Spice up our Love
So, this is clearly meant for a public who want more "pro-like" verticals. It doesn't have the usual format limitations, feels very mature, the vibe is very "trendy urban romance" à la Sex and the City for working women : there is a cute, supporting bestie instead of a green tea, the fashion is on point, even the sets feel less bling and more effortless luxury than other vertical romances about big shots. The plot could be an arc of a trendy horizontal show, girl is tired of her husband being on autopilot in bed and they spend the drama trying to understand each other better and spice things up. The stakes are low, it's slice-of-life with no makjang-y twists or scream/slap fests. Make no mistake : I love my soapy, cheesy verticals with 57 twists, all the tropes, wall slams and forced kisses, but once in a while a more subdued one is welcome. Wang Kai Mu and Xu Zhen Zhen are mini/micro veterans with an impressive CV, and they deliver. Do try it even if verticals are not your usual favored romance format.Was this review helpful to you?
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From Awkward Beginnings to Heart-Melting Love
Ban Shu Lao Gong is such a gem — a mature, beautifully written drama with believable, heartfelt performances. The male lead is incredibly loving, and the female lead is truly sweet and endearing. Their best friend is a delight as well!This story focuses on a married couple rediscovering intimacy, communication, and love. Their honesty with each other is refreshing, and watching them grow together is genuinely captivating. It’s the perfect show for a cozy romantic drama night — no slapping, no toxic exes, no kidnappings, and no unnecessary angst. Just healthy relationships, supportive parents, and cool friends.
Wang Kaimu absolutely shines in this role. His character carries emotional scars from his past, especially related to his mother, which make him fear love. The female lead becomes the light in his life, turning his quiet, dull world into an emotional roller coaster. They complete each other beautifully.
The drama is slightly bolder than typical C-dramas, but the intimate scenes are tastefully executed — nothing cringey, just genuine chemistry. The story remains focused on the couple without dragging in irrelevant subplots like cheating or abuse. It’s wonderfully written and directed, and I’m glad Wang Kaimu chose this script. I’d honestly enjoy watching multiple remakes of this story with equally good casting.
The only downside: the casting of the female lead’s parents. They looked too young for their roles, which slightly disrupted the realism for me. Because of this minor flaw, I’m giving it a 9.5/10 instead of a perfect score.
Overall, Ban Shu Lao Gong is an excellent, mature, and emotionally rich drama — absolutely worth watching! ❤️✨
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Por mais dramas assim!
Para quem estava intoxicada de tantos dramas chineses verticais tóxicos e tive até que cortar todo tipo de enredo para ver se melhorava minha saúde mental, posso dizer com toda certeza…São dramas assim que devem ser feitos! 2 horas e 29 minutos de um relacionamento sendo construído lentamente em um casamento arranjado. Sem toxidade, sem família abusiva, sem chá-verde, sem 2ML/2FL insuportáveis ou pseudo-noiva aparecendo.
Me deparei com alguns patrocinados ao longo do dia de ontem e hoje, até que resolvi dar uma chance por ser Wang Kaimu (o último que eu havia assistido nesse detox também tinha sido dele) e nossa, assisti dando risada a maior parte do tempo. a Zhen Zhen foi ótima em seu papel, assim como o Kaimu.
O relacionamento, iniciado por um casamento arranjado, era apenas sexo, sem diálogos neste 1 ano de convivência, mas ao começar a ver a FL retrucando escondido e até mesmo na cena onde ela pede o divórcio por causa do batom, acho que fez o ML perceber que, apesar da esposa nunca expor seus pensamentos e ele também não, os dois pensavam diariamente as coisas. Gostei de ver a mudança dos dois, foi gostoso e engraçado ver a evolução dos dois personagens. Adorei a amiga da FL, ela era engraçada, mas gostei que o foco era muito o casal.
Apesar de ter uma prima invejosa, o ML percebeu e acompanhou a FL e ela logo desapareceu.
Achei o final um pouco cortado, ao ficar longe porque realmente estava apaixonado, quando voltou, logo acabou.
A minha cena favorita foi: a FL escapando do ML após a noite de sexo diferente no chuveiro e ele a questionando por mensagem kkkkkkkkkk
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