Have a Crush on You

Good at the start, then goes downhill

The switch between then & now were done well with the indication of which year the scenes came from. It was interesting introduction to the main leads’ background story. But by ep 2, it’s hard to be impressed by the ML because of his characters. I was hoping that he would somehow become better by each episodes. By ep 12, watching him became annoying & wished the FL could end up with someone better. You might have thought that through the years of his divorce & having a son, ML would mature & improve his ability to express himself better. But nope, he’s still that same person who was cold, insensitive, unsymphatetic & harsh with words even towards his dad, his son & of course, his ex-wife (FL). By ep 19, ML is still the worse kind it’s hard to grow fond of him. Due to his jealousy, he finally confessed to liking FL but did it with anger & frustration. And they hooked up again. The lawyer guy who was chasing after the FL & who tried to be nice to her parents, was treated just like a passer-by without sparing his feeling. When he visited her home, she simply played dumb & told him to mingle with her parents, while she left with ML who childishly made fun of the lawyer as they both drove past him. Note: FL just laughed away. At this point, both leads became so annoying to watch, it is more bearable to watch the developing story of the supporting casts. Giving credits to their acting because the leads did so well that I dislike their characters.

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Disturbingly Annoying

The only reason I got to episode 12 is that I'm intrigued by how they are going to turn around such a horrible storyline and characters. There are supposed to be 36 episodes in this, but I feel it's beyond saving.

Dear writers,
How come you fed us with flashbacks of the past to understand their relationship but suddenly STOPPED completely with the format? You could be using the same resource at least to gain some perspective as to whether the ML suffered at all! did he regret it? What happened to his life during those 6 years? ANYTHING would do so that maybe, just maybe, we could have some kind of empathy for him ( I doubt it, but still). And the FL? Your attempt to portray her tougher in the present time is meaningless, she doesn't seem to have evolved AT ALL. Maybe show us a flashback to understand what she has been doing all this time that she's still unable to have some self-pride. My god.

Dear ML,
You are the worst. Nothing, not your childhood or your career, justifies the way you behave. We've been through cold leads before, but even the coldest of them all would at least show an ounce of awareness. Disgustingly self-centered with no charisma whatsoever. Why in the world would you adopt a kid? are they trying to make you look more 'human'? Absolute FAIL. An irresponsible adult with no self-improvement in 6 years. An indifferent husband, a terrible father, and a doctor without empathy or sensitivity. WORST DRAMA CHARACTER I'VE SEEN.

Dear FL,
You were delusional in the past and still are in the present time. Again, probably the most annoying, clingy, pathetic, and sad FL I've experienced in dramas. No self-love or self-pride of any kind, but a whole lot of self-pity. Submissive to an unimaginable degree. You were young and in love -I'll give you that -but how come you didn't grow a backbone in 6 years? I can also try to understand that you need to interact with him for career purposes (which you never seemed committed to, to begin with) but...Carpooling with your ex? Faking mom to HIS son? Sleeping over with them? Toxic is an understatement.

Dear Kid,
I pity you deeply. You are surrounded by emotionally irresponsible adults.

Dear Friends & Family,
Why in the world would you want your daughter/sister/friend back with a man that has never - not once - shown her any kind of love or respect? just WHY?

Overall, these characters are as flat as my ironing table, they haven't made any contemplation, progress, or evolution throughout the years, non. FL's love towards him is borderline, and ML never loved her at all (convince me otherwise).
With the second lead entering the scene (he took his time) I hope you can show this woman what real love is so she can do some growing up for once. As for the ML, I couldn't care less.

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STORY:
A drama where FL chases ML and marries him thinking that he would fall in love with her during their time together ,but eventually struggles with one sided love and leaves him as she wants to be loved by someone who loves her as much as she loves.They are reunited after 6 years as doctors at same hospital.

The plot line gave me emergency couple vibes and so i started this drama and is good for watching it once and has a good amount of humor.

Slightly it is irritating as ml takes FL for granted and marrying her just because she does and takes care of ML and he never showed her that he loves her.
ACTING:
I found the ML a bit older when compared to the FL and i find characters a bit flawed.

This is a drama which is worth watching only once

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Just… WEIRD

The storyline goes back and forth in timelines- one is in the past from 2012, and the present which was 2019. This element I found quite interesting, so it sort of dampens the monotony and dullness. However, the progress of the leads relationship was just too weird.

