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The story follows Lu Feng and Cheng Yichen, two young men who fall in love during their school years only to be torn apart by family expectations, social pressure, and a series of painful misunderstandings. Years later, they meet again, but neither of them is the same person they once were. What follows is a complicated journey filled with unresolved feelings, resentment, longing, and the question of whether love can survive after so much damage has been done.

The early episodes capture the excitement and innocence of first love surprisingly well. There is a sense of vulnerability and discovery that makes it easy to become attached to the characters before everything begins to fall apart. This emotional foundation is essential because it allows the later episodes to hit much harder.

Let's talk about the toxic nature of this relationship. Lu Feng is far from being a green flag, and many of his actions throughout the story are possessive, controlling, and difficult to justify. At the same time, Cheng Yichen is not a perfect victim either. His fear, passivity, and inability to communicate often contribute to the cycle of pain between them.
Despite all the toxicity, I found myself completely invested in their story. A large part of that comes down to the chemistry between Ayden Sng and Lyu Sitong. Their performances carry much of the emotional weight of the series. Whether the characters are in love, angry, heartbroken, or unable to let each other go, the connection between the actors always feels believable.

What impressed me most was how addictive the story became. Even when I disagreed with the characters' decisions, I always wanted to know what would happen next. The drama constantly balances hope and heartbreak, making it difficult to stop watching. There were moments when I wanted to shake both protagonists and tell them to communicate properly, yet those same frustrations made their journey feel more human and emotionally authentic.

The relationship is messy, emotionally damaging, and often uncomfortable to watch. However, for those who enjoy intense romances, morally flawed characters, and stories that are willing to explore the darker side of love, there is a lot to appreciate here.

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Ancora più hot and spicy.

Oggettivamente c'è molto poco da dire di questi episodi speciali. Ancora più hot ancora più spicy. Mi sono chiesta ogni tanto come Boat e Oat siano in grado di fare certe scene senza scadere nell'mbarazzo più totale e qui questo tipo di scene sono ancora di più. Per il resto devo dire che da una chiusura anche abbastanza carina alla serie e non ho visto i personaggi uscirte dalle loro stesse caratteristiche (come invece ogni tanto succede in questo tipo di storie). Devo quindi dire che è stata una degna e molto interessante (alias, un mezzo, vabbé) chiusura della serie.

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Your Name

In my country, there is a custom of giving a baby one of their grandparents’ names as a second name. I think the purpose of this movie is to show how we carry the names and legacies of our ancestors. The film tells a story spanning three different time periods that are connected together. At first, it was confusing and unclear how they were linked, but by the end, everything comes together with a powerful impact — especially in the end credits, which list thousands of names that shouldn't be forgotten.

The main character is an elderly woman named Jeong-sun. At the beginning, the movie focuses more on her son, and I think that was a mistake. The film struggles to find its balance in the first half. It felt like the movie tricks us into investing our emotions in the young students, only to then shift the focus to the mother, who is the true heart of the story. However, the second half is almost perfect, with outstanding acting performances, beautiful cinematography, and strong dramatic moments.

The conflict connecting the two time periods serves as a tragic reminder of how easily friends and neighbors can turn against each other. This movie is a mix of historical, family, and school drama, and I am sure it will be remembered for a long time. It points to the collective memory of many people whose names have been forgotten. By carrying someone’s name, we also carry their story and, hopefully, learn from it. This movie delivers an important message and deserves to be seen by everyone. Perhaps it will even help us rediscover the dignity of our own names.

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War is Over

Nel senso che finalmente ho trovato una serie della DMD che mi è piaciuta. Come dire, basta leggere quello che ho scritto di DWY e di CP per capire il mio rapporto con quella casa di produzione (forever una GMMTV girlie). Detto ciò finalmente posso dire war is over perché ho finalmente trovato una serie a cui posso dare 10. Mi è piaciuta molto, mi sono piaciute le ambientazioni (io amo le serie in costume), mi è piaciuto il teme dei viaggi del tempo (che mi piace sempre molte leggere)e ho amato le coppie protagoniste (così come il cameo dei TutorYim , che in maniera molto da GMMTV ho vista per circa 5 minuti). Detto ciò ho amato Net e JJ, che ho proprio trovato validi e ho imparato a conoscere anche Latte e Kim, che come i primo ho trovanot anche loro molto validi e carini. Devo dire che forse l'attore che mi ha stupito di più è stato Latte, il quale fra passato e futuro interpretava due personaggi con caratteristiche diametralmente opposte, mentre questa differenza nel carattere dei personaggi non la ho visto negli altri, di conseguenza l'attore che per me ha spiccato rispetto a tutti è stato lui (anche considerando che è stato il suo primo ruolo come attore). detto ciò una prova attoriale molto valida, da parte di tutti in una serie molto molto bella (e ho amato la scena con i genitori del personaggio di Net e JJ al matrimonio e tutta la loro lore dietro).

