Luv Peony

zhao lusi is one of the most exceptional actresses of her generation. i watched her in her earliest drama all the way to the lastest drama and her acting is very good. she has taken many and different roles that showcase her acting skills. i am very happy for her to be able to continue acting and grace the screen with future projects.

i find her refreshing esp when she livestream herself applying the makeup for events. makeup does do wonder and she has mastered it enough to convince people she got plastic surgery.

not really...for Kdrama, it runs for 50-55 minutes per episodes so it's average 8-16. for Cdrama, i seen netflix have more than 24 episodes for other dramas.

for me, i wish they would use a voice actor for her voice...

LOL...early spring FL has a lot of issues.

she's too kid like...it's weird pairing her with ML. it was cringy when she got paired with jerry yan.

the gift giving is not a sign of red flag...more like wrong/poor choice of gifts not. it's more insulting in the novel b/c their relationship is strictly bed buddies, not even a bf/gf as depicted in the novel.
he has different reasons for gifting bags as stated in the novel but the FL interpreted it wrong due to her low self esteem, confidence and assumption nature.

luke's character is not a red flag, just someone you would not want to be in a romantic relationship with.

glad you finished it! the novel provides so much more!

Sexual predator. He has a file in the states. The board didn’t do a thorough background check before sending him to the Asia branch

The novel version will make you LOL with his thoughts

Red flag: extremely verbally abusive , degrading and psychologically manipulating are red flags in relationships.

Guys that are narcissistic.

His choice of words and criticism is hurtful and puts her down. He’s esp more judgmental when it comes to FL. He meant well but his expressions wrong.

It’s one of my fav novel added to my list.

Their journey was bumpy…but they both came full circle and give their second chance all they got with no regrets.

I cried when her BFF passed.

she broke up b/c she finally exhausted herself mentally and physically (not the s e x part lol) in the relationship. due to misunderstandings/assumptions, she was utterly disappointed and broke off their relationship.

he was upset and offer the ultimatum. they had a cold war where they ignore each other at work. he thought they were just taking a break but didn't realize how determine FL is.

later on in the novel, his upset stem from when FL left with luke and at the moment, it felt like a divorce to him. he was too prideful to chase after and make amends ----- which cost him their chance at communicating and making amends.

novel: they do it in the car
drama: yeah right, like they will show any of it

he is not really a red flag. his personality and temperament is super blunt/honest and not holding anything back. he's super controlling and a perfectionist as creativity is what his career is about. when it comes to relationship, he knows what he wants, is straight forward, date with honesty and break things off cleanly. he's always stylish/trendy and up to date b/c of his job. he loves pretty/beauty/luxury and need all that for inspiration for the marketing. even so, he fell in love with FL, who is plain and ordinary. he's not shallow. he appreciates inner beauty and strength as well. FL stands out to him b/c of the way she carries herself and is very discipline.

his issue is the way he communicates and is not considerate towards the FL in what she wants. he only do things as long as he thinks it's right vs what the FL needs. he's aware he could word things more gently but he still doesn't. FL is respecting the rules and boundaries which he likes but at the same time, he wants more but doesn't admit it. ML gets mad/upset when FL doesn't consider reaching out to him when she comes across issues. FL doesn't come to him b/c their relationship set up and there's no place for her to ask for anything more. it's very muddy and blurry between the two of them b/c they both want the same thing but doesn't say it or show it.
he's a lot more harsh to FL in the novel. he doesn't see it b/c he's arrogant in his own ways.
FL has her own issues as well when it comes to their relationship but she's more easy going/happy go lucky type of personality. she assumes a lot and withdraws in her own ways due to her insecurities. b/c of that, ML takes advantage and often controls FL, and when she doesn't get what he's doing or she does something that he doesn't like, instead of communicating, he will have these antics and punish her. he's simply a moody bastarrd when it comes to relationship.


the drama made him less of a bastard and more lovable ha.

it's not the novel...more like the limited episodes of the drama that doesn't give their journey a more thorough time frame.

per novel....
2010-2011
FL - 22 years old
ML - 28 years old
their FTF relationship lasted for 6 years
FL got the dog on their 3rd year.
FL took a project that requires 14 months being in the northwest on their 4th-5th year together. this is when their FTF relationship starting to strain, along with misunderstandings.

end it on the 6th year 2016
she quit her job and left beijing to go home.
FL open a tavern for her parents to run, she starts her own event planning business.
ML remains as CEO
FL - 28
ML - 34

reunion after 3-4 years
FL - 31-32
ML - 37-38

2020 covid happen
they officially got back together around restrictions lifted

Officially got back together
FL - 35 years old
ML - 41 years old
got married...

Epilogue:
daughter born.
luke the dog is a senior by that time around 10 years old.
samoyed life span averages 12-16 years


Epilogue chapter of ML’s Parents…you could see where he gets his perspective, personality and stubbornness from.

that sucks...32 or even 28 would suffice for the coverage of the whole novel!