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I WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO WATCH THIS SERIES. The chemistry between the main characters was wonderful, and their relationship developed without major, unnecessary drama. The way the other characters were created was also fantastic — none of them felt bland or forgettable. The plot was engaging enough that I didn’t experience a single moment of boredom, and I absorbed each new episode with genuine interest. There were many plot twists and events I didn’t expect, which is a huge plus — and most importantly, the characters are held accountable for their actions.

For a moment I thought there were no downsides, but after some reflection I did find one. Namely, at least one storyline was left unresolved, and I would really like to see the continuation of the relationship between Gu Xin Er and her father.

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Yang Hong — I absolutely couldn’t stand that bitch, and I’m glad she didn’t get a happy ending with anyone. I hope she withered away in prison without the support of anyone close to her.

Ling Sheng — I kept telling myself I’d treat him the same way no matter how hard the series tried to redeem him at the end, and that I wouldn’t give in — but I ended up crying during the prison scene with Gu Xin Er, and in the end I understand him a bit. I don’t understand the attempted murder of his brother or that whole scheme, but I do understand that his father shaped him this way, because it’s simply not true that he loved all his sons equally.

Gu Xin Er — I hated her intensely for half of the series, but later she became the character I felt the most sorry for. Girl, find yourself a boyfriend from a family that isn’t completely fucked up.