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I can't tell if this is a good series or not. I did enjoy it, and was waiting for the next episode every Friday and Saturday, but it's an incredibly frustrating series as well. I guess that's the point?

I do like the overall messaging in how homophobia, from society as well as the people around you, can completely damage you and your relationships. I think that's why I have empathy for Xiao Chen as well as for Lu Feng. And I like the way that all the circumstances turned Lu Feng into a completely different person. But I'm of the opinion that even dark and toxic storylines should not include depictions of rape, especially when you want the main couple to have a happy/hopeful ending. That's something that, in my opinion, you can't come back from. There were scenes during Xiao Chen's kidnapping that I just had to skip because they made me very uncomfortable. And all of it could just have been avoided if they had ONE good conversation. One person I couldn't stand was the little brother. God, he made everything so much more difficult.

That being said, I did like the ending. I think Lu Fen's bipolar diagnoses make sense, although it always gives me the ick when a mental disorder is depicted as if it makes someone dangerous. That's not the case at all. But I like that he got help in the end.

I guess this series is kind of like a gay Romeo and Juliet, but a lot darker and more toxic. I think that if that's up your alley, you're going to like this series. But do proceed with caution.

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When Every Instrument Plays at Full Volume

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: To Chang'an brings our beloved detective duo—Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming—along with their trusted companions, to the heart of the Tang Dynasty capital. As in previous seasons, they navigate a string of intricate mysteries, now deeply entangled with the volatile political undercurrents of the imperial court. Directed by Ju Xingmao, Season 3 arrives with noticeable ambition, a larger budget, and a clear desire to elevate the series' visual and entertainment value. Yet, in its pursuit of spectacle, it inadvertently drowns out the very elements that made the franchise resonate in the first place.

Production & Direction
From a production standpoint, Season 3 is undeniably polished. The sets are grander, palace interiors meticulously detailed, and costumes exceptionally elegant—Princess Taiping's wardrobe alone is a masterclass in historical styling. Action choreography receives a significant upgrade, with nearly every episode featuring well-staged fight sequences. Leads Yang Xuwen (Lu Lingfeng) and Sun Xuening (Chu Yingtao) perform most of their own stunts, and the physicality is crisp. Romance and comedy also get more screen time: the Lu Lingfeng–Pei Xijun and Su Wuming–Chu Yingtao pairings are given dedicated moments, and Master Fei's banter provides consistent levity.

Technically, the season is a triumph. But craft alone does not make a compelling drama. Unfortunately, these enhancements come at the direct expense of the series' foundational pillars: its mysteries, narrative cohesion, and the psychological depth of its protagonists.

The Cases
The true heartbeat of Strange Tales has always been its cases. Season 3 delivers eight investigations, most orbiting palace politics. On the surface, they mirror earlier seasons, but structurally, they feel artificially stretched. Perpetrators are often revealed midway, yet the narrative drags out the remaining runtime with filler subplots and redundant interrogations.

Many cases open with a seemingly bizarre incident that ultimately has little to no logical connection to the core mystery. One case begins with mysterious crying in a temple—but the real story is about a teenager fleeing her mother. Another opens with a vampire-like embrace that has almost nothing to do with the actual investigation, which instead focuses on political intrigue. These "strange" moments function less as genuine puzzles and more as narrative clickbait—superficial masks designed to hook attention rather than reward it.

