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This drama is, quite simply, a rare gem.

Starting a drama review is always a challenge, and this one is no exception. It is a production that, despite not having reached a wide audience, leaves a deep impression on everyone who has watched it.

Reading through fellow reviewers’ impressions, I felt much of what I wanted to express had already been voiced. Still, this drama touched me in such a personal way that I must share at least a glimpse of how profoundly it resonated with me.

At its core, this is a drama of mystery and suspense, fractured blood ties, found families, and an unforgettable story of love, sacrifice, and resilience.

The narrative unfolds across four distinct timelines, cleverly interwoven:

Timeline 1 (Mailbox No. 1): Though never shown directly, it represents the permanent home of two enigmatic figures—a scrap collector and a yellow cat. The latter becomes a whimsical yet pivotal messenger, carrying letters across timelines through different mailboxes. (A quirky detail: the director revealed that six different cats were used for this role—seamlessly so, I never noticed the switch.)

Timeline 2 (Mailbox No. 2): Set in 1991, where we meet our young protagonists.

Timeline 3 (Mailbox No. 3): Set in 2026, where the next generation seeks to alter the fate of the past.

Timeline 4 (Mailbox No. 4): Revealed only at the end—a twist best left for viewers to discover.

In 1991, Ye Hai Tang (played by the versatile Wang Yinglu) lives under the shadow of relentless abuse by her father, Yi Yibo. Her home is broken, her father mentally unstable and consumed by gambling, stripping her of dignity and survival alike. The scenes of physical and emotional torment are painfully raw, often demanding a pause just to breathe. Her only solace lies in her passion for learning and her dream of university, a way out of her suffocating existence in Meiwan.

It is at school that she encounters Tang Yi Xun, an unlikely savior. A troubled orphan raised in an institution, Yi Xun has carved a harsh life alongside two friends, Li Cha Dong and Zhang Hao (“Rat”), surviving through illegal debt collection. Violence, betrayal, and despair haunt him, yet with the support of a caring teacher, he longs to return to his studies. When fate brings him to Hai Tang through one of her father’s debts, an improbable yet tender connection begins to grow.

Their bond is one of the most beautiful aspects of the drama: two broken souls finding comfort in one another, becoming each other’s chosen family. Yet fate proves merciless, and their fragile happiness is constantly tested.

Fast forward to 2026, and Hai Tang has mysteriously disappeared. Her son, Shen Cheng ( Ren You Lun ), returns from England in a desperate search for her. Along the way, he meets Yu Nian ( Zheng He Hui Zi ), who is also searching for her missing father, Yu Zhi Hong—a man in his fifties with Alzheimer’s. Yu Zhi Hong’s vanishing seems intertwined with Hai Tang’s, and in his final days he was seen lingering near a mailbox in a shipyard, waiting to send a letter under the quiet watch of a sympathetic security guard.

What unfolds is a puzzle that viewers themselves must piece together, as the timelines converge and unravel with both suspense and poignancy. To say more would diminish the impact; the surprises, mysteries, and emotional weight deserve to be experienced firsthand.

This drama is, quite simply, a rare gem: intense, immersive, and meticulous in every detail. The direction is masterful, the performances nuanced and compelling, the writing sharp and layered, and the cinematography stunningly evocative.

It is a story that lingers long after the final scene. For those willing to immerse themselves in its intricacies, it is absolutely worth the journey.
Rating: 10/10.

P.S: To better understand the division of the four timelines, I am following the perfect reasoning of one of my fellow reviewers on kisskh. I won’t mention their name out of respect for their review, but I am truly grateful for their explanation. It helped me a lot in understanding the whole plot. Thank you!

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martial mating” delight!

In episode 35, for a moment, I was completely without action...Static I asked myself: what is this, my God? The climax of this exquisite work was at its peak and my heart broke into pieces... Today, after the 36 traditional episodes and 01 very short special, unfortunately, I can say that this is, without a doubt, a drama of unsettling beauty and uniqueness. Disquieting for the countless sensations it brings to us and unique for its lightness and boldness in dealing with a highly censored topic in China, BL, with such dexterity and charm. If The Untamed was a milestone in my golden world, Word of Honor was a new burst of countless feelings and imaginations. How I wanted more of these two wonderful men! 36 six episodes were not enough to quench my thirst for this “martial mating” delight! Excellent script, impeccable acting, stunning photography! My wallpaper images list thanks you. Ost perfect, beautiful and ravishing. Despite having a multitude of positive points, my only reservation is the excessive number of sects and their little evolution or importance in history. I haven't read the novel, which makes me deeply regret it, since this gap must be amply covered in it. Another lament was the feeling of incompleteness of some characters, whose character lacked greater clarity or definition. An example of this is the beautiful and strange Scorpion King. I wanted to get to know him better. Although I fell deeply in love with Zhou Zishu and Wen Kexing, our adorable couple, I also really liked our second couple, the sweet and beautiful Cao Wei Ning and the adorable and wild Gu Xiang. All the actors, including the main ones, were unknown to me. But they exhausted my heart of emotions in different ways. All in all, a charming, unforgettable drama. I already feel full of longing. Worth every minute of time. Highly recommended!

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I say check it out. It's beautiful!

