Bijou

Chaotic Comedy with Platonic Couple

I watched this on the day of the released. So it's kind of blind item box and i enjoy this drama while i was not knowing the leads when i watch this. It's like finding hidden gem and i am kind of miss this kind of feeling. The 10 episodes are quite violence for some people so viewer discretion is advised.

A new script for duanjus, the plot is rich, the pacing is tight, the progression is natural, the scenes are relatable, and there are frequent laughs. Almost every episode has a climax. The interactions between the ML and FL are natural, fun, warm, and sweet. The mutual redemption of these two "bitter people" is more like comrades-in-arms sharing hardships than lovers.

For the summary, FL is sent to a mental hospital by her wicked mother-in-law, where she meets ML, who has been framed by his stepmother and younger brother. The two work together to escape and seek revenge. During this process, they face numerous crises, and ultimately ML reclaims the Li Group. Their relationship also gradually warms up and the process is quite natural. The plus in here FL was quite romantic allergy person and she cannot be romantic for a second (Hello, other comrades) while ML was hopeless romantic person. Their dynamic relationship perfect for this chaotic comedy. There is few kisses scene but the actual strong point is not romance and i feel the relationship is more into platonic.

Overall atmosphere leans towards warmth and humor rather than revenge. FL's mother-in-law, though hateful, has a pitiable side; her later realization and lifelong remorse are a fitting punishment. ML's brother, though bad, is also innocently foolish—a truly tragic figure. The only dissatisfaction is that FLs mother's storyline wasn't fully developed before the ending. The cons is the episode is quite too few for the interesting premises they need to add 10 episode more.

Zhang Rui En and Zhang Yan Qing performances are incredibly natural; ML doesn't come across as stiff or pretentious, and FL's carefree and eccentric personality is truly exceptional. It's hard to find a better replacement. ML and FL are both handsome and beautiful, the dialogue is in their own voices, the filters are pleasing, and the overall viewing experience is excellent.

Recommended to Watch

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Okay Secret Love story.

I watched this drama years ago. Personally i quite hardly liked campus drama, but this drama was quite decent even not the level that make me obsessed like usual CP ship drama. The plot is smooth, the pacing is tight, the filters are natural, the costumes and props are fitting, the background music is OK, the dialogue is original, and the cinematography is delicate. The actors' acting skills and looks are both on point, the characters are well-developed, and the contrasts are striking. FL is a gentle and reserved academic high-achiever, with a delicate and sensitive mind, hiding a secret crush that has continued since high school.

FL records her feelings ML in her diary. Seemingly timid, she will do her best to get closer to him and attend the same university. When faced with favoritism, she will reveal undisguised joy and shyness. ML appears to be a carefree and unrestrained "one-night stand" god, but in reality, he is devoted and deeply affectionate. Seemingly indifferent to everything, he secretly pays attention to FL. No angst included in this drama. The supporting characters are also excellent, such as the considerate best friend.

Recommended to watch if you like secret love story.

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The drama is about ML journey to get FL

I watched this version on January 2026 and it was far better than Ma Xin Yu version. The revenge plot is toned down and resolved quickly, which is a matter of personal preference. I quite had scrutiny against Shao Wei acting since he was quite too stiff and lack of emotions but he slowly learns. For Sun Lu Lu, her script was quite interesting but her drama can be hit and miss for me since she tends to show one persona in different characters but her strength is she could build up the chemistry.

The plot is a very conventional canary taking revenge + his love for her. What's good is ML saw early on FL was extremely proud and had high self-esteem, and couldn't possibly be a canary; he was thoughtful and intelligent. FL consistently focused on her career, and taking revenge as a canary was just a side job after work

This version resolves the revenge quickly, focusing on the ML's self-persuasion and his attempts in the later episodes to support the FL in combating her long-term repression and psychological issues, which are actually difficult to resolve immediately. Compare to other version, ML's parents were just ordinary parents with normal concerns and interventions, not excessive, and their values ​​and emotions were normal. For the villains, yeah they deserved the ending. No overmelodramatic supporting characters.