More concerning is the loss of the humanistic depth that anchored Seasons 1 and 2. Past cases explored grief, justice, and moral ambiguity, leaving viewers with emotional resonance. Here, that thematic weight is largely absent. Some argue political intrigue diluted the cases, but series like "The Vigilantes in Masks" prove court maneuvering and grassroots mysteries can intertwine seamlessly. In Season 3, the political backdrop feels pasted on rather than woven in. Most investigations are contrived, riddled with visible plot holes, and only one or two hold genuine interest. Compared to the tightly crafted mysteries that felt organic and strange in earlier seasons, the detective work here feels mechanically assembled.

Character Regression
Ironically, the increase in action sequences actively undermines Lu Lingfeng's character arc. In Seasons 1 and 2, we witnessed a compelling evolution: from a hot-headed young general relying on brute force, he gradually matured into a sharp, patient investigator who trusted deduction and restraint. Season 3 reverses that growth. He reverts to his impulsive, emotionally volatile self, solving problems with his sword rather than his mind. Deductive moments are sparse, replaced by prolonged combat that prioritizes spectacle over intellect.

Su Wuming suffers a parallel decline. While his comedic exchanges with Master Fei are entertaining, his analytical brilliance is sidelined. Clues frequently arrive through coincidence rather than systematic reasoning. When two characters who are supposed to be disciples of Di Renjie rely less on logic and more on physical confrontation or narrative convenience, a legitimate question arises: do they still embody the intellectual rigor the series once championed? This is deeply frustrating, especially when traded for more frequent fight scenes.

Thematic Overload & Identity Confusion
Season 3 makes a visible push toward female empowerment. Chu Yingtao fights a muscular guy, and Princess Taiping repeatedly asserts that she's just as capable as her nephew as a ruler. The intention is commendable, but the execution feels checklist-driven rather than organically integrated. This push also creates an identity crisis. Strange Tales was firmly established as a dual male-lead drama, with Pei Xijun, Chu Yingtao, Master Fei, and Xue Huan in supporting roles. Season 3 suddenly treats them as an equal ensemble, splitting narrative focus and muddling pacing. It's unclear whether the writers intended a buddy-detective story or a team-driven procedural. Season 1 and 2 knew exactly what they were. Season 3 seems unsure.

Adding to this confusion is the return of several characters from earlier seasons. Their reappearances lack logical narrative justification. Instead of strengthening the plot or deepening existing arcs, they feel like nostalgia bait—inserted to trigger recognition rather than serve the story.

Romance That Breaks Logic & Historical Flexibility as Fan Service
The increased romantic screen time doesn't just add atmosphere; it actively fractures narrative logic. Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming were originally portrayed as brilliant but romantically awkward investigators. Suddenly, they're fluent in love language. Worse, character consistency is sacrificed for manufactured moments. In one glaring example, Lu Lingfeng allows Pei Xijun to tail a suspect alone. She is captured, prompting a rescue that culminates in a slow-motion embrace. As a seasoned general and lead investigator, why would he make such a tactically unsound decision? It's a transparent plot hole engineered purely for a romantic beat.

Introducing romance in Season 1 was a creative risk, but tolerable. Expanding it here adds nothing to the core plot and actively undermines character integrity. If romantic development was desired, it should have been built platonically first, then allowed to evolve naturally. "The Vigilantes in Masks" e.g. handled platonic-to-romantic tension with restraint, never letting it derail the central mystery.

Even historical flexibility feels misapplied. I understand the series takes creative liberties, but within its own established timeline, Princess Taiping's historical death occurred during a power struggle with Li Longji. She should have met her end early in Season 3. Yet she remains alive well past that point, not to serve narrative necessity, but seemingly to prolong palace subplots and cater to fan expectations. It reads less as creative license and more as strategic fan service.

Conclusion: An Orchestra Playing Everything at Fortissimo
In a well-conducted orchestra, harmony is achieved not by playing every instrument at maximum volume, but through dynamic balance. Strings swell while woodwinds recede; percussion accents while brass sustains. The conductor knows when to pull back so the melody can breathe. Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty Season 3 does the exact opposite. It cranks every dial to eleven: louder action, heavier romance, broader comedy, denser political intrigue, more nostalgic returns, and amplified female empowerment. The result isn't a richer experience—it's a cacophony.

When every element demands equal attention, nothing truly stands out. The core mystery, which should have been the soloist, gets drowned out by the noise. Scenes stop serving the plot and instead serve demographic checkboxes. But the plot itself suffers, becoming fragmented, logically inconsistent, and emotionally hollow.

