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Oh to be a College Kid

Eh, this felt like a pretty solid college romance. They are all a bunch of people learning how to be adults and stand on their own.

If you keep in mind some of the information shared quickly during brief scenes, like how the FL casually mentions to the ML she knows what his mother is like, or when the FL shares how much she knew the truth behind the MLs life and work to be an actor and his struggles, it really is not a surprise that they end up together. She was just waiting for him to stand on his own and he proved it to her.

So true on the fact that the women in the FL life are petty and jealous. Her roomie was definitely manipulated, but that doesnt excuse what she did at all.

The acting was well done and it felt like a college show, so i think overall it met its mark. I give it 8⭐ because they tried to jam pack it with so many different plots that it felt very surface level. If they had reduced the amount of plots and only focused on two or three things more deeply it probably would get better reviews.

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Mais um drama de renascimento com o ator Chen Chu Huan, onde a FL foi humilhada e acusada falsamente e ele não acreditou. Ao renascer, ele ouve seus pensamentos, começa a acreditar em cada coisa que ela fala porque acontece em seguida. Mas a parte divertida é quando a situação é invertida, mas há tantos antagonistas, clichês e todo aquele auê.
Eu não senti sinceridade no ML até o seu acidente onde suas memórias voltam, ali sim pareceu genuíno o remorso dele.
O final é engraçado, mas não assistiria novamente e não é um drama que eu recomendaria...

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You can blossom in adversity

What a great show and the tittle gives a hint about it. Blossoms in adversity is about the struggles one will face while living. The women in this c-drama shows us how to be courageous, resilient, empathetic, compassionate and determined. All of them grow and learn things that they didn't have to before the incident and this is the magic of this drama.

I can't forget about the couples too: the main one is like their personalities, very brave, loyal and intelligent. The secondaries ones shows others quality that are equally interesting to see, like: Shayao and Shen Huan demonstrate that love has it's one pace and the couple doesn't have to be the most 'powerfull' to works; uncle and aunt Wu are calm and constant, the grandparents are stable and comfortable. There're couples that I don't like how they work, but it has it's own era and culture, I am not able to judge in a way that it's fair.

Overall, it's a great show, the story is really long, they don't extend arcs just to fill - some of than I, personally, think it's a little too short - they have their story to show and make you think about it.

P. s. I really like that this is one of a few shows that the 'secret' it's actually told and not found out.

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Ao encontrar o drama "Li Kai Hou, Gu Xian Sheng Kai Shi Ai Wo", percebi que já assisti há uns 4 dramas do Chen Chu Huan e todos estavam pendentes de validar, adoro quando um vai levando ao outro que eu já assisti e posso finalmente escrever tudo que assimilei sobre o drama.

Eu não sou fã de renascimento duplo, onde a FL e a antagonista renascem e tem suas lembranças intactas porque o drama todo tem a presença constante e irritante da 2FL. Os diálogos, acusações, invejas e provocações se estendem eternamente na tela e me fazem revirar os olhos. E infelizmente este drama é exatamente assim.
Há pouco desenvolvimento do casal, há alguns mal-entendidos e situações que deixam subentendido que o ML também tem uma pessoa que ama, mas obviamente vem o clichê padrão. Mas se gostava por que nunca deu segurança a ela? Sendo que ele a ouviu falando que queria sim se casar com ele. Enfim né.. casamento arranjado ainda pra ajudar né...
O final da antagonista foi satisfatório, mas achei bem exaustivo de assistir este drama.

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Two Souls Connected: Intriguing & Emotional

Wow. I absolutely loved this and would wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.

The drama centers on two leads whose lives become mysteriously intertwined during a critical mission. As the story unfolds, unexpected twists reveal that nothing is quite what it seems. It reminded me of Cang Lan Jue (the novel behind Love Between Fairy and Devil), where the leads share a unique spiritual bond that deepens their connection over time. That same soulful connection here adds layers of identity and moral complexity, enriching both the characters and the overall narrative.

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I do not understand the hate this show has gotten in the reviews both here and on Viki. There really was not any plot point that wasn't addressed later on in the show. I found it to be great drama and want to address some reoccuring comments.

Phone not being found at a crime scene? It wasn't a crime scene, it was an accident based on the video so they would not have searched for evidence...

Not kicking the guy out after turning the lights off when she fired her house keeper? She didn't share with the guy that he shouldn't turn the lights out, when she explicitly told her housekeeper not to. People give grace to their friends but not to those they employ like that. Also, he assumed they were all asleep and not hanging out in a secret room....

