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The Rational Life
Wang Hedi - Qi Xiao
Qin Lan - Shen Ruo Xin
From the very beginning of this drama, I love Qi Xiao as a character. I also love Shen Ruoxin as a character as well. I think they are both perfect for each other in terms of personality. Qi Xiao is definitely that golden retriever, sort of innocent and naive young guy who is trying to find true love while having a very optimistic view on life. Shen Ruoxin is that powerful businesswoman who needs someone to lighten up her own life and provide her with some goofy times and just relaxation. I also love their relationship in the beginning (I’m on episode 11) with Qi Xiao always being there for Ruoxin and vice versa.
I also love the main message that both of these characters are conveying. Shen Ruoxin fits that very typical role of being a woman who is urged to live her life a certain way to fit within societal expectations. I really don’t like Ruoxin’s mother though. She always yells at Ruoxin for not telling her anything, but then getting mad everytime that Ruoxin tells her something she doesn’t want to hear. Qi Xiao is that individual who was forced to mature and become independent for his family, due to circumstances that he couldn’t contorl.
I got to say though, there has already been some tensions that are building up between them two. The scene where Qi Xiao is helping Ruoxin sew and fix her dress/romper that doesn’t quite fit was so tension-filled. Him having to cinch the dress at her waist and wrap his arms around her to get the measurements. Also, I love how Wang Hedi portrays those scenes with Ruoxin trying on new clues. The amazement and just awe in Qi Xiao’s eyes when looking at Ruoxin is like he’s looking at the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen.
Ok, I have to talk about episode 13 specifically. Mr. Xu tried to confess his feelings to Shen Ruoxin with this very elaborate flower pathway, rooftop dinner, and crazily epensive necklace. But, Shen Ruoxin stood her ground with her own morals and values, which I absolutely loved. She stated that she wanted to rise to the top on her own instead of being dragged up there by someone else. So, she rejected almost the “dream” life that any other woman may want if they’re focused on status and money. Instead, she went back and celebrated her birthday with her true friends, a smaller rooftop party, skewers to eat, and then Qi Xiao’s handmade jewlery based off one of her own telescopic images. This gift was a whole lot less expensive and more thoughtful than Mr. Xu’s. Shen Ruoxin accepeted this one with no issue and loved the thought behind it. I just absolutely love the decisions that Shen Ruoxin made in that moment with her two different options.
I just finished episode 19 and I definitely have some thoughts. First off, that whole thing with their car exhibition and the forgetting car seats mistake. I don’t know why I teared up when I saw Qi Xiao coming along with his motorcycle and saving the day. This scene just really solidified for me, his endless dedication and determination to make Ruoxin’s life the best it can be. He quite literally saved the day by doing that and I know Ruoxin could feel it too. BUT THEN SHE DECIDES TO LEAVE….HELLO! I know that Ruoxin was also hesitant and wanted Qi Xiao to come along, but obviously Qi Xiao’s mother needs his help in Shanghai and that makes sense. I just am so sad to see that relationship fade away for a bit at least while she is all the way in Shenzhen. Qi Xiao and Ruoxin’s dynamic just worked so well and he was always there to support her and she supported him as well. They just got each other. Plus, I don’t know how I feel about Ruoxin leaving with Mr. Xu. I can’t help but have this feeling that he has an ulterior motive for bringing Ruoxin away from her family and from Qi Xiao. I think Ruoxin’s mother feels that too, which is why she was so apprehensive and gave Mr. Xu that speech. Mothers always know best, so I just hope that this move doesn’t become a disaster for Ruoxin.
Finally, they confessed during a rainstorm while locked in the office out of all places. The confession was really heartfelt on Qi Xiao’s side and I do understand Shen Ruoxin’s hesitation at first but I’m glad that she decided to just say yes and do something a little bit irrational. However, I have to say…they get together around episode 27 and idk why it is, but I instantly got bored. This is one of those dramas where I don’t really care about their dating era because I didn’t fall in love with the characters or environment of this drama. Now, this is just a watch I kind of have to get through if you know what I mean.