Honestly, Season 3 is the most disappointing entry in the series. I typically rewatch each season two or three times to catch subtle clues and appreciate character nuances. This time, I have zero desire to revisit it. The technical polish is undeniable, but polish cannot compensate for a compromised foundation.

Season 3 sits at 7.5 to 7.8 out of 10 for me, but I just round it up to 8.

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?️ Some Souls Are Destined to Find Each Other Again

Honestly, one of the things that makes Love Upon a Time so interesting is its focus on destiny, past lives, and how our actions can continue to affect us even when we don't remember them. For those who believe that certain people are meant to meet again and again across different lifetimes, this drama feels especially meaningful.

The story suggests that some of the things we experience in our present life may be connected to choices made long ago. Whether it's recurring misfortune, unexplained connections, or a feeling that you've known someone before, the drama explores these ideas in a very emotional way.

What makes the story even more fascinating is that Phop had already experienced that past life before Nakhun arrived there. He already knew what had happened and understood the connection between them. In the past, Nakhun was known as Klao, while Phop was simply Phop. In the present, Klao is Nakhun, and Phop becomes Tinnaphop. Because Phop already knew the truth, he wanted to get close to Nakhun, but if he had approached him too directly, their destinies might never have become intertwined the way they were meant to be.

I also loved the side couple, Jom and Kaew. Kaew is portrayed as a feminine young man living in a time when that was far from accepted. Despite the pressure and judgment surrounding him, he remains true to himself and only truly values the opinions of the people he loves. His story adds another emotional layer to the drama and shows the challenges of being different in a strict historical era.

What I enjoyed most about Love Upon a Time is that it doesn't just tell a love story. It explores fate, reincarnation, second chances, and the idea that some connections are powerful enough to survive across lifetimes. It makes you wonder whether some events in life happen by coincidence or whether they were always meant to happen.

I won't spoil too much, but if you enjoy stories about destiny, past lives, soulmates, and love that transcends time, then Love Upon a Time is definitely worth watching. It's emotional, thought-provoking, and surprisingly heartfelt from beginning to end. ❤️🕰️✨

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one of the best netflix dramas

watched episode 1 it hooked from from the start. In late 1999, as the impending arrival of the new millennium fuels widespread Y2K panic and apocalyptic doom-mongering, the fictional city of Haeseong becomes the epicenter of an unusual supernatural phenomenon. The city is home to a trio of social outcasts: Eun Chae-ni, a cynical, hot-tempered 27-year-old suffering from a severe congenital heart condition that leaves her facing sudden death; Son Kyung-hoon, a notorious public nuisance who constantly files petty civil complaints at city hall; and Kang Ro-bin, an overly timid man frequently treated as a neighborhood pushover.

Desperate to travel the world before her illness claims her life, Chae-ni concocts a hare-brained scheme to stage her own kidnapping alongside Kyung-hoon and Ro-bin in order to extort ransom money from her wealthy, overprotective grandmother, Kim Jeon-bok. However, the plan goes disastrously wrong when Chae-ni suddenly suffers a fatal heart attack. The entire incident is witnessed by Lee Un-jeong, a socially awkward, rigidly rule-oriented civil servant recently transferred to Haeseong City Hall from Seoul. Known by colleagues as an oddball, Un-jeong secretly possesses powerful telekinetic abilities. Recognizing his prowess, the newly empowered trio dubs him their "master" and pressures him into training them to control their unstable gifts. Un-jeong, who reluctantly complies, harbours his own dark secrets tied to a closed orphanage that once stood on the grounds now occupied by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Church of Eternal Salvation. and the she WOKE UP THE WHOLE SCENE IS SO HILARIOUS SO GOOD AND SO WELL ACTED BY CHA EUNWOO, AND THE OTHERS.

