in the end her sudden exit and comeback made absolutely no sense, and I wouldn't be surprised if she bolts again in the future. The whole thing felt like watching someone chase an ice statue.
What's frustrating is how differently they handled Hidden Love. There, they completely transformed Duan Jiaxu from the novel's moody, emotionally repressed character into a vulnerable, gentle lead who actually showed emotion. They created a balanced love story where both characters contributed equally—she healed his past, he secured their future, and even their physical intimacy felt mutual.
First Frost, however, stuck rigidly to the novel's characterization, especially the FL's personality, and it shows. This felt like a conquest story—ML finally 'wins' his prize after relentless pursuit. She barely contributed to their happy ending; it's entirely his journey and achievement.
They should've taken the Hidden Love approach and softened her character to create an actual partnership instead of this one-sided chase dynamic."
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