SrKeler

So far, I like how they’ve changed things from the novel—having him go off to war before the relationship fully develops, rather than dwelling on the abuse and the affair, or using an abortion and the resulting guilt as the catalyst for him leaving for war and the couple separating. It seems they’re going to flip the sequence: they’ll have a relationship, experience an abortion, and then separate—followed by the mother’s death, amnesia, and marriage. That’s how I think it’s going to play out.

It’s not perfect—I got a bit lost during the investigation into the suicide/premonition—but unlike *Casebook*, where I didn’t really follow what was happening and couldn’t connect with the characters, this was a different experience. I loved every single one of them, and I kept rooting for even a tiny bit of romance right until the end, but it never happened.

Something that starts off wrong ends up wrong; let's see how long it takes the female lead to realize it... For someone who claims to like her so much, he makes her life a living hell and only causes her suffering. Seriously? They’re going to open up the relationship instead of just ending things? My God, the mindset in this story is so messed up. Just because something happens in the real world doesn't mean you have to normalize it.

This drama is really getting to me... the second male lead doesn't see anything wrong with his behavior at all—how can that be healthy for a relationship? He's coming across like one of those obsessed types, lol; I just don't see her being happy with a guy like that. Well, I hope she pays the price for her choices... and that her mother never finds out.

There’s no excuse for cheating; just break up with him—don't do that... The disappointment I felt... thinking about her mother... about her boyfriend, who has never done her any harm... If "chemistry" is an excuse to go around cheating, then the world is doomed. A lawyer who showed up just to cause chaos and then kisses her while she's drunk... My God, he knows she has a boyfriend—he even threatened him.

At least I felt I got the full backstory; still, Mr. Hu’s downfall felt somewhat anticlimactic. It seemed too easy, considering the importance that had been attached to it. Mr. Xie, on the other hand—someone I hadn't paid much attention to—really surprised me. It’s rare to find a drama that delivers the complete story without plot holes, so I’d say it was a good drama.

I would be happy to see the Li family pay the price for their choices—and, it seems, for past choices as well. The Li heir appears weak-willed and likely follows his father's advice. Lady Qinru deserves to suffer a little and learn to humble herself.

When she says, "Oh, I knew you hadn't changed and that there was a reason behind it"—the nerve! 😂 If she really knew, she wouldn't have pulled so much crap.

I don't understand why she insisted so much on getting married at the Marquis's estate. How would that help her revenge—especially if they fear the person behind Mr. Xie? Was it just for power or convenience? In the end, she ruined herself and nearly became a concubine. She is her own greatest obstacle.

I see people rooting for them not to end up together—I mean, it’s a ten-year relationship; breaking up and immediately jumping into another one... sorry, I just can't accept that. It makes it look like it's just a fleeting infatuation; true love involves respect... I don't see that in the second male lead—he's pushing for betrayal.

Maybe because I'm a guy, I don't see that chemistry with the lawyer; he actually scares me—I’d steer clear of people like that. As for their relationship, I think it needs a jolt or something to break the monotony. The two secondary leads serve as an emotional outlet, and that’s going to be the trigger for chaos.

Would you trade someone who loves you—and knows and accepts your flaws—for a temporary fling you know won't work out, just for the sake of novelty? I doubt the lawyer would put up with the lifestyle she leads and her habits; besides, you can see the very same signs in the lawyer that she rejected and cited as reasons for breaking up.

I wanted more development between Qi Shi and Cai Xin; it focused on other elements I wasn't interested in, and then there were cuts and time jumps right where there should have been emotional moments.

I still prefer the novel; the interaction there is much more mature—I used to laugh at how bold Lin Xia was with Yunbai. Still, I understand the script's choice to go for a more teen-oriented drama. If only one could combine the youth arc of the drama with the college/adult phase of the novel... that would be perfect, haha.

I’m not a big fan of dramas with huge time skips, as they make me lose my sense of immersion with the characters—I end up viewing it almost like a completely different drama. I always prefer dramas set in the present day that use flashbacks instead. Still, at least the second part was more entertaining.

I still prefer the calmness, patience, and respect they showed during their college and undergraduate days, but I understand that the drama needs to dramatize their relationship.

It makes no sense to go through all that drama without any joy, only for them to release that "what if nothing bad had happened" scenario at the end. Does that even matter? They should have shown how Ren, Susu, and his son turned out in the future. The bonds between everyone were so insignificant that I didn't even care when they died—it was better than continuing to live in such anguish.

That was my biggest fear regarding this adaptation—that they’d change the male character's traits. The attraction starts mainly because he’s the only one who doesn’t treat her differently just because she’s smart; he acts like any boy would if he saw someone stealing the spotlight. Their relationship becomes so special—a bond rooted in their shared intelligence and geeky interests that creates a world of their own. I love their dynamic in the novel: respectful, intellectual, and innocent. But it looks like we won’t see that here; it seems they’re going for standard clichés—such a shame.

I read the novel a long time ago; it was such a pure and intellectual relationship... I don't remember any breakups (only her studying abroad) or misunderstandings. I hope they don't ruin everything with silly misunderstandings.

I wonder if she eventually finds out everything he did for her? I think that’s important, but the misunderstanding about him having abandoned her ends up pushing that issue somewhat into the background.