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? Lu Feng Wasn't the Villain Everyone Thinks He Was

Honestly, I think a lot of people watch Double Helix and immediately label Lu Feng as the most toxic or delusional character in the drama. But very few people stop to ask why he became that way in the first place. Imagine being deeply in love with someone like Cheng Yichen, who constantly struggles to stand up for your relationship and often allows his family, especially his younger brother, to influence his decisions. That already shows that he doesn't have much control over his own life or relationship. Because of that, Lu Feng is always left fighting alone, which is one of the main reasons he ends up looking obsessed or delusional to everyone around him. Yes, later in the story we learn that he develops psychological issues, but when you're constantly fighting for a love that the other person isn't strong enough to protect alongside you, it's easy to understand how someone can slowly lose themselves. That doesn't excuse all of Lu Feng's actions, but it does explain them. Overall, Double Helix is a very interesting drama that explores love, obsession, family pressure, and emotional damage in a way that keeps you invested from beginning to end. For me, it's a solid 10/10. ⭐️✨

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A Strong Couple in a Convenient Plot

I think the series is carried by its two main characters. Oon and Fun have a genuinely good dynamic, and their relationship feels natural and believable throughout the show. Their conflicts are usually realistic, and more importantly, the way they communicate, support each other, and work through their problems feels mature and authentic. The series is at its strongest whenever it focuses on their relationship and everyday married life.

Where the series struggles is with its overall plot. Many storylines feel overly convenient, are resolved too quickly, or lack enough depth to leave a lasting impact. Side characters, especially the antagonistic one, are quite one-dimensional and often exist only to create short-term conflict rather than contribute to a larger narrative. Because of this, the story rarely builds toward bigger, more complex plotlines and instead relies on smaller, self-contained conflicts.

The series clearly prioritizes wholesome and heartwarming moments over dramatic storytelling. While that creates a very comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere, it also means that much of the plot feels predictable and underdeveloped. There was definitely potential for deeper character arcs, stronger antagonists, and more ambitious storylines.

The show remains enjoyable because of its charming leads, realistic relationship dynamics, and warm family atmosphere. It may not offer the most compelling plot, but it succeeds as a lighthearted and comforting series.

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slow, predictable and dragged but it was made for an experience.

the ending was a good touch. i don't usually watch kdramas or series in general so i'm not fit to judge based on such thing. everything seemed 'too perfect'. it didn't feel genuine, but like a plastic toy resembling a human body.

the characters were written precisely as if every single thing was calculated for absolute perfection. not necessarily wrong but it felt like one should pay attention to and consider every single aspect of the life yet at the same time didn't have to bother with it because the same aspect of life will be shown on it's own. it was directed to one direction only as if every atom in it was duplicated for the same intend. i didn't have to see anything as if i was told "hey, this is the only thing that happens so don't even think about anything else."

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Whole Package

the wonderfools is the drama of full package comedy action thriller emotional and solid acting by whole cast. Mr son was so funny and man has no idea 🤣 and his best partner mr robin. the chemistry of all 4 leads chaeni unjeong mr son robin is superb. chaeni calling him choe unjeong instead of lee unjeong was so romantic to me. and that iconic beach scene it was so good playing with audience emotions. each episode is so good made us all so hooked. lee unjeong played by cha eunwoo is funny as the "straight man" who tries to keep the chaotic group in line, but he also shows deep emotion and vulnerability.

another addition to his great works with island; wonderful world ; true beauty; rookie historian and migb. looking forward to his next work.
highly recommend this drama.

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Double Headache

Blood of Jesus, may this level of love never locate me! See nonsense! Naah, but this sh!t must be ragebait cuz aint nobody that effing in love. Lu Feng needs to go drink some water and chill the eff out with his toxic love. Yi Chen needs to stop looking like he’s living his whole damn life to a sad background song, Yi Chen’s brother needs--no, never mind, eff that dude, he sucks! And Qian Lang needs… actually, he needs nothing. Homeboy could have been replaced by a houseplant in the drama and it wouldn’t have made a damn difference to me. You know what, eff him too.

Before I start this review, is it just me or, was this Yi Chen throughout the drama?
Random tiktoker: Hey, brother Yi Chen, choose one of these two options. Option #1, Lu Feng or op—
Yi Chen: *cutting him off* 2. Option 2.
Random tiktoker: But you didn’t even hear the–
Yi Chen: I don’t need to hear what it is. My answer is #2.

LMAO!! ^^That boy was allergic to choosing Lu Feng. Homeboy kept choosing everyone but him. Yikes. Well, he ran in the rain for a bit to make that stupid arse choice in episode 11… but yaayy love, am i rite?

