shadowdreamer

No English translated work, just the original Chinese. Here's the link: https://www.hetushu.com/book/3848/index.html. You can try translate the page to English.

At the very end, in the novel, once things are resolved they had a long distance relationship. Him in military pilot school and her teaching and getting graduate degree. She eventually came to join him.

Mainly there's a stark contrast in the novel vs drama. He shouldn't have a role in such intimate settings but the drama showed it. There's also his inner monologue in the train too. 2ML is definitely using her to take revenge for him while he sits back. However, the way they are presented is a little awkward for many. I admit, I'm a little uncomfortable while watching their scenes. Especially contrast that after the leads' time in Beijing then separation due to her biological parent's death. Also her passively accepting intimate gestures. At the same time showing ML's struggles. I haven't seen today's episodes but I'm hoping the characters are put/edit back to their selves.

I can't recall but in the novel it's weeks since they separated and then years? at the end. Drama should be the same but I am unsure towards the end.

Lol, got it. Enjoy the show.

....ok?....

Male lead is a story of growth and development. Don't force yourself to watch if you don't like it.

Wow, after watching the drama as far as you did you still think that way? I'm dumbfounded. This drama is definitely not for you.

Seems to be one sided but her behavior or non action when he gets close to her is pretty ambiguous. Her character design seems disjointed. As she knows full well how despicable he is and has feelings for her.
Forgot to mention too that FL's friend is 2ML's mistress. So, these two episodes 33 and 34 are messed up.

Period dramas are filmed in Hengdian so if places look similar then, yes.

Lol. Some changes are much better integrated while a few are just outright incredulous. I'm sure it's a happy ending as I've seen another dance of them with him in uniform. Very similar to the ending in the novel. Next week is the last four episodes so I'll make myself watch it to the end.

Unfortunately...sigh

That's the thing though. It was supposed to be two lovers overcoming blood feud/debt to be together because their love was pure enough, there wasn't a chance given to other people. They were clear cut in the novel. Now in the drama, it's become like this!!!!!!! Ahhhhhh

No, you didn't missed anything. There weren't such scenes in the novel. I believe, if I recall correctly, it was Baoli that accompany her to FangHua's wedding. It's a pretty messed up plot here. Here's my reply to another post below:
"I know many Chinese fans were not happy with that, especially novel fans. There wasn't such love triangle in the novel at all. This is an add on scenes of the 2ML that doesn't exist. 2ML did eventually came to the realization he loves FL but that is after everything was solved. I'm kind of pissed off too. The novel was well loved because there wasn't a love triangle and now it's made into another drama cliche.
Truthfully, just looking at the drama itself, I am doubtful of her love to ML. Now, if the ending has changed like ZhouZhou said, I'm actually receptive to a bad ending."

Could be because she has no sense of distance from 2ML that the ML does with any female that wants to get close to him. Plus the ambiguous vibe coming out of the 2ML that FL totally should know (she's supposed to be a smart detective spy, also ML and her friend even told her 2ML likes her) but doesn't stop him verbally or physically. Except for the one time on the train she told him she loves the ML. :L
I know many Chinese fans were not happy with that, especially novel fans. There wasn't such love triangle in the novel at all. This is an add on scenes of the 2ML that doesn't exist. 2ML did eventually came to the realization he loves FL but that is after everything was solved. I'm kind of pissed off too. The novel was well loved because there wasn't a love triangle and now it's made into another drama cliche.
Truthfully, just looking at the drama itself, I am doubtful of her love to ML. Now, if the ending has changed like ZhouZhou said, I'm actually receptive to a bad ending.

He's already in a position where what he does is a dead end. We are also approaching the end of the drama and there has to be redemption for these type of drama. In a way, Rong Jiashang was born to atone for his father's sins. For him, this is the best way. Meng has equal power as the Rong. His family is thrown asunder; father paralyze from the waist down, one of sisters was raped, he has to fight for business power with uncle Zhou and protect his family from getting harassed by reporters and of course Meng. Not to mention he never wanted to get in the family business. If something were to happen, at least he can protect the females in the family with clean business.

800+ million views! Congrats to City of Streamer.

Congratulations to City of Streamer for reaching over 700 million views!! Yeahh!!

Yes, Bai Lou Yin and Gu Hai had very explosive chemistry. Not to mention the behind the scenes interactions between them. OMG

I'm loving City of Streamer. He definitely has a good paring as Jiashang with Jing Tian's Shizhen. ZhouZhou really has a good grasp of the character. I noticed since Addicted that he's serious in how he portrays the characters he plays. Each one is different and there's a separation of ZhouZhou from the characters. It's amazing. I look forward to his future works.

Truthfully, I don't take ratings as the basis to watch any drama/film. I will watch and judge it for myself. As ratings are usually personal, oftentimes I find I rather like some so called low rating drama compared to high ones.