Bijou

Its really She was the man (2006) coded.

I watched this last year and this drama reminds me of J Drama Hana Kimi (2007) and American Movie She was the man (2006). It feels like nostalgic drama to my youth. Sun Qian Xun and Wang Jiamao embraced their character smoothy.

I always love "woman disguised as a man" premise and lighthearted narrative style, it stands out in the short drama genre. The Sun Qian Xun as FL disguises herself as a man to attend classes in place of her brother, unexpectedly becoming the school's most popular girl and attracting the attention of the school bully, ML. (This is so She was the man coded).
I like how Sun Qian Xun boys looks not too beautiful like flower next door type yet strikingly cool and believable as a man. I like the moment ML realized he actually was gay by liking FL in boys costume. FL completely deceives ML, yet he remains devoted to her.

The cons are last 10 minutes are a bit too convoluted. After being rejected, ML plans to publicly confess his feelings. And when the disguised was being discovered they used fake amnesia plot. And when couple progression was slighty better the sudden ML disappearance annoyed me. SFL was weak in attacking FL but constantly bouncing around.

The final punishment was just a demerit summary: I think the drama was generally average, with some blunders and minor laughs, but I didn't like the later parts. The romance was so-so and the chemistry between Wang Jiamao and Sun Qianxun seems like artificial, they look better as comrade more than lovers for my view.

Although the plot is simple, its still decent to watch.

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They keep the quality for the sequel

I watched this drama on 10 January 2026 and tried to rewatch to get better review.

For a sequel, it's above average. Although the plot doesn't have any substantial progress, it still maintains the quality of the first season. The plot mainly revolves around the daily lives of the two main characters. The first season saw them progress from complete strangers to semi-mature adults, while this season shows their journey from semi-mature to fully mature.

I especially love watching FL tease the ML. She's a straightforward person who knows the answer but pretends to be stubborn and old-fashioned, and then seeing him look pitiful like a puppy looks so satisfying.

ML's old-fashioned character is further developed, and it's clear he's growing to love the FL and starting to change. The older brother still has limited screen time, but his appearances are always impactful.

The cons is the lack of original audio and editing is kind rushed. However, the overall viewing experience is still very good.

Recommended to watch.

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Not Usual Reincarnation Drama

I just randomly watch for Lin Jingye and found this drama.

I initially thought the plot would be a bit angsty, but it wasn't at all. The FL is remarkably clear-headed after her rebirth. Li Jingye perfectly captures the clarity after rebirth. Zhang Liren needs to catch up to his acting since his expression looks same in every scene.

In her previous life, FL used every means to force marriage to pursue ML, only to be met with disgust and depression. Upon being reborn, she had only one thought: stay away from him and get a divorce. ML was shocked to see FL sudden change and he become eavesdrop enjoyer to hear every FL plans. Even when the mistress was come, FL just teach her how to get ML instead of throwing tantrum like her first life. ML begins to relentlessly pursue FL, only to discover that he has long harbored feelings for her.

Personally I don't understand why FL in first life was so infatuated with ML since there is not enough backstory about them before and never think she was good person in first life.

Still decent to watch.

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No angst drama and ML manipulative action was acceptable.

The plot is about ML, taking advantage of his amnesiac brother's illness and her supposed sister in law aka FL whose her fiancee was snatched by SFL due ML's brother amnesia by marrying her on the spot.

ML snatches it, tears off the female part, and takes it away, subtly mocking his brother. When the ML older brother looks at the gifts the FL gave him in his office, trying to recall his memories, ML sweeps them into a box and takes them all, leaving nothing for his older brother to remember.

ML was quite sarcastic especially with ML's brother wife since he knows all her scheming against FL. His action and words are on same wavelength.

ML seizes every opportunity to assert his dominance; if there's no opportunity, he creates one to make no opportunity left for his older brother. Even though the FL sees through his act, she doesn't expose him, just dotes on him. Their romance growth was perfect to see from FL sees ML as immature younger brother into capable man.

