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Did he put effort into LYST? truthfully I hadn't liked his past projects except Moonlight, so I didn't look into him before.

I guess he must be a fun guy IRL! Ding Yuxi posted a reaction video to Episode 1 on his weibo. Link here: http://t.cn/A6nasnR9
In it, he says "wow, didn't think it'll turn out like this, all I had was a green screen!" and amazed over the CGI. When his character appears, he kept praising himself and comparing it to superheroes like Astroboy, monkeyking, and more. haha

Today his studio uploads a video of him in a Ultraman costume, with the caption "PLEASE DON'T DOUBT, it is indeed him (Ding Yuxi)" http://t.cn/A6n9p5QS

Hi, in the book, that moment was used to indirectly kill her, as he has always felt the inclination to do (that's how he's wired by the system), but became a point that jumpstarts Mu Sheng into "coming to life" and acting out of character for her.

In the drama, it is not obvious he is thinking that...a lot of people can interpret he is too hurt to do it himself, or he is testing her.

As the drama's weibo put it: (loosely translated): The ripples in the reflection realm signify closeness and redemption. The hairband crisscrossing her palm is the starting point of trust and love.

Turns out those Bonus clips are filmed by Ding Yuxi's crew himself a little while ago, so it isn't included with the drama production team! He isn't paid for this, he just wanted to revisit his character Mu Sheng/Ziqi.

Seems he will release one clip each day, and I'll update the discussion as I find them:
https://kisskh.at/discussions/black-lotus-tactics-manual/131698-ziqi-s-mini-theater

Same as the novel, which im grateful for. This allows her to act very smart and modern, as opposed to the other dramas that use it as a censorship bypass and the FLs end up mary sues for no reason.

Yes!! The trio from Moonlight is here

I do kind of know, from the novel, so if you're interested, spoiler in the next line. BUT BEWARE I think its better not to know

Gillian Chung is playing the character that is Mu Sheng's mom. So the drama is trying to fool us into thinking they're side characters happening in real time like the water demons, but should be a story from before he is born. I feel like they're going to mindblow us later with a reveal, which is why I think it's better we are confused now.

They are the actors Xu Haiqiao and Gillian Chung!! We don't know who they are yet...I think its a past couple.

when they paired up again, everyone was talking about it lol. they had good chemistry in Moonlight; highly worth the watch

He's a game character so he's written in a way that has a code "Hurt his sister = die!" but then you'll see that FL breaks the "system" and his character comes to life. I hope that helps you keep watching on!

its worth watching! In that drama, Ding Yuxi and Yang Shize are best friends, both authors, and Esther is their editor. They already have good chemistry there too

In my head I see him as Jiang Yu Cheng from Moonlight and thats where the trio is living IRL lol

its so painful i'm going to wait a few days

Maybe you can give Moonlight a chance after lol. The BTS for this drama are super cute, they really do have chemistry IRL too

haha i think you're right on that. and now look what a beautiful image they make in that peaceful village

More BTS showcasing their chemistry IRL http://t.cn/A6nKmbpZ

Another one; you can tell theyre friends IRL lol http://t.cn/A6nKnYhf

BTS clip of Esther taking those very handsome photos of Ding Yuxi while filming episode 7 scene: http://t.cn/A6nKYZDv

Mu Sheng made a new sachet with extra long strings: http://t.cn/A6nKxBaF
Ziqi's mini theater is updated in the discussions thread!