I prefer the honesty from the actor while showing their abs even it was not excessive good like Shao Wei previous drama. The chemistry between Sun Lu Lu and Shao Wei were so natural, it was very comfortable when i saw them kissing each other. The two characters in the drama each have their own thoughts or feelings, but they can't help but feel physically attracted to each other. The two actors' images and performances are already convincing, and coupled with a reasonable and necessary plot, it is indeed a conventional yet noteworthy short drama that serves as a satisfactory product for satisfying emotional needs and desires.


Recommended to watch.

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innocent yet alluring uncle loli drama

I watched this last year because of Gong Fang Ni and i quite picky about uncle and little girl love story drama this one was not greasy at all. This one has the most obvious age gap and a lot of ambiguous and tumultuous relationships. Both the lead delivers their acting well and Chen Zhen Yang didn't use body double for abs (which is quite rare for him) and the kisses still look okay from Chen Zhen Yang level but the chemistry still not on maximum level.

In the first half, FL is a bit insecure because she has a crush on the male lead, so there are often misunderstandings and quite a few crying scenes. ML is always flirting with FL, and after the seal is broken, he frantically helps her find inspiration (see episode 43 for details). In one episode, FL's abs drawing is publicly displayed by ML. We comic book lovers are really shocked, it feels like fujoshi's fetish has been caught red-handed.

Their relationship became even sweeter, with frequent intimate scenes, and the intimate scenes were filmed quite beautifully but they need to adjust the background to make the atmosphere more intense. But at the same time the plot was become flat after they got together. To add the conflict they make traditional SFL to make another misunderstand between the lead and the couple solved it together.

If you want to watch innocent yet alluring uncle and little girl drama, you could watch this.

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Feels like watching common Idol Drama

I watched this after Wang Nan and Chen Minghao version. Although i quite like Zeng Hui-Han Yutong as actor and CP, but compare to previous drama i mentioned, I feel like watching idol dramas since Tinghuadao loves to minimize melodramatic effect to appeal general public. If you follow the CP drama, you will know their recent drama was generic; male chases female with strong FL and flirty ML, nothing innovative comes with this CP.

FL's character is a significant improvement; she's much stronger and less prone to abuse. Her ability to fight back and save herself in dangerous situations is much better than in the previous version. However, this change also reduces the dramatic tension making this drama lack of depth. Virginity parts were removed which is good choice.

Zhao Tingyi's acting is really good, with strong explosive power and rich emotional expression. I hope he can collaborate with Han Yutong in proper romance drama (I know the drama starts both of them but i think his character was questionable one on there).

Overall, the cast is strong, and the costumes, makeup, and filters are all good. It fails to make me amazed because the script is mediocre lack of emotion depth.

Only for hardcore fans.

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Illogical plot and scriptwriter loves bad guys.

I watching this drama because of Song Yujia compared to her previous drama, this drama was quite letdown in term of plot. I don't mind with soul swapping theme but the problem of this drama lies with the character logic. The chemistry between Xong Yujia and Ling Xuan was really good but the plot and character hold the problem.

ML character has major plot holes. He's clearly had a long-standing crush on the FL, yet he treats her coldly after marriage. He was initially moved by her kindness, but he easily believes the slanderous accusations leveled against her by his wicked mother-in-law and others. How the scriptwriter comes with idea ML betrays FL father to protect FL family?

FL also has questionable part. Before marriage, she had absolutely no feelings for the ML. It was an arranged marriage, and she suffered for several years. How could she possibly fall in love with him in the end? There is no backstory about FL was infuriated with ML and suddenly she in love with ML.

Female villain caused so much trouble, only to be kicked out of the mansion in the end? And FL even had to give her money out of blue? FL mother-in-law didn't get any punishment either. This screenwriter really loves villains! The plot is also full of holes. FLs father is just a minister, not a prince, not a general, not even a prime minister. Why emperor want to kill FL father? I guess the screenwriter couldn't come up with a plausible reason.

Only watchable for hardcore fans.

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The best version for that year

I watched Wang Xiao Yi version first two years ago on the same day on 2024. Both drama are watchable and still decent to watch but this drama give more point because FL character was so stunning when she reborn, less verbal sparring-more action and plot was on right track. Although Min Jie isn't particularly stunning at first glance, his acting is quite decent; the tear he shed during the kiss when they confirmed their feelings was just right. The chemistry between them was underrated. It was my secret CP back then. This is my favorite version of the story.

