity as a CEO and went on a blind date, hoping to find an obedient man ML is the current head of Chenglin Group. Because he didn't want to marry a gold-digger, he pretended to be a poor man to go on a blind date. The two hit it off and got married. Unexpectedly, their respective groups had many collaborations, and the two almost discovered each other's true identities many times.

Personally the child in here are only accessories since there is no mother instinct between FL (i don't accept working mom reason but the bonding between Han Yutong and the children are non exist it feels like stranger) and ML dont giving foster father vibe either (there is no bonding). Even they used for plot device but this is another my concern beside weak plot about ML backstory.

I feel this is one of weakest Zeng Hui- Han Yutong drama in term of plot.

Recommended to Han Yutong- Zeng Hui fans

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Decent drama reflecting of social realities of woman

If you want to see romance in this drama, turn away from the this drama.

This drama touches slice of life of woman who dedicated her life to love over her blooming career as dancer to marry dance troupe leader. Growth and transformation, youth without regrets: After experiencing various setbacks and challenges, the characters gradually grow and transform into brand new person. This drama is not just an emotional drama, but also reflecting social realities. It touches on many social issues, such as family, friendship, and love, and every plot point is thought-provoking, as if telling stories from our own lives.

Both of leader acting are quite fine but Zhang Zilin crying didn't feel emotional enough it feels like you put eyedrop on your eyes.

Recommended to watch.

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The duration was too long

I watch this because of Han Yutong and Zuo Ming acting is hit-and-miss but luckily his acting was decent in this drama. And Han Yutong needs to stop using her long nails manicure in ancient drama.

FL seems to have foreseen every step, and the plot is intricately interconnected. It's a logically sound and satisfying drama. If you prefer mindless, slapstick comedy, this might not be for you, as the FL rising from a low position, inevitably has to endure some hardship. It 's not a pure romance; ML is just a normal emperor with a harem, though he does show favoritism and affection due to the female lead's schemes. So it was natural there is no intimate scene and the chemistry between the leads didn't show too much.

The only plot hole is how the two of them could not recognize each other? They've seen each other's faces before, and there's no amnesia. They even fell in love after spending three months together. ML is blind and disfigured, yet he can remember the taste of the health-preserving soup but not the female lead's voice?

For me the time is to long, i watched this with 1.25x speed for saving my time. If they can trimmed the time, it would be better.

Still decent to watch and recommended if you have many times to spend.

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Applause for bringing decent Sci-Fi story even there is more romance focused.

It was rare to see sci-fi story, with decent werewolf theme but it's essentially a sweet romance drama with a domineering CEO and a pregnant child, disguised as a sci-fi story. The ML is the head of a werewolf clan (a domineering CEO), and the FL is a human chef.
ML's werewolf look is both handsome and cute, and the child actors' performances are quite good, especially their crying scenes. The chemistry between Zhao Guanyu and Lin Zirong are quite fine to watch.

The whole drama was quite lighthearted, and the romance was very sweet. It would have been even better if the misunderstanding hadn't been cleared up at the beginning and the male lead had admitted to falling in love with her.

Recommended to watch.

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Quite refreshing to see twins as ML but the plot *shake head*

I absolutely have to support Peng Yao's new drama! And the male lead is actually a pair of twins not the double lead of one actor. Quite refreshing.

Liu Chen Jin and Liu Chen Rui, who played the twins—one charmingly wicked, the other deeply affectionate—My face blindness are too severe in this drama. So I can based from their attitude and it quite works. The chemistry between Peng Yao and Liu Chenjin is sufficient.

Plot is quite believable since she cannot differentiate the twins (me too) even from their attitude and slowly she can distinguish the twins and it gradually becomes clear. After learning that she is pregnant, ML began to protects her.

The ending is bittersweet and well-deserved even though i feel it was too dramatic.

Personally think this is a work that I wouldn't watch repeatedly

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Female Lead character make my blood rate rises.

I watched it for the main character, but it made me furious; the plot was awful. The plot after the female lead was forced to admit to plagiarism was like shit! The first half is only worth watching for the kissing scenes between ML and FL (yeah the sexual tension was high). The second half is forced and angsty. I hate the FL who doesn't talk back; she deserves to be beaten and locked up. ML risks everything to save her, but she messes up at the crucial moment.
ML is so coward and never being open and honest. The misunderstanding are solely because of leads incompetence.

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The Plot Hole make me concern

I watch because of Ma Lejie is slowly leaving her damsel in distress character and want to see Li Baiyan in another character. Both actor's acting are quite decent and has sufficient chemistry.

Actually this is a sweet story, but because I felt there were quite a few plot holes i really concern. Although the entire drama showcases how the ML cares for and loves the FL who has lost her memory, his repeated questioning of her alleged infidelity always left me confused. There is no further explanation from FL past beside FL was falling into the water.

