Same🥺 I think one releases in day and other in night so they give every morning just one!
Right now I'm not watching anything else, maybe because was overstimulated in July with all the releases, cause after that I had trouble committing. I tried watching Road to Splendor but it wasn't working for me. This one I've been waiting for a long time because I really like both leads, especially JBR, I think I'll fall in a slump once this ends....😢
But… That doesn’t change the fact that I’m swooning at the sight of those two exchanging glances; his eyes…
Girl, I'm with you. Honestly, that's the ideal level of C-drama brainrot: enjoy the fictional man without letting the fictional man's cheekbones, jawline rewrite your moral framework. 😂
The fact that we can simultaneously say “this relationship would concern me in real life” and “I desperately need this man to suffer romantically” means our critical faculties are still operational. 😭👏
I actually think the ambiguity is kind of the point 😂 The drama seems to be deliberately putting them in this…
Yes, I'm enjoying this drama, but ngl, I grew up with this kind of emotionally unavailable people and it messed me up, so watching this brings unpleasant feelings, but I'm captivated to see what's next all the same lol
ngl, i'm still quite confused about their relationship... am i the only one who thinks the drama didn't do a very…
I actually think the ambiguity is kind of the point 😂 The drama seems to be deliberately putting them in this weird limbo where neither of them is willing to call it a real relationship, while their behaviour is very clearly becoming much more than casual.
Flora would probably never have agreed to a purely casual, weekend-FWB type of arrangement under normal circumstances. But she has fallen for him, knows she's not emotionally equipped for something casual with ''this particular man'', and still agrees anyway because she can't seem to stay away from him. So of course she can't suddenly become emotionally detached whenever he does something that hurts or confuses her. And realistically, she also has much more to lose if their relationship becomes public.
Luke, meanwhile, seems to genuinely want to keep things casual in theory. He's attracted to her, seems to trust her on some level, and thinks this arrangement is something he can control. Except... the man is very obviously catching feelings and doesn't seem to have received the memo 😂 He gets upset when she becomes distant, wants emotional intimacy, gets jealous, expects her attention and clearly doesn't behave like someone who sees this as a no-strings arrangement.
I also suspect he hasn't fully admitted to himself yet that he wants more. So you basically have two people pretending they're in a casual relationship while neither of them is actually emotionally casual about it, and both are terrible at communicating what they really want. 😭
Which is why the whole thing is such a mess. Flora thinks, “This is casual, so I can't expect anything from him,” while Luke is essentially thinking, “This is casual, so why isn't she acting like she cares about me?” Sir... 😂
And yes, the woman situation was absolutely an opportunity for him to just explain himself and reassure her instead of insulting her. The man has somehow made “I have feelings for you” into the most difficult sentence in the vocabulary. 💀
So I don't think we're supposed to have a perfectly clear label for their arrangement yet. I think the lack of definition is the dilemma: they're both trying to keep the relationship within boundaries that neither of them is emotionally capable of staying inside.
I also find it interesting how the discussions are slowly turning into “poor Luke, Flora caused all of this” 😂. I really don't think it has to be one or the other. These two are both responsible for the mess they're in. Flora absolutely has her own issues—she gives mixed signals, makes assumptions, avoids difficult conversations and sometimes handles things badly. But Luke is not a helpless victim who was simply dragged into this relationship by a woman who didn't communicate properly. 😂
He is a grown man, he knows what he wants, he knows how she feels about him, and he is very much making his own choices too. His childhood and emotional baggage can explain why he behaves the way he does, but they don't automatically make him less responsible for the effect his behaviour has on her.
And let's be honest, I think Jing Boran's face card is making some of us significantly more forgiving than we would be otherwise. 😭😂 I too am guilty of looking at this man and temporarily losing access to my critical thinking skills, but being ridiculously hot doesn't automatically make the FL wrong by default. 😂
They are both flawed, they both contribute to the chaos, and they both have things they need to learn. That's much more interesting to me than turning it into a “poor Luke vs. unreasonable Flora” situation.
Started watching episode 1.Jing Boran is such a fine male specimen, even more handsome than he was in RH.Luke…
I actually agree with quite a bit of this, especially regarding how much their lack of communication contributes to the mess between them. And yes, Luke is gorgeous, hardworking, demanding and protective of the people around him 😂 None of that is really in question.
Where I still see things differently is that I don't think someone has to be controlling or abusive for their behaviour to raise red flags. For me, the issue is much more subtle. Luke is very aware of how strongly Flora feels about him, and he's also aware of the power imbalance between them. Even his conversation with his friend makes it clear that he knows she's looking at him like an adoring fawn. 😭 Yet his actions and words don't really give her the reassurance or security that someone in his position should be giving her.
I also think Flora's insecurity around him matters. Yes, feeling inferior is ultimately something she has to work through herself, but when the person you're in love with repeatedly makes you feel like you're not good enough, while also keeping you emotionally off-balance, it's not exactly going to help your self-worth. And Luke knows this (his apology to his friend girl in Switzerland shows that). That's where his responsibility comes in for me. He's not deliberately trying to destroy her confidence, but he's a grown man who understands the situation and could handle it much better.
