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He's very intelligent. I would vouch for his character anytime over SML. Also, in the show, he 's 19 turning 20. FL's 23/24. SML's in his mid/late 30's. So, in the beginning of the show, ML may seem childish but it's also an act to hide is true nature. As the drama progresses, ML flexes his brain cells quite impressively.

I find the scene at the lantern festival heartbreaking as well. You can sense they have strong feelings for each other, yet have to retain a distance. As much as he loves her, he can't even "beg" her for a second chance as he used to because now he feels that his family/his father owes her too much.

Love this scene.

This normally happens on the weekend for all shows, then it would reverse to the norm. I believe MDL is doing weekly maintenance or running some kind of automated script.

ML reminds me of Wallace Huo, especially how he acts with his eyes.

It’s so beautifully translated. Thanks for sharing.

I laughed at this part. He's just so full of trickery up his sleeve, showing up like that.

May I add that I like his two-tone button boots in ep 29. It can be viewed in the scene on the train when he returned the coat button to the ML. =)

Just wrapped up ep 29/30.

I’m so glad Jiasheng and Shizhen finally have a heart-to-heart talk and lay it all out. The level of trust they share is tighter than ever. I’m also happy they clear the air about Ms. Hashimoto so that she could never place a wedge between them.

Just when we thought the coast is clear and it’s smooth sailing from here, the writer dealt us a heavy blow about ML/FL biological relationship. What a twist indeed.

I have to give credit to the director for always ending the episodes with a cliffhanger.

I enjoy the supporting cast too; especially when Mr. Rong’s puts up a nonchalant and relaxed charm for the outside world to see. Mr. Meng is just as talented portraying a cold and menacing boss. You can literally sense his insidious aura and promise to do harm in some eerie scenes. These two are well cast for their roles.

It's a BIG yes for me!

I know that feeling! 😀

Enjoy the show!!🎉🎊

Yes, I love that in her. The ability to detect right and wrong, and jumps ship when she no longer sees eye to eye with Meng on moral ground.
Although they have a common enemy that started their vengeful collaboration, eps 25/26 reveal that Mr. Meng is just as wicked and dishonorable as Mr. Rong in that taking innocent lives is nothing in accomplishing their ultimate personal goal.

OMG!! OMG!!!

Some drama series are meant be watched as it AIRS so that the viewers can experience the immense intensity of suspense, excitement, thrill, angst, and all other emotions that the story delivers ----- and City of Streamer is one such drama. It's one that should be savored slowly like fine wine and dark chocolate as the storyline unfolds. I was screaming in delight over so many scenes with today's episodes.

So many impactful moments and revelations are packed in here. I've yet to come down from my serotonin high.

He probably has his suspicions at this point, but since he’s smart and analytical, he would have placed himself in her shoes and would understand why she did what she’s done. He knows his father isn’t a saint.

I agree that it’s a great series. Although the main couple is only 20&23 years old, the storyline is for a more mature audience. The younger crowd may not enjoy it as much, not to mention the Republic Era seems disconnected to the mass audience and most likely, younger group.

ML is navigating his current situation with great care, and I am rather impressed with his decisions thus far. He’s maturing although just turned 20. He’s trying to do right to all parties, yet not being stepped on by anyone. If he continues to grow in this manner, I feel that he deserves the FL because he’s fighting for her. I also feel that she would be a great life partner for him, in term of steering him the right way instead of being led astray given his family business and the shady influences surrounding him. I’m rooting 100% for this couple.

I’m getting a different feel. FL is ML’s father dead buddy’s daughter. The twist is FL’s birth family was killed by Mr. Rong.

Everything you said is correct. Ms. Sun was a mistress who prepared opium for Mr. Rong. But this notion didn't sit well with Mrs. Rong because it would mean Ms. Sun had a high status. So Mrs. Rong and her allies degraded Ms. Sun by calling her an opium maid who provided ALL services (the ultimate low class/prostitution) as supposed to a mistress who prepared the pipe. There’s a difference.

I find the FL very suitable for the role. I have never watched any of her old series before, except maybe 15 minutes of Rattan before dropping that. She’s good in here, and better than the ML.

Meng did not tell her to seduce the ML. She also did not outright seduce the ML. It just plays out that way because she is slowly getting to see a better side of him, and from that, understands him more, and as time goes on, becomes attracted to him. She weighs her decisions carefully.