Missing romance? I didn't feel like they could have any romance until the ML learned the truth about the FL, even the ML commented on it before he left. They showed and had great chemistry instead and I'd equate this to a very slow burn thriller romance.

Dumb male lead? I don't think you paid enough attention to his character then. He showed his true colors numerous times up until you learn everything.

The acting was amazing and they were fantastic at mimicking each other. They swapped pretty fluidly. Personally, I think this is absolutely worth watching even with the over the top play on stereotypes.

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unexpected turn of events! cover is misleading

When you look at the cover of the series, you think it’s cute and fluffy but it’s honestly more emotional than you think. The plot is interesting and there are elements people can relate to such as; family issues, couple dynamics, and even friendship tests. All that plus the age regression, it can honestly feel overwhelming but the director kept the series flowing where each episode built on the other. As for the actors, they did a phenomenal job. I have to give to Santa for playing two characters and still being clear which one is which based on his acting. Bravo! Give it try if you haven’t watch it yet! :) two more episodes to go!

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A premissa é clichê, mas o roteiro é finalmente decente!

Apesar deste drama ser aquele clássico onde o homem tem uma Bai Yueguang, que retorna a China e não valoriza o tempo em que este junto com a FL, eu gostei desse roteiro, porque (com spoilers):
1. Não há abusos, apenas decepção
2. A 2FL não era aquela insuportável, apenas em uma cena ela mostrou sua verdadeira face.
3. O ML, ao perceber que perdeu a FL, se muda para o exterior para tentar reconquistá-la (mais uma vez sem abusos e sem aquelas intermináveis ofensas)
4. A postura da FL, por mais que tenha esperado 30 dias para ir embora, foi para realmente se desprender do seu sentimento pelo ML.
5. O ML procurar a FL para entender o término, isso fez total diferença para mim, porque eram realmente dois adultos que terminaram conversando.
6. O final, realmente me agradou muito.
Eu realmente passo raiva em premissas assim, mas esse me fez refletir e dar graças a Deus pela construção do roteiro adulto, apesar do ML ser completamente falho em seus sentimentos.

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Whew!

It took me over a year to finish this series. I would start watching it, then get bored, and then pick it up again. The whole of the series literally felt like it just dragged on. The theme was sad, miserable, lonely and it really put you in that mood. Not to take anything away from the acting of the leads, they were great. It just felt like such a chore to get through such heavy storytelling. It was like wading through murky waters and you just keep getting pulled under. It is understandable that the concept was dark and depressing. There were some scenes and episodes that I felt were unnecessary. 32 episodes of this felt too long. The sweet moments weren't nearly enough to compensate. But it was still a good series. I just don't think I would rewatch it again.

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Tries to do too much and fails, although somewhat entertaining

This was interesting like as of writing this the rating is 8.8 and I'm not donkey enough to believe 8.8 on MDL means good because MDL often has ridiculous ratings for some of the worse things I've seen.

Now I won't spoil anything like most my reviews have no spoilers.

The synopsis was interesting but the story they had just did not work for me.

The issue is this series ...

- Has elements of comedy but not to the level of Shaun of the Dead or Zombieland
- Has elements of survival but not to the level of the move The Night Eats the World
- Has elements of investigation and discovery but not to the level of even The Last of Us or World War Z
- Has element of action but not the main focus like Train to Busan, All of Us Are Dead, World War Z etc...
- Feels like a light heart story so you don't get that gritty or dark vibe

What this means is it gets pulled into different directions and doesn't work.

Either you lean into a gritty-dark investigation type of series or you go comedy-survival for a light series. In the context of this series where it's about a fake marriage to get an apartment in a complex I feel the they should have leaned into the comedy side without investigating or military.

The story would have been better for me if it was like focused on a couple the male and female leads who aren't friends but mutuals because of other friends and they decided to fake a marriage. The comedy aspect is them hiding their fake marriage from nose-y residents in the complex.

Then you explore the residents and their mysteries/secrets while overtime they get outed. Then you have love develop between the leads because the whole fake to real love is something people like.

Thing is comedy doesn't rate well and has to be perfected but at the same time I got no clue who the heck is putting 8.8 on MDL for this series like that's just crazy to me.

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Simple et léger

J’ai tellement aimé cette série, par sa simplicité, sa légèreté et surtout la complicité entre tous les personnages.
Les couples sont parfaitement équilibrés, aucun ne fait de l’ombre aux autres.

