jhanine63

I binged-watched this drama for three days. Lol. I agree with some reviews I read that the story, especially the ending, felt rushed. It looks like cutting the total episodes contributed a lot to it. There are times when I feel too confused about what was happening, or an issue has suddenly been resolved without fully showing how it was solved. The editing was also a bit off, since there were scenes that were suddenly cut and then changed to another scenario.

The winning formula for this drama, definitely, is the chemistry between the two leads. I have watched tons of Cdramas, and I can tell, this pairing is rare. Not all characters can make you feel the sincerity that Bao Bao and Daniel Zhou did for this one. Story aside, they really make you believe that they are in love. The kiss scenes really feel like they are together, and not just for show. Their expressions, when both proposed to each other, the way he goes to her every time. This is the main thing that made the drama linger, even after the credits rolled.

I used to wonder why Lu XiXao clung to Zhou Wan, even after 10 years. From the outside, a 10-year hyper-fixation can sometimes feel like a stretch in dramas, but when you view it through the lens of profound grief and isolation, it makes total sense. Zhou Wan wasn't just a romance; she was his lifeline and the only person who could break through his deep-seated loneliness after his mother passed away. When someone brings you back to life like that, time and distance don't change the baseline connection, no matter how hurt he is.

I pray the gods hear us and pair them up again soon—ideally with a production team that gives them the full, uncut episode count they deserve next time!