As Beautiful as You Episode 24

Still confused about what the writers are doing with the ML

The presentation of the Han Ting character is puzzling. Superficially, based on both how other characters act towards him and the fact that the plot never has negative consequences for him, he is presented as a Gary Sue - perfect and capable. Able to solve any problem and with no flaws. But at the same time he has objectively done some not-so-great things. He spent over half his time constantly insulting and criticizing the FL - often over mistakes that she hadn't actually made! He bullied her in a completely inappropriate scene based on partial information that wasn't completely true - and even if it was, his behavior was inappropriate. He has again and again acted nearly as arrogant and elitist as his disgusting grandfather. And now in this episode he stomps all over HER business priorities in order to handle a Star Tech issue HIS way - even though SHE is supposed to be autonomously in charge of Star Tech. He is constantly exerting control over her in even the smallest things - even how she does her signature!!! Up until now, he has not faced ANY negative consequences for any of these misbehaviors. Is this because the writers are tacitly approving of his behavior? Is it all okay because he's rich & handsome? Or will his flaws finally eventually come to light and make him have to face changing the way he approaches the world? His tactic of buying off a troublemaker looks like it was recorded by someone. That might finally show that his way isn't always the best way.

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