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Bold, Intense and Completely Addictive as The Missing Piece Takes Red Flag BL to Another Level
When it comes to toxic relationships, red flags and completely messed up romance, no one does it quite like China. I genuinely thought Deep In was already one of the spiciest and boldest Chinese BLs I had watched, but after only two episodes, The Missing Piece may have just taken over. This series is crazy, intense and exactly the kind of chaotic romance I love.
The opening scene alone had my jaw on the floor. Shen Mo crawling towards Mingxuan to pleasure him immediately showed us what kind of relationship these two have. Their story is even crazier. After Shen Mo was injured and lost his memory, Mingxuan rescued him. Shen Mo mistakenly believed Mingxuan was his lover Zhou Yang, so they lived together as lovers for six months. Once Shen Mo recovered his memories and realised the truth, Mingxuan was already far too obsessed to let him go, so he created a three year lover contract just to keep Shen Mo by his side.
Now let me wrap my head around this mess. Shen Mo used to date Zhou Yang in high school and they were lovers. Zhou Yang has now done a complete 180 and is dating An’an, who happens to be Mingxuan’s sister. Meanwhile, Mingxuan is sleeping with Shen Mo, meaning he is with his sister’s boyfriend’s ex lover. Mingxuan knows their history and apparently has no problem with it. Then, just to make this already complicated relationship web even crazier, Zhou Yang seems to want Shen Mo back. What is going on?
And can we talk about that bathroom scene? When Mingxuan was pleasuring Shen Mo while fully knowing that Zhou Yang was there. That scene perfectly showed how possessive and controlling Mingxuan really is. It felt like he was deliberately telling Zhou Yang without words that Shen Mo belongs to him. Mingxuan is cold, ruthless, manipulative, dominating and basically a walking red flag. He controls Shen Mo at home and even at work because he is also his boss.
Yet underneath all those red flags, I genuinely believe Mingxuan loves Shen Mo. He openly holds his hand at the company without caring what his employees think. He cuddles him all night, then wants even more in the morning. When Shen Mo says he has to go to work, Mingxuan simply takes his phone and calls him in sick because he is literally the boss of the company. This man is so obsessed with his lover that I cannot imagine what would happen if Shen Mo ever disappeared. Mingxuan would completely lose his mind.
The sad part is that Shen Mo does not realise how crazy this man is about him. In his mind, he creates hundreds of scenarios believing Mingxuan does not truly love him and only sees him as a toy or contract lover. Meanwhile, Mingxuan has fallen so deeply for Shen Mo that his love has practically turned into obsession. One man is questioning whether he is loved while the other is losing his sanity trying to keep him.
Of course, I would never support this kind of relationship in real life, but this is fiction, and that is exactly why I can enjoy how completely unhinged it is. I am honestly getting bored of watching the same green flag romances, so give me psychological tension, jealousy, obsession, complicated ex lovers and characters making terrible decisions. The Missing Piece is refreshing because I genuinely have no idea what these people are going to do next.
This series already has everything I want from a BL. Great NC scenes, passionate kisses, explosive chemistry, a unique and unpredictable plot, massive red flags and enough drama to keep me hooked without being bored for a single second. What makes The Missing Piece even better is that it is not relying only on the spicy scenes. There is actually a fascinating story underneath all the obsession and chaos, with amnesia, a contract relationship, complicated ex lovers, jealousy, misunderstandings and characters whose relationships are becoming more tangled with every episode.
The production has also impressed me so far. The music fits the atmosphere beautifully, especially the gorgeous OST, which adds so much emotion to both the romantic and intense moments. The acting is another major highlight, and I have to give them credit for how bold and committed the performances are, especially for a Chinese BL. Rao Zi Hao is amazing as Shen Mo, bringing out his smaller, innocent and adorable side while still showing all the confusion and emotions underneath. Hou Ming Xuan is the complete opposite as Mingxuan, tall, cold, intimidating and dominating, with that powerful CEO presence both at work and in their relationship. Their differences make their chemistry even stronger because they complement each other perfectly on screen.