In uni, he is her senior. She has a crush on him, but finds out he already has a fiancé! He’s about to get married when his fiancé breaks things off because she fell in love with someone else. He seems quite heartbroken. This is where the weirdness begins. Very soon after that, the FL confesses to ML. Everyone in uni thinks she is the cause of his broken engagement accusing her of stealing the boyfriend. Anyhow, after confessing, the next scene we see is her telling her family about him, that they are getting married!! Like.. WHUT???!!! He walks in with gifts saying yes they are getting married.

The ex fiancé meets with FL to warn her about marrying someone who doesn’t love her, she is convinced she can “make him” love her eventually. The wedding goes ahead, and they are just like “ getting along” during marriage. He doesn’t seem interested to sleep w her, until she seduces him with sexy lingerie. Well the story goes on, she found out and thinks she’s pregnant. He turns down an opportunity to go to US. She finds out she was mistaken and not pregnant. He then SNEAKS off and flies to US without even informing her!! And stays there for 13 months! The only time hey visit is her flying there to surprise him at the 13th month, but sees him so happy, not missing nor needing her. She flies home angry and wants a divorce. She packs her things hoping he will stop her. But he’s not even bothered. Just sits staring outside the window.

This is where I decided to drop it. Can’t accept this sort of bad writing. And I read in the comments, that later on, she actually forgives him and gets back together. But realised he hasn’t changed (ahbudennn??) and break up again. GURRLLLLL- don’t you learn from your mistakes?

So yes, I dropped it. Don’t waste your time with this one.

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Synopsis, also be ready for tears and laughter.

THIS SHOULD BE THE ACTUAL SYNOPSIS CAUSE THE SERIES IS THAT GREAT TO DESERVE IT.

After six years of not seeing each other Ruan Liu Zheng a neurosurgeon at Xicheng Hospital is sent on a trip to Africa to bring a patient back to China. Little does she know that she'll be met with a surprise, her ex-husband, Ning Zhi Qian, who is the most experienced neurosurgeon at Bei Ya Hospital.

Upon their return she decides to cut ties with him and tries all means to avoid him but nature will have its way, she is later posted to his hospital as a secondment. Ning Zhi Qian then volunteers to be Ruan Liu Zheng's mentor in order to make up for the hurt he caused her. But, Ruan Liu Zheng is no longer a weak and timid girl from years ago she now has resolute determination, is stronger and an improved version of herself.

During work, Ruan Liu Zheng clashes with Ning Zhi Qian but also works alongside him to save lives. They become intertwined with each other and cannot avoid this fate. Over time, the two gain a new understanding of life and begin a new relationship.

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Crushed that it wasn't better

This series had potential, but the random and constant flashbacks killed it for me. Once you feel like there is a grasp at where the series is going a random flashback happens that has nothing to do with the current state of affairs. This story was a perfect example of loving someone more than they love you and hoping for better. The ML's acting was static, and the FL acting was desperate. Then the writers chose to throw a child in the mix (SMH) It all worked out in the end. However, it didn't fit the character makeup of the ML for that to even be a realistic possibility. By the time the romantic scenes happen, it felt more like a relief than an experience.

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Thank god I stopped before it was too late!!!

Wow! For those who have watched every episode of this series, hats off to you. How did you manage that? I only got through six episodes and now I’m questioning why. The writing is so bad. People who love to watch dramas can tell if there will be character growth later, but this show makes it obvious where it’s headed. The flashbacks were poorly done. I don’t like seeing women portrayed as weak. She even turned down a great scholarship just because she made a promise to him. When he dropped her off at the airport, he shoved her luggage because his pride was hurt. Seriously? I’m relieved I stopped watching before it got worse. If you feel the same way about weak female leads with no growth, it's best to skip this drama.

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Pas exceptionnel dans son genre, mais il se regarde pour passer le temps

L'histoire débute en 2019 en Afrique où on découvre rapidement les deux protagonistes avant de repartir en 2012 dans une faculté de médecine en Chine. Et ainsi de suite. Le premier épisode jongle entre les deux époques en permanence, si bien qu'il faut avoir envie de continuer. Comme les scènes sont courtes, l'alternance devient répétitive et pénible. Une fois le premier épisode passé, les scènes passé/présent sont plus longues bien qu'elles restent gênantes au début, mais on fini par s'y faire (ou on se force à s'y faire, au choix) jusqu'au moment où elles disparaissent.

