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Shi Aima's introduction on ep 1 is making it harder for me to root for her.

Yes, it is him.

This is very well said. I can't quite pinpoint why this drama's not resonating with me, especially with how they portray societal views of men and women, and you made several interesting points. I'm wondering if there is or could be a fine line in portraying these subject matters with as much care and sensitivity when the overarching genre of the drama seems to lean more towards the romcom territory.

Catching up with the recent episodes, I just want Qiongnu to find happiness and realize that she can also flourish.

Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue have such sizzling chemistry. They make me squeal at their every interaction!!

Also to add: as they aren't able to use natural light given that they're in a soundproofed stage/controlled environment, it gives off that off-putting feeling when you look at the overall aesthetics.

I think what contributed to the low budget vibe is how it's quite obvious they were filming majority of the street and market scenes on a sound stage.

May I ask why you are bringing up ZLY whose completely unrelated to this work?

I don't know if it's just me, but at first glance you can tell they're shooting at a sound stage.

Liu Xiening's killing it! I always have a soft spot for the eldest daughter who had to stand up as the mom for their siblings and another pillar for their household. I can't wait for her subplot to be explored further.

Currently on episode 3 and was wondering how the mother would've survived without her daughters. She's not business-savvy and seems to be gullible as well. I can't help but shake my head whenever I see her, especially with how she just opened business without a strong strategy and now with the zither.

I've seen 2 episodes, and I might've missed it, but does anyone know how Qiong Nu is related to the Li family? Is she a relative?

Currently watching ep 1 and got sidelined into reading about the failed Wuxu Reform. It's such a revelation to me that there were important people who pushed for establishing constitutional monarchy in China but were silenced by the ruling conservative elite.

Does anyone know if the cast will make public appearances on variety shows, screenings, etc. for promotion?

This was very well said! I agree with you; his micro expressions truly sold me.

Now that I think about it, he was very skinny! I associated his sickly appearance with the character he was playing.

Riley, please come back on twitter! I'm begging you 😭😭😭

That's amazing!

Riley Wang really stole the show. He only had a cameo and yet every scene he was in, he made his presence known.

Does anyone know if Dylan Wang had a voice actor dub his lines or did they use his real voice?