Listen, yes, this is just a drama, yes, chill, still, imma rant cuz that was 12 episodes of annoyance, anger, pain, turmoil, and straight up rage baiting. Cuz, all the characters in this drama were insufferable! At one point I wanted to be Lu Feng just so I could slap myself in the throat! That dumpling scene… nothing vexed me past that hospital scene with the dumplings. Were we supposed to feel bad for him?

First off, I am not #TeamLuFeng or #TeamYiChen. I’m Swizerland, cuz I hate those two leads an equal amount. Perhaps 0,6% less on Xiao Chen (cuz he ghosted his brother that one time), but other than that, every one on this show equally sucked. And don’t get me started on that brother and his twin.. was it just me or did the two look… never mind, another rant for another day.

CHARACTERS:
And I repeat. LU FENG needs to drink some water and chill the eff out. I’ve seen so many people excusing his behavior all in the name of love. Peoples! Are we watching the same drama? No one on his show is a saint but Lu Feng sure as hell isn’t whatever some of y’all making him out to be. Out there talking about ‘he’s so broken because he loves so hard’. Pfft, if you don’t go sit somewhere with your nonsense.

No, but this was Mr.-I-bought-your-favourite-dumplings-and orange-juice-for-you-so-eat-while-you're-in-a-coma 98% of the drama:
Lu Feng: Manipulated, kidnapped, tormented, abused, humiliated and completely shattered Yi Chen.
Lu Feng supporters: OMG, he did all of that cuz he loved Xiao Chen so much. He gave up everything for him and Yi Chen didn’t choose him, so he is entitled to being a scum of a human. He’s so misunderstood and pitiable, cuz he did all of that for love.
ME: May thunder fire you and your family’s goat!

Cuz why? LOVE? Ha! Make this kind nonsense love come disturb my backyard, na slap someone’s son go chop! Some of y’all can’t be serious. LOVE? Yi Chen got shot and couldn’t eat dumplings. Ain’t nobody that in love. Naah, miss me with that sh!t! I’d rather be that one cat lady.

Look, I get it. Lu Feng loves so deep, rare and wholehearted, it even made him sick. When it comes to love, he literally has nothing else in his heart than his love for Xiao Chen, and he’d gladly give up everything for it. Kudos to him, he’s a forever simp, yappiee. So of course he’s gonna be obsessive and do everything to protect it. But, and SO WHAT?

And the rage baiting arguments I’ve seen, like:
# Lu Feng said no to his FATHER and left his family for Yi Chen!... Well no sh!t! Lu Feng’s father was an abusive prick! He was literally beating him, and he was in a family situation where he was clearly not happy, (he's sister seemed like the only partial sane one, bless her heart). So of course, he was gonna protect the one happiness he found, which was Xiao Chen. It was no brainer for him to protect that happiness and choose Yi Chen in that situation.

In contrast, Yi Chen was from a happy (before he met Lu Feng) family that loved him. Two parents and a brother, all they were missing was a dog to be the perfect poster for ‘family’. Then, the father died and the 3 made it work. Sure, his parents wanted him to be ‘normal’ marry a female homosapien, but he saw it as the family that loves him, not wanting him to have a hard life, so of course, he had a hard time letting them go for Lu Feng.

Seriously, what was Yi Chen supposed to do in that situation when everything crumbled? There was his mother who just made new year’s food for them. They were all happy, then bam! She's super sick and at death’s door, but she’s been hiding it so as to not worry her children. Then here comes Mr. Lu Feng with his one track nonsense, selfish love. Like dude, read the effing room, you are the elephant!

Seriously though, was Lu Feng’s brilliant idea that moment to add more fuel to fire? Dude wanted all the credit for angering all their parents to death. Someone’s mom is dying, any little thing will set them off, and dude wants his boyfriend to use that moment to tell his dying mother who he loves to eff off with her homophobic arse and crook already! Like??? And of course Yi Chen said no, so Lu Feng decided the best thing in his situation was to tie Yi Chen up by force, shove his brother down the stairs to disable him, then confront the dying mother.

Dude!! Are you not tired, Sharon? Seriously, that whole episode, I kept screaming: ‘Nah fam, yous is hungry, go home and eat and sleep, cuz you’re doing too much right now!’ Aint no effing way his arse thought he was helping. No, seriously, what was he expecting would happen? Yi Chen told him to go home, give him space, but no, Mr. I’m in love, choose me, had to keep piling on the pressure.