I recently watched Amidst a Snowstorm of Love. Wow, complicated name in English, hahahahaha, sorry, I'm not fluent at all... Anyway, as I told a friend, besides the horror trends, I tend to fall madly in love with stories about older women and younger men. Some of this is due to the fact that men have always matured later in relationships. Prejudice? Yes may be. I call that, life experience. Whatnot.
The fact is that I really liked the Snooker drama, but I loved this one. Without wanting to compare both dramas, the focus of which is beside the point at the moment,
Anyway, sorry, it's difficult not to have a minimum of comparison: Both have a sports theme, both have Leo Wu and both have FLs with great references and acting.
Nothing but you, despite being a longer and, in my opinion, more complex drama, and having been filmed in about 7 months, seems to have less recognition among the general public. Meanwhile, Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, although it had participation from other countries and was more successful, was filmed in 3 months. Both have their merits and are well worth checking out.
Nothing but you, although it has more positive points than negative points, I believe that some scenes could be edited and, therefore, reduce the viewing time. 30 episodes would be a good size, without losing its charming essence in any way.
Even though I came here for Leo Wu, I must admit that Zhou Yu Tong was brilliant. A mature, intelligent, independent, strong character and, most of the time, in control of situations. His little display of ingenuity in the final chapters, while criticized by some, was adorable.
Leo Wu, although he has already witnessed his most impressive performances, here he knew how to embody Song San Chuan masterfully. An impeccable athletic body...mercy! I can't let this observation pass 😊, beautiful, it's a fact! But his moments as a rebellious boy, stubbornness and insecurity typical of immaturity, were unique. I confess, I enjoyed each one of them.
Very good supporting cast, although they spent an extended amount of time on the younger sister and her necessary family members. I think it would have been better to have invested more in the story of the other athletes, the nutritionist friend and the coach Zhang Yan.
Anyway, if you have doubts about checking out this drama, I say check it out. It's beautiful!
I will never forget my moments with my son by my side, talking about tennis rules, nor that, in my entire life, I admired this sport so much.

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There is no way to miss this gem

A promising start. I really enjoyed the first two episodes.
Unfortunately, iQIYI treats its subscribers according to the tier they pay for. Some have the privilege of accessing multiple episodes at once, while others do not. So I will have to wait before continuing the story.

Although it is still too early for a proper evaluation, I found the plot quite interesting. And seeing the wonderful Wang Xing Yue in yet another detective role is simply delightful. I absolutely loved his character Xiao Bei Ming in The Wanted Detective, which, by the way, is a spectacular drama.

And here, set in the 1930s during the Republican era, Wang Xing Yue is an absolute treat for the eyes of his fans.

There is no way to miss this gem.

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I’m giving the story another shot out of respect for a fellow kisskh user.

A drama that created high expectations but fell into emptiness and a lack of technical quality.
I initially liked the cinematography and the main protagonists. But unfortunately, after five episodes, I let the story go on and only hope it improves—for the sake of the viewers.

For me, that’s enough. Visually weak, laughable effects, a mediocre script lacking continuity and realistic engagement between the characters. The main cast doesn’t seem to bring their characters to life; except for the music in a few scenes, everything else shows a lack of involvement and commitment from both actors and producers.

Poor direction, weak costume design.

This romance definitely deserved a much better adaptation—at the very least, one with some technical quality.

I do not recommend it.


27/04


I’m picking the story back up out of respect for someone very special to me here on kisskh.
Honestly, I couldn’t really connect with the drama during the first five episodes, but because of the deep admiration and trust I have for this person, I’m willing to give it another chance.

I simply can’t ignore their review and recommendation.

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One of the most delightful BLs I’ve watched in a long time.

It’s over… and I’m feeling so bittersweet, honestly!
It’s been a long time since I’ve looked forward to Mondays with this much excitement—and now it’s gone, I already miss it so much.

Forget the haters and their discouraging comments. The drama might not be perfect, but it’s without a doubt one of the most delightful BLs I’ve watched in a long time.

And to those who called the romance inappropriate, forced, or meaningless—ironically, that was the very reason it was all worth it.

The soundtrack is gorgeous, the couples are adorable and so talented.

The production struck the perfect balance between drama, friendship, family struggles, gentle touches of comedy, meaningful life lessons, growth, passion, and love.

It’s hard to let it go, but I know that someday I’ll watch it all over again—just for the pure joy of feeling this happy.

I couldn’t recommend it enough.

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Este é um daqueles momentos em que me pergunto: Até onde as críticas altamente positivas me levam a continuar um drama? Juro que não sei...
Estou aqui por Leo Wu e Zhao Lusi, é fato. Gosto muito de ambos os atores e, lógico, a tendência natural é ir atrás do que eles produzem.
Mas, confesso, este drama é decepcionante em vários aspectos. Aí, muitos diriam, apenas no início e fazendo um comentário destes?!
É, deveras frustrante, eu sei.
Um início promissor. Inúmeros tags propagados, poucos desenvolvidos de modo satisfatório. A parte histórica é vaga, a parte política ruim, a parte estratégica cheia de buracos e falhas de execução. Uma protagonista que , por mais inteligente que se dizem, nada ou pouco convenceu. Cenas de desenhos nos clímax de ação que, para muitos, foi uma grande jogada de marketing e, para outros, uma forma econômica para mascarar a falta de recursos, para mim, foi apenas broxante. Falhas de continuidade com sumiço, por várias cenas, de personagens principais e coadjuvantes. Personagens coadjuvantes mais interessantes, porém pouco desenvolvidos.
Se quer o talento impecável de Leo Wu teve significado até aqui. Tudo isto sem falar nas cenas de crueldade com os cavalos, provocadas inclusive pela própria protagonista “inteligente “.
Assim sendo, numa ultima tentativa de não derrubar, me vejo obrigada a passar algumas cenas, compensando assim, a sensação de tempo perdido. Sorry, galera fã!

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