This drama is underrated. It's epic, with breathtaking cinematography of vast and varied landscapes, beautiful interiors and an excellent cast. Like others, I'm not satisfied with the ending but I've watched the whole drama twice and enjoyed it as much the second time. It's an immersive experience; probably not for those who want instant gratification.
I like the group of friends, the young men are believable and well-rounded for their age and and Shadi’s spirit is refreshing. But the way DS is written drives me crazy, her myopic doggedness just makes her seem more dense than devoted at times. Some folks are offended by the girls can’t do science moment but what about the girl doing everything in her power to follow a boy? How 2021 is that?
Currently watching this... I am halfway and I have to say it's really good!! I know about the 2nd lead syndrome…
Both MLs are substantial characters, which isn’t always the case. I like JP but I like DS more and I’m rooting for him. He and DM have a romantic connection and chemistry that just isn’t there with JP. The letters that DM took to heart were partly written but her grandmother, by someone who existed in her imagination…she has no chemistry with the real man.
I just saw script writer's Weibo post (若花燃燃2012). I found it quite interesting, so I share it with you…
I love the scriptwriter's comment on Hongmei. At present she lacks backbone and confidence; she abandons her husband in hopes of getting a better live with CEO, rather than struggling to improve her life herself. This is not a culmination for her, it's a first step. I hope we will have the chance to see how experience reshapes her character and makes her stronger.
I have a strong feeling there will be a season 2. A picture in the opening photo montage shows XS in a wedding dress…I can’t see a wedding materializing in this season’s finale.
I agree, XM deserves to benefit from the serious risk he took to save his uncle, his uncle’s company and himself.…
Thank you for your clarity and patience in explaining the details! I feel I understand the relationship between Yinghai and TK, and what XM is doing but could not explain it as you have done. A key point you’ve made is that XM has done nothing unethical! XS’s obsession with proving he is corrupt is not explored or discussed, but it’s an important character point as well as plot point.
Correct me if i'm wrong as my chinese isn't that great. So the story will end with SX following through with her…
The decision to separate TK from Yinghai has already been taken, and if that goes through, reconciliation between XS and XM may be possible. But if she intervenes to prevent that, and gets XM fired and disgraced, I can’t see a future for them. For XM it’s not just about the money, it’s about getting from under the heels of the fat cats at Yinghai . Of course, given that the president likes and admires XM’s talent, another alternative may arise in the next three episodes…
Oh my.... what to do? Such a catch 22 for SX. She discovered XM's secret jackpot but doesn't know whether she…
I agree, XM deserves to benefit from the serious risk he took to save his uncle, his uncle’s company and himself. How people interpret his struggle for survival as ‘scheming and manipulation’ is beyond me. It makes me wonder if we are watching the same drama… SX’s response will reveal whether she’s grown out of her rigid, black or white way of seeing the world. If she has, she might be able to revise her judgement of XM and reconcile with him.
At this point, I dont think XM worthy of SX. He is definitely playing to win and trying to compromise for both…
@Soulful queen In ep 32 we see her begin to realize that the rules are not working, but as you say, there are only 10 eps left. I'm praying that changes fast enough to reconcile with XM. His uncle is already pushing Yao at him, but in his vulnerable state it might be heard for him to keep resisting, especially as her money would save everything. It would heartbreaking for him to end up marrying Yeo
At this point, I dont think XM worthy of SX. He is definitely playing to win and trying to compromise for both…
@DKCZ: XM is playing to keep his uncle alive and his uncle’s business viable as much out of love and loyalty as any desire to win. He advised XS against accepting the promotion and predicted the kind of difficulties she would face, even the conflict of interest their relationship would create. XS was naive and optimistic about her ability to succeed against the odds. She does not play dirty, but she does not play wise either, especially re HLL. Why on earth did she stay in her office with the door closed while he abused her? Why did she visit him in hospital when he made it clear how much he hates her? Her lack of EQ is a significant weakness.
At this point, I dont think XM worthy of SX. He is definitely playing to win and trying to compromise for both…
@Ru Yi : I totally agree. Also, XM’s choices are constrained by his love and loyalty to HLL, whom he knows is not a good guy, but who will certainly have another stroke if XM does not break off with XS. Drama-wise, XM’s dilemma is pure gold and Mark Chou is perfectly casting.
Came to this to fill time between YAMG and SOY drops. I'm at ep 13 and still watching, but not moved by DD's acting; she seems like an early version of Changge in TLB. She does better in contemporary roles, she's adorable in YAMG. I don't mind Vic Chou's hair and quite like his non-macho way of being; it seems appropriate for head of the Etherial sect. ZBB is always eye candy, but his acting also seems the same as in other dramas. I'm not sure I'll make to ep 52 tho...
landscapes, beautiful interiors and an excellent cast. Like others, I'm not satisfied with the ending but I've watched the whole drama twice and enjoyed it as much the second time. It's an immersive experience; probably not for those who want instant gratification.
it’s about getting from under the heels of the fat cats at Yinghai . Of course, given that the president likes and admires XM’s talent, another alternative may arise in the next three episodes…