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Just Wanted to Watch Something Short and Immediately Got Hooked
The story is nothing new. However, their delivery was so good…hehe. It was 24 straightforward episodes. There are so many things that come together to make this one an easy watch for me.The good:
Their acting - The ML is not a new face for me. I have seen him in these type of dramas and know he does so well in them. However, the female lead did her part well. Her makeup in episode 1-3 threw me off, especially the intense eyebag. Once they toned it down in the later episodes, she became easy on the eyes to watch. Her line delivery, expressions, and tears were on point. Why am I going on and on about the FL? Well, she did well…I am sorry.
Their chemistry - Again, Fan Zhi Xin didn’t surprise me much, but the FL matched his energy so well. Their kisses, oh God. I love how they immediately got comfy after they realized their feelings. Thought it cooled down after they got married, they still got it.
Wan wan - Many times, we see brainless SFL going on and on about how they live the ML, destroying everything as well as themselves. She bugged me a lot cos I thought she may have blackened. Was so happy when I found out she was on his side and acting as a double agent to throw off the SML.
Qin Ziyu - The writers really did their thing with him to the extent I do not hate him but feel disgusted…haha. Who ever cast him sincerely deserves a raise cos that man looked like his dad. It all made so much sense when he was later revealed to be Qin Zimian’s biological son.
The OST - This one is actually quite good. I am glad they played it a lot over the course of 24 episodes.
Fast solutions - Things get revealed fast and solved fast as well. Though the big reveal happened later. They were able to eliminate small fries that would have turned chaotic much later. This way, the plot goes along and you enjoy the twists and turns. It made it easy to actually binge the show. It’s 24 episodes, baby, not everyone has time for meaningless drama.
The bad?
The ML decisions - This is what makes Xianxia characters suffers long and arduous journey with misunderstandings. I get that you wanna protect your family, but you should tell them when shit hits the fan. I don’t understand how he failed to understand that they are there for him. Yes, they could have been angry momentarily but that won’t deter them from being your fam. He allowed himself to get played by the Ziyu guy.
I feel of you love someone, you should be able to tell them anything, instead of shouldering everything yourself. They should be the shoulder you cry on. This leads to a lot of future mess up. And it kinda did. If the FL had be written as someone who doesn’t understand or know how to plan, it would have just been long long tears.
What the FL was doing with Ziyu - Uhmmmm…babe I like you, but you took a damn risk. Imagine leaving the comfort of your house to live with a mad man, just cause you wanna lead him on or find out something. You are crazy, babe. I am sorry I have to say this. I never agree with such decisions. Everything and I mean everything could go wrong. He could drug you, kill you, or whatever. Don’t try this in real life guys.
This is my first review of a show and I think this is quite exciting. Hehe…This prolly shows how much I enjoyed the short show.
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