Personally I am not feel bad about ML's brother condition. SFL was quite nuisance and love how ML handled her. Liang Wenjing and Wang Peiyan nailed the character and their chemistry is passable to watch.

It's basically a story of extreme tug-of-war between a manipulative, love-seeking ML and a mature, intelligent, and resolute older sister. It's good, I love watching it

Recommended to watch.

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Still best mute character in duanju all the time

I was watching this when i discovered Chai Huixin was the main lead for two years ago. Personally i like Shu Tong drama but some of his FL were not really my cup of tea until Chai Chai.

Plot is about FL was framed by her uncle and forced into marriage with the ML. Because she's mute, her family dislikes her. ML, for the same reason, also treats her poorly even he secretly loves her. ML was never want to learn to communicate with FL since she is mute and sometimes there is miscommunication since FL is mute and people never want to communicate properly with her. ML was not really red flag guy he just never adapted over someone with difficult communication and slowly he learns how to get communicate with her.

The main conflicts are from the couple's lack of communication and family opposition. Their two-year-old son is also incredibly cute and his interaction with couple felt so natural. It seems like a typical drama about a young couple managing their family life.

Shu Tong's acting is superb, and Chai Chai's performance is also excellent. Although she's mute, she's incredibly spirited, cute, and full of life.

I quite like SML even He approaches the FL with ulterior motives since he is competing with ML for inheritance, but he's not bad; he doesn't harm her but indirectly helps her gaining confidence about herself. Their platonic relationship was really rare to see.

The cons are this is obviously on-budget drama which the styling are quite hard to see (for example FL's frizzy hair and ML unkempt clothes) also the plot was rushed; many things weren't explained clearly and were left unresolved especially on the last minutes. but this drama still deserve to rewatch.

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Hope in the season 4 they wont use Wang Peiyan character as a joke anymore.

Finally i have mood to writing review about Tainai and the greatest things in this drama are supporting casts especially the brothers (the grandpa's also included in this) so it was expected to getting popular.

Personally Li Keyi as Rong Yun was average because if the supporting cast was from unknown actors the result is absolutely different.

The earlier episodes had some flaws; for example, the woman was pregnant, and a DNA test could have been done directly, but they dragged it out for several episodes. The later plot was good even they added so many F4 reference, Yuyin scene in Good Girl, etc but maybe the jokes didn't make me laugh or i was too tensed when i watch this.

Chen Tianxiang in here was so refreshing and his role was an significant role quite like his tandem with Wu Tianhao. Personally Meng Na character was unnecessary in this story and her acting is her comfort zone. One of the cons of this drama is they are over the line with Wang Pei Yan slapstick joke and his character was like the idiom frog in a coconut shell by scriptwriter.

Still decent watch and personally Tinghuadao are milking this series and making Tainai 4 with Cai Xinyang as Li Keyi's love interest.

Recommended to watch for stellar supporting casts.

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Zhang Jinyi Peking Opera scene was keeping me for dropping this drama.

I almost gave up on this drama with Zhang Jinyi and Du Yafei, but everyone said it was the most classic and complete adaptation, so I forced myself to continue this drama.

Their kissing scenes are incredibly sensual. Zhang Jinyi is lively, both sweet and sassy, ​​and her smiling eyes really make her look like a little fox. Du Yafei's cold-faced bodyguard look good on him!

FL is a seemingly innocent but actually cunning character. She pretends to be weak to uncover the truth behind her mother's death and retrieve her belongings; her hidden identity is the famous Peking Opera (I was searching this theme because it was rare for chinese short drama to bring Peking opera, so i was glad i didn't give up on this drama).

Apart from the emotional entanglements between the lead, the other plot lines feel rushed.

Still decent watch though~

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This drama is hidden gem.

Finally i found my favorite troupe in duanju, Student's Guardian ML with Home Teacher FL and Song Yujia as teacher? I am sold.

