I can’t understand why this drama is so underrated, because it definitely deserves much more recognition. It’s been a long time since I got THIS hooked on any show.
The plot and storyline are incredibly engaging, and they’re what created the whole atmosphere. We experience everything from beginning to end together with the characters. Just like them, we’re manipulated into thinking we know the truth—when in reality, we don’t—and we slowly uncover it along the way.
However, this is not a typical romance. In my opinion, romance played more of a supporting role here, while the main focus was on the storyline itself. As a romance lover, I didn’t mind it at all, so I wouldn’t discourage anyone because of that. The relationship between the main characters, though complicated, was beautiful. It wasn’t about the physical aspect but the emotional one. True, Qi Lian could be terrible to her at the very beginning while “caring” for “his” Jiang Xiao Yuan (it’s a pity this was brushed under the rug), but we gradually saw him change, and his care for “his” Jiang Xiao Yuan turned into genuine care for Jiang Xiao Yuan.
The character development was also very interesting—especially for Jiang Xiao Yuan. By “moving to another time,” she slowly discovered herself, her dreams, and her passions. She came to understand the meaning of true friendship, love, and what really matters in life. Not wealth or the things she once longed for, but the things she was learning and experiencing along the way. Here, the lead actress deserves huge recognition, as she portrayed all the emotions her character went through remarkably well.
The plot and storyline are incredibly engaging, and they’re what created the whole atmosphere. We experience everything from beginning to end together with the characters. Just like them, we’re manipulated into thinking we know the truth—when in reality, we don’t—and we slowly uncover it along the way.
However, this is not a typical romance. In my opinion, romance played more of a supporting role here, while the main focus was on the storyline itself. As a romance lover, I didn’t mind it at all, so I wouldn’t discourage anyone because of that. The relationship between the main characters, though complicated, was beautiful. It wasn’t about the physical aspect but the emotional one. True, Qi Lian could be terrible to her at the very beginning while “caring” for “his” Jiang Xiao Yuan (it’s a pity this was brushed under the rug), but we gradually saw him change, and his care for “his” Jiang Xiao Yuan turned into genuine care for Jiang Xiao Yuan.
The character development was also very interesting—especially for Jiang Xiao Yuan. By “moving to another time,” she slowly discovered herself, her dreams, and her passions. She came to understand the meaning of true friendship, love, and what really matters in life. Not wealth or the things she once longed for, but the things she was learning and experiencing along the way. Here, the lead actress deserves huge recognition, as she portrayed all the emotions her character went through remarkably well.
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