Zhao Xiao Ya, who's unloved by her father and mother, sees her younger sister kissing her soon-to-be-engaged fiancé. Furious, she finds a wealthy and powerful man, not knowing he is her fiancé's father. The two marry first and then fall in love. Fu Zheng Ting gives Zhao Xiao Ya unprecedented warmth and love, becoming her lifelong support. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Zuo Bu Liao Ni De Xin Niang, Jiu Zuo Ni Lao Niang!" (做不了你的新娘，就做你老娘！) by Yong Hu 70414484 (用户70414484). Edit Translation
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Heartfelt age gap romance that I enjoyed it immensely
I stumbled upon this drama via subreddit CShortDramas. I clicked the link I found to check for English subtitles and was drawn to the first two minutes of the drama. I decided to watch it immediately (because “watch later” approach for Dailymotion links doesn’t work for me) and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this drama.What I liked:
1. Opening scene - I was hooked after the first two minutes. Loved FL’s bold move!
2. Acting - It was my first time watching Huai Wen and Liu Jia Xi’s acting and I liked their performances. The drama was warm and heartfelt - I almost shed a tear when FL confronted her parents. Oh, I liked Huai Wen’s visuals - he turned 40 last month!
3. FL characterisation - She was abused by her family but decided at one point to leave toxicity behind by striking a deal with ML. FL was 21 year old but was mature, smart and knew what to do with the authority she had been given.
4. ML characterisation - He was 39 year old businessman whonwas pragmatic & straightforward. I liked his response to FL's proposal. He was also kind, protective and nurturing towards FL.
5. Romance - Slow burn, which was fitting considering FL’s age and their circumstances (they got married for convenience and the big age gap). I liked that they communicated regularly (they spoke about what they wanted out of the marriage at their first meeting!). I could also feel the love and affections they had for each other. They were partners for life! I wish there were hot, fiery kisses.
6. Supporting characters - I really liked ML's employee who was assigned as bodyguard to FL. He built good rapport with FL that she treated him as ally rather than nuisance.
7. Family - Core theme of this drama. I liked that it was explored in many ways, (i) FL - ML, (ii) FL and her family, (iii) ML and his family.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - FL was emotionally abused by her family - they were horrible people. I also disliked FL's ex / ML's son who was spoilt brat.
Favourite scene
The opening
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In the meantime, this drama can be found in YouTube under the caption: “
I married a rich older man, but it turns out he's my fiancé's biological father” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdt0YURU89s)
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