Sure you can very easily justify the breakup itself. However it's narratively awful to do it so close to the finish…
That's true, cause then it becomes a plot divice. My thoughts are mostly towards those comments that exaggerated saying that it was the worst break up they've seen in a drama or that it was very unnecessary.
Si Xian, who had worked so tirelessly to get where she was in her career and was just one step away from reaching the highest point in her career, could never allow people to accuse her of using her boyfriend and boss to get ahead. She said it herself: “I love you, but I love my job more.” That interview she gave made everything clear. No matter how hardworking and talented a woman is, some people, because of their misogynistic views, will always believe that a man or a woman's looks must be behind her success.
Secondly, the company's counsel was using her as a way to stop Ming Yu from carrying out the reform. They accused him of favouritism and unfairly punished her. He naturally wanted to protect her, but she didn't want him to be some noble, shining-armour man who always put her first. The reform was the first priority for all the workers in the company. That's why, after their outing, he already knew that things could eventually lead to a breakup.
People might think that breakups should only happen because of something created by the two people in the relationship, but we all know, deep down, that sometimes circumstances simply get in the way. After the reform was finally completed, he rushed to her side, ready to reunite with her and she “opened” her arms to him, showing just how much she had missed him. 🥹
I just finished episode 21, and at least if we don't get some bad plot twist, I believe this drama's rating will be around 8 to 8.5. I can't say it was perfect; it definitely had some flaws (bad subs aren't a flaw for me because it's not the production's fault), but overall, the attention it gave to women's careers and how much women still have to sacrifice even today, the toxic relationship, the sweet romance, and the really amazing cinematography and OST made it an enjoyable watch.n
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Si Xian, who had worked so tirelessly to get where she was in her career and was just one step away from reaching the highest point in her career, could never allow people to accuse her of using her boyfriend and boss to get ahead. She said it herself: “I love you, but I love my job more.” That interview she gave made everything clear. No matter how hardworking and talented a woman is, some people, because of their misogynistic views, will always believe that a man or a woman's looks must be behind her success.
Secondly, the company's counsel was using her as a way to stop Ming Yu from carrying out the reform. They accused him of favouritism and unfairly punished her. He naturally wanted to protect her, but she didn't want him to be some noble, shining-armour man who always put her first. The reform was the first priority for all the workers in the company. That's why, after their outing, he already knew that things could eventually lead to a breakup.
People might think that breakups should only happen because of something created by the two people in the relationship, but we all know, deep down, that sometimes circumstances simply get in the way. After the reform was finally completed, he rushed to her side, ready to reunite with her and she “opened” her arms to him, showing just how much she had missed him. 🥹