She reverts to her 18-year-old self, experiencing a personality shift that leads everyone around her, including her husband, to suspect infidelity. ML is always questioning FL based on incomplete evidence. His explanation is that he can't accept her falling in love with someone else, but he should at least investigate!

You might watch it for the actors, but otherwise, it's just so-so. At least they didn't include the kidnapping scene lol.

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Decent drama with weak emotional chemistry from Leads.

I was finding Lu Lulu drama with Ma Shiyao and found it with the sub after a while.

A story of a stoic special forces soldier versus a doctor.

The adopted daughter is the antagonist, ruthless and manipulative. ML's nephew is a scumbag with an inexplicable self-confidence. Lu Lulu's portrayal of the female lead is as dashing as ever, while Ma Shi Yao's portrayal of the male lead appears younger than her. The core plot revolves around a sweet, mutual love story, but the emotional tension between the leads still weak. Plot is quite fast pace.

Those who enjoy misunderstandings resolved and reconciliations, and who can accept antagonists driving the plot and relatively mild romantic interactions between the leads, might find it worth watching.

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Lu Lulu could be Princess of Republican Drama

I thought it was just a Republican-era version of Yu Yin Good Girl's but after watching it, I realized it's only similar in framework, the core is completely different!

The cinematography and atmosphere are beautiful. Lu Lulu perfectly embodies the character, and her makeup and styling are also extremely beautiful, she truly has the feel of a Republican-era heiress (Maybe she could consider to be Queen of Republican drama since she has Classic Aura).

FL's sixth sister is truly ironic. Despite being a victim of feudal ethics, she didn't try to resist, yet she became a perpetrator. Perhaps this was the fate of countless tragic people in that cannibalistic era.

The female lead, though struggling, stands tall and pure, clever and cunning, striving to absorb all available strength and knowledge to resist feudal oppression. The male lead is her only chance to break free from her cage.

It was nice to see Chen Si in not usual CEO role. ML is definitely love-struck; he has never questioned the female lead for a moment. The only time he lost his temper was when the female lead wanted to die together with him, and he cried and asked her if she had thought of him even for a second.

I wish they could tell ML Family backstory more since they look so warm compared to FL family and also FL after joining ML family is interesting to know.

Recommended to watch.

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The Shein version of W Two World

The premise is that the female lead travels between a comic book and reality to save the male lead basically carbon copy of K-Drama W Two Worlds (2022).

The plot is not smooth enough, actors' acting is average, the dubbing is very uncomfortable to listen. I watched this with 1,25x speed since it was not too engaging as K-Drama. The plot felt rushed as it progressed, with the romance and rebirth storylines feeling like they were fast-forwarded, as if they were rushing to finish because they didn't have enough time. It wasn't explained whether the FL stayed in that world forever, or whether the ML could leave or travel freely.

Overall, it's somewhat watchable, but not top-tier. Those who like Zhang Shan and Wang Xuan might consider to watch this.

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Nice Plot but it misses the charm

I watched this when i was on Wen Moyan festive time. And One of her recent work at the time is this drama.

I like how Wen Moyan bring soul to Han Qing and her meticulous work was ruined by her last client aka ML. Its quite rare to see Shen Hao Nan has chemistry with his female lead and their chemistry was completely fine.

The letdown on this drama are unnecessary 'love triangle' between FL,ML, and ML adopted cousin or what ever. ML adopted cousin was unnecessary role. ML characterization didn't has soul and felt so robotic without any feeling. The romance pace in this drama was quite mess. Even the antagonists backstory are less compare to ML adopted cousin. It destroy the joy on this drama.

Recommended to the Wen Moyan solo fans only.

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Plot Hole annoys me

I started this for Shi Xue Jing but I love Gu Ming Han in this drama even his character is scumbag in my eye. His voice and line delivery are top notch. The faces he makes are on point. They both have excellent comedic timing and can bring heavy topic looks like light problem. But for romantic chemistry from them is none to be found.

Actually there is big plot hole i really annoyed about this drama, its about the FL timeline that messed up.

The only redeeming thing about the female antagonist is that she cares about her son. And she didn't abandon her son despite the fact that he's sick and the father is using it to leech of her.

Only deserve to watch only once for lifetime.

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If you ignore romance part, you'll be fine

I watch this because i just randomly check the MDL page and love FL marshall costume. Wang Zi Jia didn't have impress me and sometimes i feel i never watch her but i already watch her but i don't know what the drama was (Blame for my face blindness)

Ok for the chemistry between Wang Zi Jia and Shen Hao Nan are quite dry, there is no sparks of romance or little hint of dynamic duo despite ML constantly saying " I Love You" to FL

For the revenge drama, it was quite decent since FL was amend for her fake identity wrongful death. For love story, it was not worth to watch.

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