For me, it is an easy 10/10 so far. The plot, acting, music, chemistry, kisses, NC scenes and completely unhinged relationship dynamics are giving me exactly what I wanted. Two episodes down and thirteen more to go, and considering how much has already happened, I cannot imagine how crazy this story is going to become. I am completely hooked and cannot wait to see what comes next.
The opening scene alone had my jaw on the floor. Shen Mo crawling towards Mingxuan to pleasure him immediately showed us what kind of relationship these two have. Their story is even crazier. After Shen Mo was injured and lost his memory, Mingxuan rescued him. Shen Mo mistakenly believed Mingxuan was his lover Zhou Yang, so they lived together as lovers for six months. Once Shen Mo recovered his memories and realised the truth, Mingxuan was already far too obsessed to let him go, so he created a three year lover contract just to keep Shen Mo by his side.
Now let me wrap my head around this mess. Shen Mo used to date Zhou Yang in high school and they were lovers. Zhou Yang has now done a complete 180 and is dating An’an, who happens to be Mingxuan’s sister. Meanwhile, Mingxuan is sleeping with Shen Mo, meaning he is with his sister’s boyfriend’s ex lover. Mingxuan knows their history and apparently has no problem with it. Then, just to make this already complicated relationship web even crazier, Zhou Yang seems to want Shen Mo back. What is going on?
And can we talk about that bathroom scene? When Mingxuan was pleasuring Shen Mo while fully knowing that Zhou Yang was there. That scene perfectly showed how possessive and controlling Mingxuan really is. It felt like he was deliberately telling Zhou Yang without words that Shen Mo belongs to him. Mingxuan is cold, ruthless, manipulative, dominating and basically a walking red flag. He controls Shen Mo at home and even at work because he is also his boss.
Yet underneath all those red flags, I genuinely believe Mingxuan loves Shen Mo. He openly holds his hand at the company without caring what his employees think. He cuddles him all night, then wants even more in the morning. When Shen Mo says he has to go to work, Mingxuan simply takes his phone and calls him in sick because he is literally the boss of the company. This man is so obsessed with his lover that I cannot imagine what would happen if Shen Mo ever disappeared. Mingxuan would completely lose his mind.
The sad part is that Shen Mo does not realise how crazy this man is about him. In his mind, he creates hundreds of scenarios believing Mingxuan does not truly love him and only sees him as a toy or contract lover. Meanwhile, Mingxuan has fallen so deeply for Shen Mo that his love has practically turned into obsession. One man is questioning whether he is loved while the other is losing his sanity trying to keep him.
Of course, I would never support this kind of relationship in real life, but this is fiction, and that is exactly why I can enjoy how completely unhinged it is. I am honestly getting bored of watching the same green flag romances, so give me psychological tension, jealousy, obsession, complicated ex lovers and characters making terrible decisions. The Missing Piece is refreshing because I genuinely have no idea what these people are going to do next.
This series already has everything I want from a BL. Great NC scenes, passionate kisses, explosive chemistry, a unique and unpredictable plot, massive red flags and enough drama to keep me hooked without being bored for a single second. What makes The Missing Piece even better is that it is not relying only on the spicy scenes. There is actually a fascinating story underneath all the obsession and chaos, with amnesia, a contract relationship, complicated ex lovers, jealousy, misunderstandings and characters whose relationships are becoming more tangled with every episode.
The production has also impressed me so far. The music fits the atmosphere beautifully, especially the gorgeous OST, which adds so much emotion to both the romantic and intense moments. The acting is another major highlight, and I have to give them credit for how bold and committed the performances are, especially for a Chinese BL. Rao Zi Hao is amazing as Shen Mo, bringing out his smaller, innocent and adorable side while still showing all the confusion and emotions underneath. Hou Ming Xuan is the complete opposite as Mingxuan, tall, cold, intimidating and dominating, with that powerful CEO presence both at work and in their relationship. Their differences make their chemistry even stronger because they complement each other perfectly on screen.
For me, it is an easy 10/10 so far. The plot, acting, music, chemistry, kisses, NC scenes and completely unhinged relationship dynamics are giving me exactly what I wanted. Two episodes down and thirteen more to go, and considering how much has already happened, I cannot imagine how crazy this story is going to become. I am completely hooked and cannot wait to see what comes next.
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