Xiang Liu and You (Yes, You)

 Elise:

I'm posting it again since I'm shameless!

LINK

LINK 2 actually, it probably looked more like link 2 since they were both wet from the waves lol

Xiao Yao got so frantic she hooked her arms around his legs and jumped up to pounce on him, using her body to tightly grab him and pull him down again.

Xiang Liu jerked Xiao Yao into his arms and bit down on her neck in one move. Xiao Yao’s body shivered and then she fell slack, docilely nestled into Xiang Liu to accommodate him.

 Xiao Yao rested her head on his neck and closed her eyes, feeling only the rising and falling of the tides around her.

It wasn’t clear how much time passed when Xiang Liu stopped drinking her blood. Xiao Yao drowsily opened her eyes “You can drink more, I’m fine."

Xiang Liu stopped drinking and lifted his head to stare quietly at the sleeping Xiao Yao in his arms.

Thank you, Queen. That's exactly what I was talking about.

If only.

If.

Only.

 nathsketch:

Very very fitting. The beginning sounds like a lullaby.

I don't know this drama. But judging by the video... uuuuu I can't handle more heartbreaking stuff, at least for now.

Hahahaha...I've watched this movie. It's good, not very good, but good. But I won't suggest you to watch it now.;-)

 Elise:

Xiao Yao got so frantic she hooked her arms around his legs and jumped up to pounce on him, using her body to tightly grab him and pull him down again.

Xiang Liu jerked Xiao Yao into his arms and bit down on her neck in one move. Xiao Yao’s body shivered and then she fell slack, docilely nestled into Xiang Liu to accommodate him.

Oh god, this is just heaven. I can't even imagine how different the story would have been if they had chose to include this in the series.

 HeadInTheClouds:

You're too optimistic and hopeful, liddi, but I hope you are right about them not butchering the YaoLiu relationship line. I'm fine with them not ending up together, but I don't think I can watch his death scene. I'll be watching between my fingers *cried*.

I am not sure that it is as much optimism as it is fervent hope. When my child was much younger, their friend once told them that if they kept writing down what they want often enough, it would come true, so... As for his death scene, if it is done well, which I believe it should be based on what TJC said, and the leaks we saw, there is no doubt it will leave us devastated, and much as I grieve for him, I need to see it, though I am not as sure whether my daughter would be able to take it.

 HeadInTheClouds:

I haven't read other details about his new drama penned by Tong Hua; do you know if it's supposed to be heavily romance-based?

@atmospheres

The following is the synopsis I translated for 滤镜. Does it sound similar to The Beauty Inside? In any case, the synopsis is interesting, so I am looking forward to it. Wonder whether they will have 3 different people portray the 3 different personas. Can't imagine Li Landi portraying all three of them, particularly Quan Shengtang...

A high tech product gives the very ordinary Su Chengcheng (Li Landi) the ability to change her appearance. Su Chengcheng transforms into a beautiful girl Su Miao, a female professor Fang Jin, and a gorgeous man right out of a manhwa Quan Shengtang, enabling herself to enjoy her reversal of fortune, while helping the poor and upholding justice. During this time, Tang Yuexi (Tan Jianci) is captivated by Su Miao who stands bravely for justice, cherishes the like-minded Fang Jin, admires and praises the cheerful, cool Quan Shengtang.

In order to keep her secret, Su Chengcheng has no choice but to tell lie after lie, causing Tang Yuexi to lose the one he loves again and again. After suffering a series of blows, the condition of Tang Yuexi's eyes gradually worsens, for which Su Chengcheng is guilt-ridden. Tang Yuexi finally uncovers the truth about Su Chengcheng's identity change and realises that the one he loves is Su Chengcheng alone. A sincere, passionate heart will not be deceived by outward appearances. The two people whose hearts are aligned with each other will face the difficult challenges brought by the filter bracelet together.

 nathsketch:

These moments make me want to read the novel so badly.

Please do read it. It may leave you under a cloud of sadness for a long time after, but I think you already know pretty much what to expect anyway...