This version is really well done for that year. The cool and domineering FL is incredibly powerful. True revenge isn't about killing him outright, but about slowly tormenting him. It's satisfying to see her take revenge on the scumbag. The romance between ML and FL is so sweet; FL always takes the initiative.

Decent watch for the classic drama

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Light romance between CEO ML X Pilot FL

I watched this because of Ione of Liu Xiaoxu's rare sweet dramas, and the overall atmosphere is very relaxed and comfortable. ML and FL are strong; FL is confident and generous, and ML is lively and cute. Not familiar with Tang Lijun but, she successfully bring the strong character without being pretentious.

The main role of the SML and SFL is to create trouble, but their methods are not clever, and their characters are somewhat stereotypical (stupid and annoying). Although the plot is formulaic and the villains are obviously just tools, its strength lies in the pure and sweet romance between the male and female leads, with no angst and natural, endearing interactions.

It's suitable for those who enjoy lighthearted, sweet romances, are interested in pilot/captain themes, and can accept familiar tropes.

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Chaotic drama about Short Drama.

I watched this by chance without looking female Lead and i only know Liu Sansi but for his drama i ever watch he was actually average but i still enjoy his choice of script. The chemistry between the leads was satisfying to watch.

It was better than i expected and Zhang Ruoxi acting as dual personality was quite entertaining. The kissing scenes are great, Plus, SFL (the original FL) also comes to her senses later on. FL only has money on her mind, completing her mission to seduce ML and infuriate the original FL. ML plays along with FL the meat, and the original FL stimulated into a dark transformation, causing the paper doll to awaken! Then the two awakened paper dolls subvert the FL's expectations, and the ML is taken back to the real world by the FL.

Personally the ending was anticlimax but it was decent drama to watch.

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Decent drama that felt into declining on later half

I watched this because of Chen Si and it was decent but not make you gasped since the first half drama was okay and it was declining on the latter half.

The pairing of Chen Si and Liu Xiyu; they have nice chemistry, I love watching. This script is quite novel. ML is reborn into his uncle's body to save FL, who was driven to her death by his own obsession in her previous life. Mature and repentant, he becomes a guiding lover, no longer like in his past life, determined to break her wings.

The interactions between the two in the first half are somewhat ambiguous yet restrained, and quite enjoyable. I quite happy at Chen Si recent role since he choose to leave his CEO persona. Personally i am not fond of Liu Xiyu acting but she can make nice chemistry with her few MLs.

The second half has a strange pacing and doesn't quite make sense. After the truth is revealed, the FL seems to suffer without cause. Perhaps the screenwriter didn't quite figure out how to portray the FL's inner turmoil and eventual acceptance, focusing mainly on "You lied to me, I'm leaving,"

I was really looking forward to the love triangle between the three of them but there is almost none of this and the ending felt a bit unsettling.

Still decent watch.

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Light drama about reunion after fake confession

I watched this on January and i quite enjoy this decent watch even though not particularly groundbreaking. It's arguably the nice sweet romance drama. No angst and No melodrama included. No unnecessary supporting characters or plot points; the entire cast consists of mostly normal people. ML is scheming, while the FL is oblivious (a bit unaware of her own feelings).

Zhang Zihan x Wang Bingxiang combo is surprisingly fine to watch since i quite like bickering couple but for romance chemistry, it still below average to my standard. The plot is about FL make fake confession to ML, the ML falls for her, but she goes abroad, so they don't have a chance to be together. When they meet again, ML becomes a major client of the FL (a painter) and gets closer to her, pursuing her through various schemes.

The filters are natural, and there's no unnecessary background music. The filters are just right. The only downside is the height difference between the leads, which slightly diminishes their chemistry. Zhang Zi Han's acting is a bit over the top.

Overall, though, it's still a very good to watch.

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Bizzare production about pseudo-incest.

I watched this since i kind have soft spot of both leads.

The premise not for everyone since it contains pseudo incest between stepmom and step son. You can skip this if you are morally right person. but the execution is weak. The directing is mediocre, and the plot is ordinary. The forbidden love and tension between the ML and FL aren't portrayed, wasting the potential of Ji Jun Liang and Zhao Fei. Both have potential chemistry and i feel the director didn't catch the potential and the kisses was hot but lack of tension. ML's father casting was quite too old and i think it's ML grandfather.

