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Visually stunning CP & ML's flirtatious behaviour made me giddy with excitement

I am a fan of Han Jia Hui and Zhao Zhen Dong. I had saved this drama in my playlist the day it appeared on my Youtube dashboard. I only watched this drama 2 nights ago when a reddit user mentioned it in our discussion on Zhao Zhen Dong. I was very delighted and giddy throughout the drama. I watch this drama on repeat, well my favourite scenes of course!

Korean song "Guilty" by Taemin was played during one scene but for me, I am reminded of Taemin's song "Want" after completing this drama. The song, which is about feelings of desire, nicely encapsulates ML's feelings for FL.

What I liked:
1. Visuals - Damn both Zhao Zhen Dong and Han Jia Hui made an extremely attractive CP. Their styling was impeccable too. I loved Zhao Zhen Dong's all white ensemble (so much skin!) and Han Jia Hui's maroon jacket & maroon skirt.
2. Romance - Yes, for once this romance heavy drama met my expectations! OMG their romance was sexy and mature. That finger licking moment shocked me!!! I loved that ML was turned on by FL when she was affectionate (inhibitions lowered) and he asked for consent. That kiss was smoking hot! I also loved the ending scene.
3. ML characterisation - OMG Ximen Li Chen was coquettish with FL, I loved every moment of it! It's wonderful that he was patient, respectful and supportive. I punched the air when ML confronted his family and informed them of his intention to marry FL.
4. FL characterisation - I felt her pain when she said ML at the accident. I understood why she guarded her feelings but slowly she let her guard down and was won over by ML's sincerity. I enjoyed her works scenes though it'd be nicer if there were more.
5. Supporting characters - I was drawn to the actor who played Shen Xing who has deep voice. I liked ML's friend and FL's colleague.

What I disliked:
1. ML's grandfather - He was selfish and disrespectful towards ML and FL.
2. FL's ex - Damn, he was a rude guy. I was in disbelief watching the introductory scene.

Favourite scene
ML was turned on by FL when she was affectionate and he asked for consent.

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Zhao Zhendong and Han Jia Hui’s chemistry was so good I thought they were a real couple

This version will always be my standard of this story. It’s light-hearted with the right amount of angst with lots heart fluttering moments that got me squealing in the middle of the night.

Like:
1. ML: Zhao Zhen Dong is one the versatile short drama actors who can do both dark and comedic roles. He nailed both as Ximen Lichen. It’s not as dark as his Bo Wang role but you can easily see how different he is with Wan Zhi and with others (every girls’ dream). His smirks and his turned-on face everytime Wan Zhi flirts back is so freaking believable. And his “baobei” ugh i die and resurrect everytime

2. FL: I thought at first Han Jia Hui’s would be outperformed by Zhen Dong but there’s a scene where she made me cry because of how pitiful she looked. And she really looked so traumatized that i want to reach inside the screen and comfort her. Jia Hui easily matched Zhen Dong’s vibe. And character wise, I really like how Jiang Wan Zhi is portrayed here. She did resist Ximen Lichen first but you can easily see that she’s not really trying that hard.

3. Chemistry: this is why i keep rewatching it. Honestly even now i think there’s something going on between them because of how natural they looked lol they made it so believable.

4. Story: I like that they got together quickly and resolved the misunderstandings.

Dislike:
1. Details: it’s not that i dislike it but it is less detailed compared to other versions. The con of that is that there are some unresolved issues but the pro is it’s easier to rewatch cos it’s light hearted

Favorite scene
- ximen lichen acting so shamless
- jiang wan zhi flirting back

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