Yes, I get his frustration. I supposed, his whole world felt like it was ending, so he reacted the best way his obsessive arse could. Still, Yi Chen calling the police on Lu Feng’s crazy arse was too lenient, my arse would have added a punch, like calm the eff down, Susan. And yes, I got where Lu Feng was coming from. He gave everything up when he was in the same situation, but Xiao Chen isn’t from a broken home. That decision wasn’t an easy one to make for him. He had a mother he loved (who sucked btw) and a brother he loved (eff him) and a boyfriend who was inherently making things more complicated than they needed to be in a hospital and escalating stuff. Dafug was that bagel supposed to do? Not call the police? Nah, I would have called the national guard, evacuate him from the goddamn country while you are at it! Don’t wanna even run into someone who knows him.

*another excuse* is people going: Lu Feng went psycho and did all of that to Yi Chen cuz he was hurt, heartbroken, and wanted him to feel the pain he felt when he chose his family over him. —- Huh? Is you crazy? That’s not an excuse, that was SELFISH! Dude said he was in love and would do anything, yet, he wanted that love returned (sure, who doesn’t) but he expected the same unconditional love, regardless of circumstances. Also, why they put Yi Chen in that outfit during the kidnapping/house arrest? LMAO it was so on the nose.

Lu Feng was out there crying and talking about: ‘please wake up, if you wake up i’ll never leave you alone again’. and my arse vexed and rolling my eyes like ’now, why is you threatening that poor boy? Like, all he wanna do is get away from you, why the eff he wanna wake up?’ Yi Chen a better person than me, cuz just to spite him, imma be in that coma forever, let us both be miserable, heck even if I woke, imma go back to sleep.

And when he gave him the ring and said he’d wait, I was looking around all confused like… ‘Wait.. hold on. Are we serious? Mfker why you threatening that poor boy in these streets? Dude is traumatized and you wanna put a ring on it?’ Nah, shame, does he even have it?

Listen, before I start on YI CHEN, let me just say, I’m not gonna waste my breath defending that passive human. Dude doesn’t want to be saved, his reason, ‘he’s in love’ Hahahaha see nonsense. Somebody's son don leave his brain for ein mother's womb before he comet from there. Cuz, after all that, dude put on that ring and ran back and even was the one to ask him out again. After all that abuse, emotional pain, the parade of std’s walking around his face and bullying him, while having Lu Feng tongue down their throats, plus the gunshot, mfker went back. Sure, the alternative was his brother (eff that dude) and that one guy, still… he went back, all in the name of love. God forbid! May this kind love never locate me!

Oh Yi Chen. Yi fucking Chen. Dude woke up after all that and the first name he called out is Lu Feng? And the worse part. He made him RAMEN! You know how much you gotta love someone to make them raman?? Nah, eff him, he’s just as bad. Dude vex me pass Lu Feng self. It wasn’t like this dude didn’t know how obsessive and crazy Lu Feng was, but somehow he kept acting like he was waiting for him to become something he wasn’t. Dude literally smoked a cigarette shop outside your gate the first time, grape you the second time, and mfker got a divorce and went straight to look for him, glasses off and everything!

FAM? Like, if you are going to let him go, let him go! What’s with all the half arse break ups? And look back out the car window every time? And knowing how Lu Feng is, Yi Chen promised to love him, stay with him, and then the moment his life gets upset, he chooses every one and their mother but Lu Feng, of course the mfker would go crazy, cuz what’s your love really worth if you can’t stay with him through the tough times?

Like, he knew Lu Feng was going to give up his family, riches, and MONEY for him. Yet, he chose the mother who wants him to give up his happiness so she can die in peace and sacrifice for his brother (gawd I hate that air-breather!) Like, who won’t go crazy in that situation? The woman was two seconds away from kicking the bucket and Xiao Chen, not sure if it was due to his filial piety or love, decided to sacrifice Lu Feng to make her die in peace. Like, you is dying anyway, dafug is it to you if your son out there kissing a psycho dude who is about to be broke? Nah, I too would have shoved people down the stairs.