Le scénario reste assez simple, mais c’est justement ce qui m’a plu. J’ai passé un très bon moment, sans stress, sans agacement, juste à profiter, rire et me détendre. Et franchement, ça fait du bien parfois de regarder une série sans réelle complexité.

Bref, pour moi c’est un vrai 10/10. J’ai adoré et c’est sûrement un BL que je regarderai à nouveau.

Mention spéciale pour Junior qui était juste MAGNIFIQUE dans la série… purée, une boulangerie à lui tout seul ce mec 🥵

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Finalmente colocando em dia as minhas resenhas de dramas do Li Lei.
Esse drama me arrancou várias risadas, já assisti 2 vezes e não tinha marcado como visto aqui.
A FL, ao descobrir o câncer, começa a agir sob uma nova personalidade, bem mais despojada, sem se matar de trabalhar, e é completamente hilária em algumas situações.
O ML, é casado, mas não conhece a esposa, acaba se envolvendo com a FL para fingir para seu avó. Eu ri muito com a FL fingindo desmaio no banquete.
É um drama bem rápido então é bom para passar o tempo, mas é óbvio que tem clichês e antagonistas meio chatos, mas se concentre em rir com a FL.

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A Love Written Across Generations

This Drama Deserved So Much More Recognition ✨

I honestly don’t understand why this drama has such low ratings because, for me, it became one of the most unforgettable cdramas I’ve ever watched. Yes, the storyline can feel confusing at times, and no, it is not a romance-heavy drama — but somehow that’s exactly what made it so special to me 🤍 It’s the kind of story that quietly pulls you in until you suddenly realize you’re completely obsessed with it.

This drama is truly made for people who love obsessive male leads, forbidden love, morally grey characters, demonic sects, and that “red flag for everyone else but a green flag for his girl” type of devotion. The story may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it was absolutely mine.

One of the biggest reasons I started this drama was Zhou Yiran, and he completely exceeded my expectations. Since this was his first historical wuxia role, I was honestly shocked by how perfectly he embodied Mu Qingyan. He didn’t just play the character — he became him. The coldness, possessiveness, jealousy, tenderness, and emotional vulnerability were portrayed so naturally that I genuinely think he should do more roles like this because he suits this genre incredibly well ✨

And Mu Qingyan himself… what a character. Beneath the terrifying demonic leader image, he was actually such husband material for Cai Zhao. He cooks for her, protects her, takes care of her, and loves her so deeply that it hurts to watch sometimes. One of my favorite scenes was when he cooked wontons for Zhao Zhao — such a simple moment, yet it perfectly showed how soft he becomes only for her 🥹

At the same time, his jealousy was absolutely insane in the best way possible. The moment he learned about Zhao Zhao’s marriage proposal, he immediately rushed to the valley to propose himself. That scene had me screaming 😭 And let’s be honest: rich, powerful, obsessed demonic leader energy? He carried it perfectly.

What made the story even more emotional for me was the generational love cycle within the Mu Clan. The title “Generation to Generation” suddenly feels so meaningful once you realize that every generation of the Mu Clan ends up hopelessly obsessed with a girl from Luoying Valley.

First it was Mu Donglie and Luo Shiyun.
Then Mu Zhengyang and Cai Pingshu.
And finally, Mu Qingyan and Cai Zhao.

The first two love stories ended tragically, which made Mu Qingyan and Cai Zhao’s relationship feel even more emotional — almost like they were finally breaking a curse that had existed for generations.

And that near-death scene with Mu Qingyan absolutely destroyed me. I genuinely thought he died. I was crying so much during those moments that I could barely continue watching 💔 This drama gave me emotional damage and then healed me two minutes later.

What makes this even more special to me is that I loved the story so much that I actually read the novel afterward — which almost never happens for me because I usually struggle to stay interested in novels. But this one completely consumed me. Knowing that Mu Qingyan and Zhao Zhao eventually had a son, Mu Yan, made me emotional all over again. The fact that he inherited Mu Qingyan’s cold attitude, obsession with Zhao Zhao, and even his signature side-eye moments was honestly adorable 😭

This drama may not be perfect to everyone, but to me, it became something unforgettable. The characters, the tragic generational love, the obsessive devotion, the emotional pain, and the quiet tenderness between Mu Qingyan and Cai Zhao created a story I genuinely cannot move on from.

I think a part of me will stay in this drama forever 🤍

And yes… now I want my own demonic leader too.

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