This drama should have been titled "What Happens When You Have the Worst, Most Terrible Taste in Women ft. The Qiao Boys"
Just finished Episode 21 and I am TIRED. The drama was better when it was dragging around. Now this is pure CHAOS with no relief. I would've gone crazy if it wasn't for that totally adorable Sanli-Yiding scene that made me melt and smile again.
My poor babies are going through so much garbage right now, it's so hard to watch!! I love how that Second Auntie dumps everything onto Yicheng as soon as things take a bad turn 😡 What is wrong with that woman? She raised him non-stop since he was a baby. Doesn't she have ANY love for him? I've also noticed that there has not been one single mutual kiss of real love(I refuse to count in Yicheng-Xiaolang ones because I didn't enjoy those). It's almost always the trashy women jump-kissing the subdued, pushover men. We just got that one time Yiding surprise-kisses Sanli but that didn't go well, either.
Thank you, all but marriage not dating are actually mentioned in part 2 ;) however I mention marriage not dating…
not the FL's mother in law, I meant the ML's mother's mother-in-law. I can't forget the sight of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law hugging and leaving that trash of a husband/son on his own 😂 can't wait for part 2!^^
When the word "marriage" comes up, I have to think of the drama "Marriage, Not Dating." That one REALLY explored dating and marriage. We start out with a contract relationship of a woman crazy about getting married and a guy who doesn't care and end up with a complete switch in their views. I loved how they explored a variety of issues, including the way things turned out with the ML's lousy cheating father. It was so nice to see a good mother-in-law for once, who understood her daughter-in-law's pain and took her side against her own son. Of course, there are not-so-good mom-in-laws, too, but the good one stood out.
There's also the second-chance drama genre with 18 Again, Familiar Wife, Go Back Couple and Emergency Couple trying to navigate the various pitfalls, highs and lows of marriage. 18 Again stands out for beautiful relationships of all kinds.
And then I have to include Flower of Evil, because that one was soooo good. The FL was one of the strongest I have ever seen.
Okay, I calmed down after that shocker and now I'm melting over Sanli and Yiding they are PRECIOUS 🥰🥰 Glad to see Yiding focus only on Sanli when both his mom and Sanli were in the hospital. He's giving me hope... that he's a good guy who's just been under his mom's thumb for too long I just wish they'd move out faster because that mom is a WITCH.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PACING??? Sometimes it's so slow and boring and then suddenly they drop complete BOMBSHELLS on my head and heart! Sanli is pregnant? WHAT THE HECK? WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?! I AM NOT READY TO BE A GRANDMA! And to think we almost lost the child I AM FREAKING OUT! Yiding wth bro be a better husband, please!
I also felt the same...I mean she also forgot or pretending to forget the promise she made to her parents..I think…
I wouldn't be so frustrated if she had aborted the kid after at least letting him know. Even a "I'm NOT HAVING THE BABY! I'M GOING TO THE HOSPITAL!" *slams door, runs away* would have been better. Anyway, we're all used to her screaming and getting her way. That kid might be inside her body, but half it's DNA is Yicheng's. It's not his fault that he isn't the pregnant one.
Forget being mentally ready to be a mom, she wasn't mentally ready to be a wife, either.
Exactly!! They are so exhausting to watch! Qiqi and Yiding are spineless. I thought Qiqi's romance would be refreshing…
I think Sanli didn't want to bother Yicheng because everyone knows he's going through a rough patch with Xiaolang and everyone is treading on thin ice rn. I still can't understand why they're so attached to their good-for-nothing parents -_- I'm just hoping Yiding will grow a spine soon. And yeah, I was surprised when Sanli talked about guardians. She obviously regards him as a guardian(we see that when she tells Simei how lucky they are to have a Big Brother guardian like him who raised them and then tells Yiding that she feels they all rely on Yicheng too much.)
But you're right. Every character in this drama seems to make their decision first, cause a ruckus, and then wait for the chaos to die down before starting up something else. All the characters are incredibly flawed, and that's why I feel like Sanli-Yiding are the least problematic. I'm trying to look on the bright side.
I personally would like to see more of Yicheng's friend, because I really like him and he's my last hope. I know cdramas like to drag around for a while before picking up the pace and straightening everyone out, so I'm waiting for something like that to happen. And I really like the nostalgic cinematography and OST, and I've gotten very attached to the characters so I'm going to hang on 😅
That one scene where the family is cleaning up the broken house... I felt like I could finally breathe. If you notice, none of the toxic members are present. It's just Yicheng, Erqiang, Sanli, Yiding, and Simei. Though the scene was short, I loved watching them laugh and play for that little time.
WTH is wrong with the men in this drama. They are emotionally draining to watch. Yi Cheng who as a child then…
Exactly!! They are so exhausting to watch! Qiqi and Yiding are spineless. I thought Qiqi's romance would be refreshing but that girl is just creepy. Yicheng and Erqiang are just downright frustrating.
I don't totally agree with you on Yiding, because I do like him, even though he has an inferiority complex. And Sanli is such a sweetheart. I like that he discusses things with her and that they both trust each other completely. I love the way he's always there for her family and I also liked the way he handled her trauma when they were dating. I love the two of them when they're together. I love how they do normal things like eat lunch together, bicycle/walk home together while chatting away about ordinary things, go to the movies, share their wins and losses, and tell each other about their decisions immediately. He's always there to help with their family matters and she's so supportive. Yiding has been completely accepted as part of the family. They're the only non-dysfunctional couple here, though the MIL is starting to complicate things. Why do we have so many bloodsucking leeches for parents??!!