I hate self-sacrificing idiots. I am pretty sure he thought he was doing the right thing. Making his dying mother happy, sacrificing so his brother didn’t have to give up his love. But why do you have to be a good son and brother at the expense of Lu Feng’s love and heart? Xiao Chen’s love felt too conditioned, too clean. Sure, that first time, he was broken and waited and waited, and couldn’t move on, but when it really mattered he did nothing. Yes, yes, he was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Still, after the mother died, he basically erased his life and stayed married to his beard!

He gave up on everything and decided to ghost everyone. Dude was like ‘lmao, y’all thought I was gonna stay. Nope, imma go fill the Zhou family with negative energy and waste 5 years of my life cuz my dead mother told me to marry a female and make her and my brother happy. I believe he’s crippled now, but I told his boyfriend he’s his problem now, and also I don’t wanna see him be happy while I’m miserable so good luck to him, his sadness for his mother dying, his brother ghosting him, and his broken legs. I’m out. #peace

Speaking of, my fellow females and males, dafug is with fighting for a man who doesn’t want you? Sister knew brother Xiao Chen didn’t want her, and she still married him. Some love is truly nonsense when all is said and done. Then of course, after disturbing us with her nonsense, she went and re-marry.

THEN after all that! All that! Yi Chen went and take a bullet for Lu Feng! Hahahhaha, Child! Is you alright, Bob? Lu Feng messed him up so much, I’m convinced he developed Stockholm syndrome. And then Lu Feng… hahahha were we supposed to feel bad for him at the hospital scene with the dumplings, cuz my arse was chewing my popcorn and goin ‘my friend, my friend, give it a rest, I am tired.’ I kept waiting for the police to show up and haul his arse away. Also why wasn’t anyone arrested or even charged in that?

And when he woke up and said his name and light appeared in the room. Ew, I wanted to throw up my popcorn, cuz aint no effing way the Lu Feng of that time was the light in anyone’s life. I won’t even say he was a candle, mfker was a flickering, dying firefly at best, couldn’t light shit.

The parents: Eff them both. At least the father had the decency to die in anger. The mother ruined lives and said ‘I’m sorry’ like that would fix anything.

The Second couple: Was the brother dude in love with Lu Feng at some point or another? His love for his brother was as cheap as my auntie’s church wig. Like, what the eff was he trying to achieve with telling the boy he was in love with to date his heartbroken brother… who is completely broken because he deleted a message that might have spared him some pain?
Who was that supposed to help, ho? And that houseplant, he said yes, knowing full well he didn’t like Yi Chen. Sure, he was doing it for someone he loves, but why would you hurt someone like that? Yes, I disliked that brother, still, he was there for Yi Chen, so I guess... he cares and like, his shoulders are nice... still.

And were those stairs not long enough or what? Hmph! Can’t even trust stairs anymore. ‘Hey, Lu Feng, next time try the wall of China.’ Those stairs would have done the job. At first I was like, Damn Yi Chen really exorcized his brother out of his life, but then I was like, I too would have deleted my life from his existence, cuz he was obnoxious when he wasn’t rolling down the stairs, now, he’d be insufferable.

FINALE
I'll be honest, not sure what to feel about the finale. On one hand, sure sad, on the other, they built those bridges themselves and now have to live with the circumstances. Like, Lu Feng went and got himself a titled illness and everything. Then he needed curing, so cue the sad montage. Then, afterwards, he was walking around all brooding, looking depressed, and like he's seconds away from calling it quits. The life in him was just gone. And for Yi Chen, trying to save him borrowed money from his brother (where he got it?) to get house. Sure, but what was the point, Lu Feng was in rehab, and couldn't use the house anyway.

Either way, they both ended up, both broken, healing, and finding a space in between to be happy. I guess, that worked for them, not me though, would have left back in the beginning episode when that dude who shoved me in the school yard started making googly eyes at me.

I wasn’t heartless enough not to feel bad for Lu Feng, but I was heartless enough to go. This is what you get for being in love. Next time, die and come back and be that in love again. Fool!

Any who, all in all, good watch, raised my blood pressure, but that's what these dramas are about, to get us talking. Recommend for anyone interested in black flags. Dude might just be in the same family as Hua Yong and Xiao Fan. Looking forward to more for the actors, their chemistry and acting was very good.


And just for this drama, if I ever meet someone and they go: ‘Long time no see’ imma throw salt over my shoulders and at them… those words started all this, and my arse don’t want none of that. God forbid!

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