So yes, I still find their relationship somewhat toxic, even though I feel the drama has washed it down considerably. I'm not saying Flora is blameless or that she was forced into anything—she's an adult and makes her own choices. But Luke has more power, more experience, and a much clearer understanding of what's happening between them. He really should know better.
And honestly, if we strip away Jing Boran's face card (which is making me swoon, make no mistake), the romantic OST and all the cinematic aura-farming 😂, I'm not sure I'd be cheering these two on in real life. Flora herself seems increasingly aware of that contradiction, and the fact that she can't seem to walk away despite knowing how much the relationship is affecting her is what makes me uncomfortable.
Hey can anyone please tell me what is that yellow stuff mixed drink that he serves to Sun Qian during the breakfast?
I think it's dried osmanthus added to the milk, I just googled it and it says Osmanthus flower tastes sweet and fruity with rich floral notes that strongly resemble ripe apricots, peaches, and honey.
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Honestly, that's the ideal level of C-drama brainrot: enjoy the fictional man without letting the fictional man's cheekbones, jawline rewrite your moral framework. 😂
The fact that we can simultaneously say “this relationship would concern me in real life” and “I desperately need this man to suffer romantically” means our critical faculties are still operational. 😭👏
Flora would probably never have agreed to a purely casual, weekend-FWB type of arrangement under normal circumstances. But she has fallen for him, knows she's not emotionally equipped for something casual with ''this particular man'', and still agrees anyway because she can't seem to stay away from him. So of course she can't suddenly become emotionally detached whenever he does something that hurts or confuses her. And realistically, she also has much more to lose if their relationship becomes public.
Luke, meanwhile, seems to genuinely want to keep things casual in theory. He's attracted to her, seems to trust her on some level, and thinks this arrangement is something he can control. Except... the man is very obviously catching feelings and doesn't seem to have received the memo 😂 He gets upset when she becomes distant, wants emotional intimacy, gets jealous, expects her attention and clearly doesn't behave like someone who sees this as a no-strings arrangement.
I also suspect he hasn't fully admitted to himself yet that he wants more. So you basically have two people pretending they're in a casual relationship while neither of them is actually emotionally casual about it, and both are terrible at communicating what they really want. 😭
Which is why the whole thing is such a mess. Flora thinks, “This is casual, so I can't expect anything from him,” while Luke is essentially thinking, “This is casual, so why isn't she acting like she cares about me?” Sir... 😂
And yes, the woman situation was absolutely an opportunity for him to just explain himself and reassure her instead of insulting her. The man has somehow made “I have feelings for you” into the most difficult sentence in the vocabulary. 💀
So I don't think we're supposed to have a perfectly clear label for their arrangement yet. I think the lack of definition is the dilemma: they're both trying to keep the relationship within boundaries that neither of them is emotionally capable of staying inside.
He is a grown man, he knows what he wants, he knows how she feels about him, and he is very much making his own choices too. His childhood and emotional baggage can explain why he behaves the way he does, but they don't automatically make him less responsible for the effect his behaviour has on her.
And let's be honest, I think Jing Boran's face card is making some of us significantly more forgiving than we would be otherwise. 😭😂 I too am guilty of looking at this man and temporarily losing access to my critical thinking skills, but being ridiculously hot doesn't automatically make the FL wrong by default. 😂
They are both flawed, they both contribute to the chaos, and they both have things they need to learn. That's much more interesting to me than turning it into a “poor Luke vs. unreasonable Flora” situation.
Where I still see things differently is that I don't think someone has to be controlling or abusive for their behaviour to raise red flags. For me, the issue is much more subtle. Luke is very aware of how strongly Flora feels about him, and he's also aware of the power imbalance between them. Even his conversation with his friend makes it clear that he knows she's looking at him like an adoring fawn. 😭 Yet his actions and words don't really give her the reassurance or security that someone in his position should be giving her.
I also think Flora's insecurity around him matters. Yes, feeling inferior is ultimately something she has to work through herself, but when the person you're in love with repeatedly makes you feel like you're not good enough, while also keeping you emotionally off-balance, it's not exactly going to help your self-worth. And Luke knows this (his apology to his friend girl in Switzerland shows that). That's where his responsibility comes in for me. He's not deliberately trying to destroy her confidence, but he's a grown man who understands the situation and could handle it much better.
So yes, I still find their relationship somewhat toxic, even though I feel the drama has washed it down considerably. I'm not saying Flora is blameless or that she was forced into anything—she's an adult and makes her own choices. But Luke has more power, more experience, and a much clearer understanding of what's happening between them. He really should know better.
And honestly, if we strip away Jing Boran's face card (which is making me swoon, make no mistake), the romantic OST and all the cinematic aura-farming 😂, I'm not sure I'd be cheering these two on in real life. Flora herself seems increasingly aware of that contradiction, and the fact that she can't seem to walk away despite knowing how much the relationship is affecting her is what makes me uncomfortable.