Jongler entre deux époques nous donne un aperçu des personnages. Ce qu'ils étaient et ce qu'ils sont devenus. Dans le passé, Ruan Liuzheng était une trouillarde niaise (attention aux dents qui grincent).
Puis on la redécouvre six ans plus tard et ça vaut le détour. Si elle reste une personne gentille et parfois un peu stupide (voir très stupide dans certains moments), elle a de la poigne et un tempérament plus affirmé sans jamais abandonner sa douceur. Son évolution est marquante. Pas parfaite (elle retombe facilement dans sa passivité illogique) mais intéressante. Y'a quelques détails qui m'ont interpellé, mais je vais éviter de m'étaler sinon demain matin on est encore là. Cela dit, reprocher à ton ex-mari de ne pas se souvenir des trois films que vous avez vu ensemble, c'est limite.

Face à elle, Ning Zhiqian. Passé ou présent, c'est un con. Inutile de vouloir dresser un joli portrait, il est cruel et parfois méchant sans raison. Il faut pas mal d'efforts pour lui trouver de bons côtés en tant que personne et l'apprécier. En tant que chirurgien, il est brillant, mais comme tous les "génies incompris de la médecine" la gentillesse et la sympathie sont surfaites. Plus sérieusement, Peng Guan Ying donne du caractère à son personnage et nous donne envie de l'envoyer royalement balader plus d'une fois, mais ça colle au profil.

L'enfant Ning Xiang est chiant. Ahah, désolée, il fallait que ça sorte. Le gamin à six ans et prend des décisions qui sont supposées être prises par un juge donc ! Il voit une jolie femme (qui se trouve être Ruan Liuzheng) et décide que c'est sa mère parce qu'elle était mariée avec son père - logique d'enfant, je l'accorde. Je n'avais jamais autant entendu les mots "papa/maman" dans un drama et c'est vite devenu insupportable. Certaines personnes seront peut-être touchées par lui, pour ma part il m'a juste gonflé. Autant celui dans The Love You Give Me était choupi ou ceux de Please Be My Family autant celui-ci...
Cela dit, le petit Ling Chen est doué pour son jeune âge. Bien qu'il hurle plus qu'il ne parle au début, on sent un quelque chose dans son jeu, notamment lors de scènes tristes où il arrive à être plus convaincant que pas mal d'acteurs/actrices adultes (et je n'abuse pas). Le p'tit bonhomme est promis à une jolie carrière.

Malgré leur passif, Ruan Liuzheng et Ning Zhiqian ne se tirent pas dans les pattes ou ne cherchent pas à se nuir mutuellement. Ils sont matures et c'est un aspect qui peut franchement réconcilier les gens avec le couple divorcé qui se retrouve. Bien qu'évidemment nous avons le droit à toute la panoplie des "je change d'avis" ou "soyons ensemble, mais séparons-nous deux jours plus tard pour une raison stupide" et tout le tralala. Si l'enchaînement des situations et des coïncidences facilitent grandement l'intrigue elle n'a pas la prétention d'être complexe.

En revanche, je n'ai pas compris l'attitude de l'entourage de Ruan Liuzheng. Pour tout dire, j'avais l'impression d'être la seule a soutenir ses décisions quant au fait de rester loin de son ex-mari ou d'être juste en colère contre lui. Je veux dire, elle a le droit de le détester de temps en temps ou d'être en colère. Elle a aussi le droit de ne pas avoir envie d'être en contact avec lui. Pourtant, on dirait que lui avait le droit de merder et qu'elle devait juste acquiescer en silence... Bon, c'est un portrait courant en Chine, mais là c'était juste pénible.

La pandémie entre en jeu à partir de l'épisode 31 (les acteurs ont d'ailleurs les traces des masques) ce qui (d'après moi) explique la soudaine accélération sur toutes les intrigues. Je pense qu'au départ le drama devait sûrement partir sur 40/45 épisodes. Malgré ce point, le drama reste très long pour pas grand chose avec les événements habituels. Le montage est vieillot, certains doublages sont mauvais, mais il se regarde jusqu'à la fin.

Bref, s'il n'est pas exceptionnel ou particulier dans son genre, il se regarde facilement si on accepte de fermer les yeux sur un bon nombre de choses.

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