 MySiFeng:

DW's voice actor was Bian Jiang right? The same one who voiced as Lan Wangji?
Since Bian Jiang was in few popular works, his voice in here triggered me. lol

And in recent times, actors are starting to dub in their own voices.
So i have no idea WHY he's not doing it in here, unless he have strong accent like Dylan Wang.

No, his VA is 孙睿扬  Sun Ruiyang, who also voiced Deng Wei's characters in TTEOTM, and Yu Mo in Immortal Samsara, among others. From my understanding, actors are dubbed if their own voices or diction are not suitable or does not meet the industry standard. Some actors have the same VA across multiple works  - e.g. veteran VA Zhang Jie (not to be mistaken for the Zhang Jie who sang the main theme for LYF) dubbed many of Cheng Yi and Allen Ren's roles. I know that recently, Cheng Yi has been using his own voice, but I think it does not have the same gravitas and clarity of diction as his regular VA's, so perhaps Deng Wei has the same issue too. Still with time and practice, they should hopefully improve to the point where their own voices can be used. Which is why I honestly love TJC's voice - not just the timbre, but the diction, and the nuanced inflection he brings through in his lines makes me so happy that he voices the majority of his roles.

 Elise:

They deny it.

*speechless*

 HeadInTheClouds:

There is a particular word that Tong Hua used to describe this feeling that can be loosely translated to pleasure.  The YaoLiu fans were of course discussing this, and the Jingers accused them of being lewd and leacherous for focusing on this word.

The word is 快感 and it can mean different things (excitement, pleasure) in different contexts, but in this instance, it definitely refers to sexual pleasure. If the word does not convince them, then Cang Xuan's reaction  (he felt his mouth run dry) is more than enough supporting evidence as to what kind of pleasure the text is referring to. Not forgetting Xiao Liu's self-conscious reaction after that, sliding down and trying to hide her chest, when before she was sprawled like a man. 

I honestly don't understand the attacks that are hurled. Their ship is the one that gets to sail to a happily ever after, so why feel so threatened? Of course, if Xiang Liu had chosen not to wake Xiao Yao up at the end of the 37 years in time for her to go and save Jing; or if he had chosen not to save Jing after Hou's attack on him and waking him up in time, there would be no happily ever after to speak of. Instead it would be one very dead Jing, one very dead Xiang Liu and Xiao Yao living the rest of her life as the newly minted Royal Mother. Perhaps only then would the fanwars stop?

 atmospheres:

I actually really admired TJC's acting in The Centimeter of Love because (and he said this himself) the character is the most unlike his real personality and a lot of viewers hated his character and TJC got yelled at and cursed at in public because people were so triggered by his *excellent* portrayal of a selfish, ne'er do well, younger brother/youngest male child (it's a sensitive issue in China).

Thank you very much for the recommendations. I saw snippets of 爱的厘米 before, and I do remember the interview he gave where he said he could not understand such a character who leeched off his family, especially when he himself had been working and supporting himself from a very young age. Will try and see if I can watch it on a platform I've subscribed to. Incidentally, the Youtube link for Over the Sea I Come to You  is geo-blocked for me... argh. Ah well... may need to make do with snippets here and there for now.

As for Winter Begonia, I used to avoid Huang Xiaoming like the plague too (his portrayal in LYF prequel and others makes me want to poke my eyes out). However, his portrayal of Xiao Pingzhang in Nirvana in Fire 2 totally changed my perception of him - excellent performance, and so devastated when he died. And he does a great job in Winter Begonia too. Speaking of NiF, I understand that Zhang Wanyi (who plays Cang Xuan) is casted in NiF3. Would be awesome if TJC were part of the NiF franchise too, which have been excellent, script and production-wise. 

 atmospheres:

He's quite low-key and private, though, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he ends up being one of those celebrities who quietly announces his marriage and the public didn't even realize he was dating.

He does strike me as someone like that. Quite a few celebrity marriages in recent years have been sprung out of the blue like this as well. As long as he is happy and his conscience clear, he certainly doesn't owe it to anyone to explain his love life.