whoissilmoy

I haven't watched the latest two episodes but him being so understanding of people doesn't make sense given his past.

It's weird but he feels like at least two different persons in this drama depending on who he is with. In real life, people are like that too. They act different around different people.

"Leyou is a collision of sparks of souls"
"Their quarrels have always had nothing to do with love, but with positions and values, and their vision is destined to make them only argue for the sake of right and wrong"
"Their feelings are piled up in countless confrontations and exchanges, step by step, there are traces to follow, they know each other's character, they will communicate, they will listen, and they will understand each other, which is rare in real life"

Douban discussion group for BCE:
"Too many people are prejudiced against him, but they haven't watched his dramas"
"Xu Kai is very kind, very hard-working, very able to endure hardships, and he is positive"
"No matter what the plot of Xu Kai's drama is, his own part is well completed.

https://www.douban.com/group/topic/304688908/?start=100&_i=36739393Tfv_oP

Douban:
"Thanks to Xu Kai, a virgin tenth-level performing artist, Yao Zhiming's ears were red when he kissed"
"He is really invincible when he plays innocence"
"Although Yao always has a lot of ex-girlfriends"
"Cheng Huan kissed Zhiming, his eyelashes blinking"
"These eyelashes are doll-like"
"Xu Kai's kiss scene is pure and lustful!"
"That feeling of being wholeheartedly yours"

the fish looked real

yes. thanks. it shows that YZM is a complex character.

YZM said it with a straight face in a matter-of-fact manner. XK is good at comedy.

some comments I saw on Douban were speculating YZM is over 30, a few years older than MCH

that's because he only did two films last year ABAY and BCE. He had 3 months off after BCE.

OK thanks

I think Zhang and her daughter dynamics is for contrast to MCH and her mother. A mother who can't stand her daughter and neglects her but can afford to give her everything has a rebellious daughter who wants a mother but rebels instead. Contrast that to MCH who has very loving and caring mother who is suffocating her with too much attention, depends on her daughter, but the obedient daughter has had it and pushes mom away, while Zhang's daughter wished to be closer to her mom.

you didn't enjoy the grandma scenes?

Initially, he was upset but after he read his grandma's letter, he understood her intentions were loving toward him, her only wish is he should live a meaningful life. She always regretted that she was not able to help him have a home when he was a young boy and everyone abandoned him, by not giving him the hotel but a house instead, in hopes that it can help him to find meaning in his life. If she gives him the hotel, he will get promoted and never find meaning. This is how she feel she can make it up to him, it is a loving decision. Also, the months he has spent with her since his return, grandma has taught him a lot about how to live his life, and he's had conversations with grandma about the hotel and what she values and role of MCH. He came to understand that grandma has entrusted MCH and the hotel to him. YZM is a complex character who knows how to be ruthless but also has a soft side to him which was most evident when he is with his grandma.

There's more to her decision but her letter was to him, and she just wanted to let him know that her decision is one borne out of love, she said in her letter "it is not to make things better for you but to make up for regrets"

YZM has to consult a love encyclopedia? MCH is the experienced one. This was contrary to my expectation of YZM character.

XK is allergic to fish! but he loves to fish? but didn't he put a small fish in his mouth in SAF6?
and what about all those dramas of his eating fish over campfire?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QpwacAs4N0c

Why is YZM so timid to kiss her? He is older, been abroad, has had past girlfriends, is a few years older and more experienced. She's been in love before. Perhaps YZM may have girlfriends but has never fallen in love before, so he's unsure of himself. Also, her initiative and do it attitude matches her tenacity in life.

There is no competition. This drama is living up to the family theme by bringing in dynamics of other relatives and the conflict between Zhang and her daughter. I'm perplexed how YZM can be so wise and understanding about family relationships given his own tragic childhood and he shun family and preferred to be alone. The drama does not reveal anything else about Zhang and YZM. I guess there is no plot between Zhang and YZM.

Wow. When MCH dressed as a sunflower to lure YZM out to the balcony, that was super charming and sweet acting. Her expressions and movements were so adorable. How can he not smile? Her voice was so sweet and melodic the way she called out to him. It's a scene to be watched over and over again. I think Yang Zi captured my heart in this scene, pure sweetness and innocence.

my interpretation is that YZM broke them up or accelerated it. that whole pricing / kick back episodes were a bit confusing, I'd have to go back and rewatch but I thought he intended to break them up. Also, he told her that being married into Xin family meant she has to give up her career. No one else was giving her these perspectives but him. She may know this but sometimes in life, you need someone to remind you especially if you're struggling with conflicts.