what you're suggesting isn't plausible because it wouldn't have passed chinese censorship...
no, but you're the one who is seeing it as 'sexually suggestive.' And by seeing it in that manner, that is intrinsically problematic. The vast majority of watchers will not consider her beatings as kinky . The only part you got right was the neck biting, that's atleast backed up by the novel. Everything else is... a reach
Episode 14 30:37 was quick that you can definitely miss it but her head motions where very suggestive. Also I…
I just watched that scene. All I see is the FL is lacking propriety in eating. She's acting the part of a commoner who lacks manners and you can see CX's annoyance. I don't quite see how you interpreted it in that manner, especially considering it was right before an emotional revelation for her cousin
what you're suggesting isn't plausible because it wouldn't have passed chinese censorship...
well of course I agree that the biting has sexual undertones, but the rest of OP comment just doesn't make sense. Ive seen mannnyyyy cdramas and there are so many beatings where the FL is gagged, but never do i consider it 'kinky." I think it's perverted to think that while the FL is obviously in pain. I also think its sort of disgusting and problematic to view XL's abuse towards XY as 'sexy.'...
I havent enjoyed a good cdrama in such long time... I love love LOVE the fact that the dubbing is minimal. I find dubbing distracting as it pulls me out of a scene, and i love the individual inflections and nuances added by the actors with their actual voices. I love how well-casted everyone is, I love how sensible and mature the FL is. I love the logic and worldbuilding of this drama; the scriptwriter, the director, they all take the audience seriously ( i dont feel like im losing braincells while watching this drama an the dialogues are so good and not boring!). And thus far, the love triangle is subtle and well-done. I love the individuality of all the characters!