The line at 5'00" into the 24th and last episode is imho *absolutely perfect* to sum up this drama:

"SCRIPTWRITERS THESE DAYS AREN'T RELIABLE AT ALL"

They had a great cast (all did a great job; honorable mentions to Li Ting Ting and Deng Yu Li), some wonderful photography, a lovely OST...they could've come up with a masterpiece, seriously...but the writers screwed up the whole thing royally! >____<

I'm always a bit wary when I see a drama written by so many people, 'cause whenever that happens, inconsistency is just around the corner...but I was drawn in by Li Ting Ting (whom I had recently appreciated in "Don't Leave After School") and by the Russian element (BTW, congrats to the production for not messing up that part: only one minor Russian mistake in the 24 episodes, not bad).

Well, that should teach me to think twice the next time, or at least to check the endings before watching anything this long, URGH! >_____<...'cause upon finishing it, the only thing I can think of is: gimme back those 24+ hours of my life! T________T
Seriously, I can't believe how inconsistent and terrible the last third/fourth of this drama is...and most of all, I really, really, really can't believe how the hell they could even consider making the FL make the worst ever decision in the end: to marry an alcoholic! O___o
I just hope they won't have kids, so at least she'll be the only victim of that poor decision.../.___.\

No way I'm gonna watch the SPs...I couldn't care less, given how dissatisfied I am with the drama's ending.