The cousin was one good man but I haven't seen him in forever. Yicheng's friend is another good guy and I'm secretly shipping him and Simei with all my heart.
Who will the second brother end up with his master or hus wife at the end? And is his wife having a affair with…
I feel like the affair is over but WOW I'm still shocked that she had an affair and aborted the baby. And Erqiang just refuses to let go of that master even though he's married!! The brothers' lives are just messes at this point.
The chickens finally came home to roost for Zu Wang. While I am definitely not a fan of Xiao Lang, when she told…
I'm also confused about Erqiang! They registered their marriage but they're still living separately... Erqiang hasn't let go of Master and I just can't see that he loves his current wife... and WHY do both of them have history with older people???? Neither of them are coming clean, either. SO MUCH LACK OF COMMUNICATION!!
At this point, I can't wait for the divorce. She picks at every reason to start a fight. Either she tries to tolerate and then explodes or she's just plain mean to his siblings. I'm seriously starting to love Simei's guts though... I love her personality and the way she's the only one who stands up to Xiaolang's face 😂😂 Somehow, I'm shipping Simei with Yiding's friend. I thought they looked good together in that one scene they were in. Yiding's friends has his head on straight, he's smart, funny and says exactly what's on his mind. I'm sure he and Simei will make a good couple.
The only couple who love and trust each other completely, my favorite ship— Sanli x Yiding... WHY does he have to have such a trashy mom??!! 😭😭😭 Poor Sanli, I really wonder how things will play out.
Just finished Episode 21 and I am TIRED. The drama was better when it was dragging around. Now this is pure CHAOS with no relief. I would've gone crazy if it wasn't for that totally adorable Sanli-Yiding scene that made me melt and smile again.
My poor babies are going through so much garbage right now, it's so hard to watch!! I love how that Second Auntie dumps everything onto Yicheng as soon as things take a bad turn 😡 What is wrong with that woman? She raised him non-stop since he was a baby. Doesn't she have ANY love for him?
I've also noticed that there has not been one single mutual kiss of real love(I refuse to count in Yicheng-Xiaolang ones because I didn't enjoy those). It's almost always the trashy women jump-kissing the subdued, pushover men. We just got that one time Yiding surprise-kisses Sanli but that didn't go well, either.
can't wait for part 2!^^
When the word "marriage" comes up, I have to think of the drama "Marriage, Not Dating." That one REALLY explored dating and marriage. We start out with a contract relationship of a woman crazy about getting married and a guy who doesn't care and end up with a complete switch in their views. I loved how they explored a variety of issues, including the way things turned out with the ML's lousy cheating father. It was so nice to see a good mother-in-law for once, who understood her daughter-in-law's pain and took her side against her own son. Of course, there are not-so-good mom-in-laws, too, but the good one stood out.
There's also the second-chance drama genre with 18 Again, Familiar Wife, Go Back Couple and Emergency Couple trying to navigate the various pitfalls, highs and lows of marriage. 18 Again stands out for beautiful relationships of all kinds.
And then I have to include Flower of Evil, because that one was soooo good. The FL was one of the strongest I have ever seen.
I just wish they'd move out faster because that mom is a WITCH.
That kid might be inside her body, but half it's DNA is Yicheng's. It's not his fault that he isn't the pregnant one.
Forget being mentally ready to be a mom, she wasn't mentally ready to be a wife, either.
But you're right. Every character in this drama seems to make their decision first, cause a ruckus, and then wait for the chaos to die down before starting up something else. All the characters are incredibly flawed, and that's why I feel like Sanli-Yiding are the least problematic. I'm trying to look on the bright side.
I personally would like to see more of Yicheng's friend, because I really like him and he's my last hope. I know cdramas like to drag around for a while before picking up the pace and straightening everyone out, so I'm waiting for something like that to happen. And I really like the nostalgic cinematography and OST, and I've gotten very attached to the characters so I'm going to hang on 😅
I don't totally agree with you on Yiding, because I do like him, even though he has an inferiority complex. And Sanli is such a sweetheart. I like that he discusses things with her and that they both trust each other completely. I love the way he's always there for her family and I also liked the way he handled her trauma when they were dating. I love the two of them when they're together. I love how they do normal things like eat lunch together, bicycle/walk home together while chatting away about ordinary things, go to the movies, share their wins and losses, and tell each other about their decisions immediately. He's always there to help with their family matters and she's so supportive. Yiding has been completely accepted as part of the family. They're the only non-dysfunctional couple here, though the MIL is starting to complicate things. Why do we have so many bloodsucking leeches for parents??!!
The cousin was one good man but I haven't seen him in forever. Yicheng's friend is another good guy and I'm secretly shipping him and Simei with all my heart.
At this point, I can't wait for the divorce. She picks at every reason to start a fight. Either she tries to tolerate and then explodes or she's just plain mean to his siblings.
I'm seriously starting to love Simei's guts though... I love her personality and the way she's the only one who stands up to Xiaolang's face 😂😂 Somehow, I'm shipping Simei with Yiding's friend. I thought they looked good together in that one scene they were in. Yiding's friends has his head on straight, he's smart, funny and says exactly what's on his mind. I'm sure he and Simei will make a good couple.
The only couple who love and trust each other completely, my favorite ship— Sanli x Yiding... WHY does he have to have such a trashy mom??!! 😭😭😭 Poor Sanli, I really wonder how things will play out.