Ok, a little skip ahead…maybe a lot. I’m at episode 32 now and this is the plot point that annoys me with every age gap drama. For some reason, it’s always the woman being older than the man. But, I really hated Shen Ruoxin’s actions during this episode. The way that she is 12 years older, but less mature when handling her own relationship really just pisses me off. She really doesn’t get the issue with her old childhood classmate interfering in her relationship so much and giving Qi Xiao these insecurities that should be resolved by Ruoxin herself, yet she hasn’t even talked to him about it herself. Furthermore, I hated the way that she was acting like everything was fine. She should know Qi Xiao enough to know that he was upset over something and that something is that everyone is treating him like a baby when he is being more mature than Shen Ruoxin. I also hated Ruoxin’s childhood classmate bro. The way he was so insanely condescending towards Qi Xiao and acted like he was a much better option when we know that Ruoxin would never go for him. I ALSO HATED THE MOTHER THESE PAST 2 EPISODES. Bro, Shen Ruoxin’s mother is actually insane. She starts flipping Ruoxin’s house to look for evidence of her and Qi Xiao dating and crashes out, then goes and asks why she doesn’t tell her things. Qi Xiao’s mother is the prime example of what a mother should be like, believing in their own child. These past couple episodes, Qi Xiao’s side of the family really pulled through.
“The universe’s only miracle is love.” I did rlly like the ending of this drama though. I thought that both Qi Xiao and Ruoxin handled their miscommunication rlly well. Not only that, but I loved Qi Xiao’s whole jewelry design and the meaning/story behind it. I do think that Qi Xiao is a more thoughtful person than Ruoxin though. He’s just more expressive and supportive in their relationship I feel like. He’s done all this stuff for her and I don’t really know what Ruoxin has done for him. Although, I do love Ruoxin’s determination in her own work. I loved that small plot line in this drama. I don’t know what it is though, workplace dramas that have a big plot surrounding the workplace and business are never 10/10 for me. I think I get a little bit bored of the corporate environment.
Wang Hedi - Qi Xiao
Qin Lan - Shen Ruo Xin
From the very beginning of this drama, I love Qi Xiao as a character. I also love Shen Ruoxin as a character as well. I think they are both perfect for each other in terms of personality. Qi Xiao is definitely that golden retriever, sort of innocent and naive young guy who is trying to find true love while having a very optimistic view on life. Shen Ruoxin is that powerful businesswoman who needs someone to lighten up her own life and provide her with some goofy times and just relaxation. I also love their relationship in the beginning (I’m on episode 11) with Qi Xiao always being there for Ruoxin and vice versa.
I also love the main message that both of these characters are conveying. Shen Ruoxin fits that very typical role of being a woman who is urged to live her life a certain way to fit within societal expectations. I really don’t like Ruoxin’s mother though. She always yells at Ruoxin for not telling her anything, but then getting mad everytime that Ruoxin tells her something she doesn’t want to hear. Qi Xiao is that individual who was forced to mature and become independent for his family, due to circumstances that he couldn’t contorl.
I got to say though, there has already been some tensions that are building up between them two. The scene where Qi Xiao is helping Ruoxin sew and fix her dress/romper that doesn’t quite fit was so tension-filled. Him having to cinch the dress at her waist and wrap his arms around her to get the measurements. Also, I love how Wang Hedi portrays those scenes with Ruoxin trying on new clues. The amazement and just awe in Qi Xiao’s eyes when looking at Ruoxin is like he’s looking at the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen.
Ok, I have to talk about episode 13 specifically. Mr. Xu tried to confess his feelings to Shen Ruoxin with this very elaborate flower pathway, rooftop dinner, and crazily epensive necklace. But, Shen Ruoxin stood her ground with her own morals and values, which I absolutely loved. She stated that she wanted to rise to the top on her own instead of being dragged up there by someone else. So, she rejected almost the “dream” life that any other woman may want if they’re focused on status and money. Instead, she went back and celebrated her birthday with her true friends, a smaller rooftop party, skewers to eat, and then Qi Xiao’s handmade jewlery based off one of her own telescopic images. This gift was a whole lot less expensive and more thoughtful than Mr. Xu’s. Shen Ruoxin accepeted this one with no issue and loved the thought behind it. I just absolutely love the decisions that Shen Ruoxin made in that moment with her two different options.
