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He had a kid at 18 (accident) ... it was in the novel and the drama ...

He himself said in the book he didn't know about his feelings when she asked until later.

These are details that will be revealed within the first few episodes. The rest of the story seems to be similar. The card game, the wedding, her being tied up, etc ... were all highlights from the book. TBH, having read the book, I feel like seeing all these details take away the joy of anticipation so I am not going to watching any more trailers...

I am going to watch Princess Royal and come back when the drama is released. Story seems good so far.

Yes.

I hate these releases ... I mean even if I don't watch the drama, I can piece together the highlights of the story from the trailers.

I think the reason they have to release new material is that there is no other way to promote the drama. Are the leads going to have a magazine shoot? Nope, because it's already done. Any show? Nope, because it's already done.

Sometimes I can't wait :-)

Most likely she didn't receive the message for some reason ... that's my guess. If you look at the trailer, she seems surprised that he ignored her? Like what did I do wrong ... anyone else get this feeling?

yeh I think he has a good sense of humor and it shows in his dramas.

I've the novels many times so it's too late for that :-) ... I think I am ok with the changes that they made.

To read or not to read? the novel

Advantage:
1) can understand the characters/their perspectives better
2) won't feel so anxious waiting for the next episodes
3) the novel was a really good read ...

Disadvantage:
If you are too hang up on certain points and feel bad about them, don't read ... Throughout the drama there will be this nagging feeling and wishing that they didn't change the story (for example, I was very disappointed that they changed The Double story because of Chinese censorship about reincarnations/souls swapping etc ...) And that feeling remains with me even though the entire story was good based on the change.

Love Like the Galaxy ... for example, lots of nuances that you would miss if you didn't read the novel. This ABAY is another one ... is a big miss if not reading the novel. How the leads feel each time they do something. I also went ahead and read Love's Ambition short story even though it's completely different from the drama. I think I would have missed so much if I didn't get the intention of the author, who is much better than the screen writer.
And yes, that feeling of being let down is there if it didn't work out.

I still say read the novel ... there's no need to avoid reading just because there are people who are hang up on certain aspects of it. You will miss a good novel if you don't read it and just settle for the drama. This writer has other novels too ... they are also good.

And yes, a big warning that there is a feeling of being let down ... whether it's the screen writers or actors ... some just don't live up to the intentions.

She's perfect for this role.

That short one is the director.

Yes, she will be the CEO of a new startup

Clips from University days ... wow so many new clips.
https://x.com/xukaidaily7/status/1805472879292858611

Same one with English translation: https://x.com/XuKai_Soso0305/status/1805468296432828864

yes, that's the one I read ... really good story! I just finished watching the drama. They also changed the story so I was a little disappointed at the ending ... I feel for you! Sometimes it's hard when you really like some points in the novel and they changed them.

Oh ... I am also interested in this drama. The trailer looks really good!

Highly recommend The Double. I read all the way the end ... There used to be a link to the end with english translation.