The plot is about FL unintentionally helps the ML's father (in a wheelchair) pick up his phone, and the father, seeing her as his ideal woman, uses unfair means to coerce her parents into marrying him. Both leads fighting against ML's father felt too childish and mess. It's unclear what the ML and FL are seeking revenge for.

The interactions between ML and FL the variety show lack any sense of tension or forbidden love. It just adds verbal sparring. Furthermore, ML's easy victory over his father seems too simplistic and predictable.

I feel this script could have been filmed much better, but both the dialogue and the storyline were lacking and if this not for the leads i would dropped this more faster.

Only for hardcore fans.

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Can watch when you have no anything to watch.

An Old-fashioned story of FL was being cheated on by her ex-boyfriend and her best friend and then got one-night stand with ML, then quickly marrying the ML and getting revenge on the scumbag. The only highlight is that this time ML isn't the younger brother's father, but the SML's father. FL goes directly from girlfriend to stepmother, which is even more satisfying than being an aunt.

We need to agree Wang Yan Fei has more chemistry with Dai Rui more than with Yu Shang Xu. SML was quite delusional and fickle when he knows FL was ML's wife.

I quite annoyed by Wang Yan Fei styling and make up, did MUA and stylist had bad day or turned against her?
There's a bit of banter, which is acceptable, and it's watchable if you're bored and had no drama to watch.

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The tale about two repressed leads.

I watched this drama because i quite like Feng Ming Chao and Chen Lu Xi pair. For them i have no doubt about their chemistry but sometime their script was like Russian Roulete. Sometimes i enjoy, Sometimes i loathe it. The costumes, makeup, and props are beautiful, the filters are natural and the entire series uses original voice.

The story revolves around the self-redemption of two emotionally repressed individuals from unhappy family backgrounds. Sometimes the emotional transitions feel a bit abrupt, as if something was cut out (Perhaps due the censoring since i believe the original story was about BDSM).

ML was bullied to the point of being pathological, possesses a strong sense of morality and is resilient and restrained. FL was submissive to her toxic parents' manipulation, is proactive towards ML, creating a complex and compelling character. ML sees the female lead as an adorable kitten, while the FL sees him as radiating warmth. She feels a secret joy at his affection yet also a sense of unworthiness, a restrained struggle that makes the story so compelling. All the emotions are reciprocal, a natural progression of feelings.

Recommended to watch.

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Quite light comedy but romance part was still underwheming.

I watched this because of plot and Ma Xiao Yu on non usual expertise role. Personally this is my first ever to finish Deng Ling Shu drama since her previous dramas are not my cup of tea. Both are quite have decent acting in here. I quite like the dynamic duo between Ma Xiao Yu and Deng Ling Shu but as romantic couple they are still not passable as lovers.

Plot is about FL was the mafia leader who trapped on generic CEO love drama story and it's one of the reason she got crows mouth while ML got mind-reading. It feels like they mixed generic trop like transmigration + marriage-first-love trop +mind reading ML+ transmigrated FL into one story and the execution was successfully since the plot was quite meticulous with some little flaw that we can forgive. FL's curse mouth not working on the ML but backfired to herself adds a sense of destiny to their relationship.

ML's character isn't as distinct as FL's; he's a simple, self-absorbed, love-struck individual whose daily inner monologue oscillates between gradually falling for her. The mind-reading ability doesn't significantly enhance the character; it seems to provide an initial opportunity for him to fall in love with the FL and also serves as some emotional support for his later affections. He's also still decent CEO who never said hurtful words to his wife-he is quite delicate for usual scumbag ML on same plot. He knew all along that the FL was acting to maintain her delicate, pampered image, but he was willing to play along and never question her—Love this part.

There are no clichéd drugging or mistaken identity plots. The kidnapping scenes are funny and not the traditional melodramatic kind. The relationship growth between ML and FL feels natural and the pacing is comfortable. But the kisses was not intense enough it feels too PG-13.

Some scenes are a bit childish, but as a lighthearted comedy, it's perfectly fine. I feel ML is a bit of a background character, often absent, so he doesn't seem to have much room to develop his character, and their interactions are limited, resulting in a weak sense of chemistry and the dubbing was quite not natural since i quite enjoy Ma Xiao Yu real voice but it can't be helped since the drama is from Tinghuadao.

Still worth to watch if you enjoy light comedy.

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