I just finished episode 19 and I definitely have some thoughts. First off, that whole thing with their car exhibition and the forgetting car seats mistake. I don’t know why I teared up when I saw Qi Xiao coming along with his motorcycle and saving the day. This scene just really solidified for me, his endless dedication and determination to make Ruoxin’s life the best it can be. He quite literally saved the day by doing that and I know Ruoxin could feel it too. BUT THEN SHE DECIDES TO LEAVE….HELLO! I know that Ruoxin was also hesitant and wanted Qi Xiao to come along, but obviously Qi Xiao’s mother needs his help in Shanghai and that makes sense. I just am so sad to see that relationship fade away for a bit at least while she is all the way in Shenzhen. Qi Xiao and Ruoxin’s dynamic just worked so well and he was always there to support her and she supported him as well. They just got each other. Plus, I don’t know how I feel about Ruoxin leaving with Mr. Xu. I can’t help but have this feeling that he has an ulterior motive for bringing Ruoxin away from her family and from Qi Xiao. I think Ruoxin’s mother feels that too, which is why she was so apprehensive and gave Mr. Xu that speech. Mothers always know best, so I just hope that this move doesn’t become a disaster for Ruoxin.
Finally, they confessed during a rainstorm while locked in the office out of all places. The confession was really heartfelt on Qi Xiao’s side and I do understand Shen Ruoxin’s hesitation at first but I’m glad that she decided to just say yes and do something a little bit irrational. However, I have to say…they get together around episode 27 and idk why it is, but I instantly got bored. This is one of those dramas where I don’t really care about their dating era because I didn’t fall in love with the characters or environment of this drama. Now, this is just a watch I kind of have to get through if you know what I mean.
Ok, a little skip ahead…maybe a lot. I’m at episode 32 now and this is the plot point that annoys me with every age gap drama. For some reason, it’s always the woman being older than the man. But, I really hated Shen Ruoxin’s actions during this episode. The way that she is 12 years older, but less mature when handling her own relationship really just pisses me off. She really doesn’t get the issue with her old childhood classmate interfering in her relationship so much and giving Qi Xiao these insecurities that should be resolved by Ruoxin herself, yet she hasn’t even talked to him about it herself. Furthermore, I hated the way that she was acting like everything was fine. She should know Qi Xiao enough to know that he was upset over something and that something is that everyone is treating him like a baby when he is being more mature than Shen Ruoxin. I also hated Ruoxin’s childhood classmate bro. The way he was so insanely condescending towards Qi Xiao and acted like he was a much better option when we know that Ruoxin would never go for him. I ALSO HATED THE MOTHER THESE PAST 2 EPISODES. Bro, Shen Ruoxin’s mother is actually insane. She starts flipping Ruoxin’s house to look for evidence of her and Qi Xiao dating and crashes out, then goes and asks why she doesn’t tell her things. Qi Xiao’s mother is the prime example of what a mother should be like, believing in their own child. These past couple episodes, Qi Xiao’s side of the family really pulled through.
“The universe’s only miracle is love.” I did rlly like the ending of this drama though. I thought that both Qi Xiao and Ruoxin handled their miscommunication rlly well. Not only that, but I loved Qi Xiao’s whole jewelry design and the meaning/story behind it. I do think that Qi Xiao is a more thoughtful person than Ruoxin though. He’s just more expressive and supportive in their relationship I feel like. He’s done all this stuff for her and I don’t really know what Ruoxin has done for him. Although, I do love Ruoxin’s determination in her own work. I loved that small plot line in this drama. I don’t know what it is though, workplace dramas that have a big plot surrounding the workplace and business are never 10/10 for me. I think I get a little bit bored of the corporate environment.
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