ML is a poor boy from an average family who failed the college entrance exam and has no house or car (who understands the significance of failing the college entrance exam and ending up in a second-tier university) while FL was model student who dedicate her dream to become teacher and they both met again at school reunion after student counseling. FL student who was ML nephew was their cupid since he wants to dating his peers.

ML is deeply devoted and loyal, but limited by his abilities and circumstances, he can't bravely express his love. FL is equally devoted and loyal, bravely independent, and loves passionately and persistently. Without her courageous pursuit of love, the two are destined not to be together. I feel bad for SFL she is the one who stay with ML but she cannot warm his heart and waste her 7 years. Luckily she understand and not become antagonist in this drama.

Conflicts arise from differing perspectives. The two mothers of the ML and FL represent two different viewpoints among elders, making it impossible to judge right or wrong. In reality, FL's mother statement is right.

Recommended to watch slice of life feeling.

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If you mind sweet pseudo-incest drama, this is for you.

I watch this because of Lin Feng Song notable great acting for my watch list. Ma Le Jie is quite tricky as long as she doesn't play damsel in distress leads. Both of actor acting's are quite decent to watch.

FL moves into the ML family after her mother's remarriage, becoming nominal siblings with the family heir, ML While outwardly hostile, they secretly harbor a complex and lucid yet ultimately entangled underground love affair. It's was rare to have sweet pseudo-incest. Since pseudo-incest dramas often lean towards a bittersweet, angsty, and slightly angsty tone, this one is incredibly sweet. The arguments between the leads are childlike.

ML is the type with a sharp tongue, but he's deeply in love with FL. There's a major flaw in his character: he loves the FL yet has a fiancée. However, throughout the series, ML isn't unlikeable. His love is subtly revealed in the details, making him feel like he's always trying to get the FL to take the initiative. Actually, the overall plot of this drama is very simple, just about love, but the sweet tug-of-war and bickering between the ML and FL are quite heartfelt.

Recommended if you have morally grey and can accept pseudo-incest story.

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Overall its the best inner thoughts drama!

I watched this since last year and watch another version and this version is still the best from every aspect. Wang Nan and Sun Qian Xun are heaven match for comedy drama and their acting is still on point.

I like the chemistry it feels so perfect amount of comedic and romantic time. ML family was hilarious especially ML brother arc (Zhao Hai Yu Ning). There is no dragged plot, which is almost perfect for comedy drama.

For the antagonist, she is the weak presence and her arc are not perfectly conveyed into the screen.

Recommended to rewatch again.

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What an adorable Villainess!

I watched this last year and waited for this page to being added in MDL and finally it's getting there. Shi Xue Jing green tartan dress fashion makes me want to watch this. Love her retro style in this drama.

Well, Huang Haowen slightly breaks his serious persona and I feel bad when ML hears FL thoughts about him and all his family tried to hold their laugh. There is no steamy kisses in this drama but you still smiles when they have different thought about each other. ML was determined not to follow FL thoughts.

Supporting roles are doing great job especially ML mother, ML sister and ML cousins.

Original FL was supposed to be antagonist on this story and did harm ML due her jealousy. FL transform into her body when she falls asleep. The system is kind of rookie everything they did it was backward.

It was light and fun drama. Recommended to rewatch again.

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Start as promising but end up dissapointing

I watched it because i enjoy Wang Kaimu-Ma Lejie dramas. I am not doubting their chemistry but the plot is not for me since they are too sloppy.

Plot is about FL who was underground doctor met injured ML. ML was leader of underground company.

For the female lead characterization and revenge plan is kind of sloppy especially on the middle part until end of the story. They want to show FL was strong woman while suddenly she is become damsel in distress and needs ML help. Male Lead has better characterization and development pace since he was too careful for FL since he suspect FL as his enemy while he ends up fall in love with her. The romance plot is kind of weak because of the lead imbalance development and they just put SML on somewhere and make it like your 5 minutes breakfast. and voila-romance conflict!

Only recommended to CP fans.

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