Love in the Clouds Episode 19

Lu Yu Xiao, the actress you are

Now, that kiss scene was teased a gazillion time, but I just keep going back the the scenes with Ming Yi in the cave while and after she is psychologically tortured. The way they keep trying to break her, but she refuses to give in. The alternation between her in the came with Mu Qi Bai and co interrogating her to her being berated by her mother. After so long, we finally get more insight into her life before the start of the story. And the parallel from the earlier episode where she rescues and comforts Ji Bo Zai to Ji Bo Zai doing the same to her. The way the two unconsciously seek comfort in each other. Just such a masterful episode.

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ALL THE FEELS!!!

SPOILERS** Give me all the drama! This is exactly what C-dramas do best- the suspense, the romance, and of course, that classic “saving someone just in time” moment. You’re rooting for Ming Ye and Ji Bozai to succeed the entire time. The scene with the second male lead really makes you wonder if he’s headed down a darker path because of his yearning for Ming Ye — there’s definitely some potential villain energy brewing there. The ending of this episode was absolutely satisfying. I think we were all waiting for that moment when they finally showed intimacy and confessed their love. The acting from both leads was perfect- his expressions, hers, the timing- everything just landed. Every touch felt so intentional, like he was savoring every second while trying to hold himself back at the same time. The way he slightly hesitated but still melted into her embrace? AHHH I was screaming. It gave me actual stomach butterflies- that scene was everything.That said, I do wish there’d been a bit more struggle in the climax. When Ji Bozai arrived, it would’ve been great to see him really thrash Mu Qibai around more. I get that he couldn’t kill him in the state he was in, but still- a little extra drama wouldn’t have hurt. And the second male lead’s “struggle” scene looked kind of awkward. It honestly just seemed like he was tied around the waist… I wish they’d at least shown some kind of spell or binding to make it believable. Meanwhile, Ming Ye is literally getting slashed to death, and he’s just standing there leashed? Make it make sense 😩But honestly, I get it. This drama isn’t trying to be super heavy like Ashes of Love or Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms. It leans more lighthearted and comedic at times, so the tone stays softer. Still, that ending scene delivered, and I was so here for it.

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