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Final 11 minutes of the story was a mess and no chemistry between the leads

I was in the mood for Sun Qian Xun's dramas so I picked this one because I also enjoy Zhao Zhen Dong's acting. I had some expectations about this drama. Unfortunately this drama felt short to me.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - She transmigrated into a novel she had written and instead of predetermined supporting character, she became main character. I liked her thoughts of completing her mission. Very entertaining but she clearly didn't know how to outwit the system.
2. ML characterisation - We knew he transmigrated too but I was surprised that he had been given mission. I too enjoyed watching his antics. ZZD playing a charming, mischievous guy is always fun to watch.
3. Plot twist - The plot twist at ML's office marked the start of third act and damn, I liked it.
4. Supporting characters - I really liked Dr Zhuang as he was an abstute observer and mostly nice person. His character had depth. Played brilliantly by Ji Jun Liang.
5. Relationship - Interesting to see different dynamics between FL and ML at different stages of their relationship. There were some good kisses between them.
6. Styling - I liked the different styling given to FL before and after transmigration. The men's formal wear for the banquet was good. Both ZZD & JJL looked very handsome.

What I disliked:
1. ML's actions - I disliked him for being harsh to FL before transmigration.
2. Final 11 minutes - WHY??? 180 degree character change was a disappointment.
3. Acting - SQX's acting was one note and stiff - she lacked charm in most of her scenes. I also didn't sense any chemistry between her and ZZD. Their relationship lacked warmth.

Favourite scene
The plot twist

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The first half was gold comedy but the last part was off

I watch this on 31 March 2025 and i recommended this drama on twitter so i tried to remember how i view this drama.

The plot is average; FL's task is to make the male lead dislike her, and ML's task is to win over the FL. The beginning is funny, but it gets a bit off-key later at the 10 minutes before ending for the specific moment after they found out they were time travelers; it felt like a completely off. Jin Jun Liang plays the observer doctor and this time his role was not being scumbag.

For the romance, the lack of chemistry between Sun Qian Xun and Zhao Zhen Dong was obviously shown in this drama. Even there is good kisses but it still shown the lack of chemistry between them. But the comedy and ML and FL banter at the first half of drama was completely entertaining.

Still worth to watch.

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