Cartoonist Song Wen Ying accidentally stumbles into the world of a novel and becomes the malevolent supporting character of the novel's protagonist, Song Qi Nian. To complete her mission, return home, and claim a substantial bonus, she must turn the mild-mannered Song Qi Nian into a darker person. However, she gradually discovers that Song Qi Nian is not as pliable as he appears. Upon completing her mission, Song Wen Ying faces the harsh truth: the real world no longer holds her. Seven years later, fate brings them together again, their identities reversed. Song Qi Nian meticulously lays a gentle trap, and amidst these temptations and struggles, Song Wen Ying confronts her inner struggles. (Source: Chiense = Douban || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Jie Jie Ku Qi Lai, Geng Piao Liang Le Ne" (姐姐哭起来，更漂亮了呢) by Hua Ning Ta Xing Shen (婳宁她姓沈). Edit Translation
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FL is Femdom to complete story mission but younger ML ends up liking it & obsessed.
(I rate vertical dramas on their own sliding scale. General spoilers only.)Very interesting BDSM-toned story. The writting wasn't that great and messy in spots, but the dynamic between the characters and the acting kept me engaged throughout! The story also stayed focused on the leads.The FL is sadistic to her adopted younger "brother" in order to raise his darkness level so she can complete her mission in this book world and go home. However, she actually cares about the ML so can't help taking care of him secretly or in the guise of giving orders. But the ML notices and it appears that over time this hot-cold sadistic approach has honed a masochistic side in him and an obsessed attachment to the FL. Later, when the FL finds herself back in this world after a few years, she falls back into her hot-cold patterns. But at the end, it is very clear that they are both actively choosing their roles in this dynamic and enjoy it. I loved that.
Both leads inhabit their roles well; the ML especially did a great job showing to the audience his enjoyment of mistreatment, but also his genuine emotional pain when the FL seemed to show interest in people over him. They had good chemistry and a few realistic kiss scenes.
The plot and system mechanics, especially in the second half, require a lot if suspension of disbelief. But if you can do that (and are interested in this type of story) this is good for one watch.
I'm rating this a little higher than the writing warrants because I ejoyed this uncommon, interesting, and slightly more nuanced approach to BDSM (compared to other Chinese vertical dramas).
