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A Predictable Yet Addictive Romance with a Frustratingly Offbeat Ending
This drama is the epitome of a guilty pleasure—nothing groundbreaking, no mind-bending twists, just a straightforward love story set in a modern workplace. Yet somehow, despite its overload of clichés and a series of unbelievable misfortunes, it manages to keep you second-guessing.
At its core, the plot revolves around our leads missing each other time and time again due to fate’s cruel sense of humor. Every time they get close, life throws a wrench in their plans—refusals, regrets, rejections—rinse and repeat. You know what’s coming, but you can’t help but stay hooked.
The Leads & Their Unbreakable Bond
Our ML, a coding prodigy with a tragic backstory, is the walking definition of resilience. He’s been dealt the worst possible hand in life—a runaway father drowning in debt, a newborn brother to take care of, and the cherry on top: a false accusation of illegal hacking that shatters both his golden career and his shot at love. Vin Zhang absolutely nailed this role, but I have to admit—the kid playing his younger self? Stole the show.
Then we have our FL, a carefree, happy-go-lucky heiress who suddenly finds herself burdened with the impossible task of reviving a dying company. Her childhood version was beyond adorable, but I have one pressing question: How did she shrink? Girl was taller as a kid than as an adult—make it make sense!
Romantic Chemistry? Off the Charts.
From the very beginning, these two had an undeniable spark, coupled with a rare, unwavering loyalty. They weren’t just lovers—they were best friends, partners-in-crime, and each other’s biggest supporters. Their playful dynamic had my heart doing cartwheels. And don’t even get me started on their romantic moments—his possessive kisses, that chewing gum-snatching scene (whew!), the way he silently guided her without ever dimming her light… Absolute perfection.
She, in turn, never played the privileged heiress card—except when it came to protecting his dignity. And when she did? Full throttle. No hesitation. No damsel in distress nonsense.
Also, the subtle humor sprinkled throughout? Chef’s kiss. Just enough to make you smile, without crossing into cringeworthy territory.
And Then… That Ending.
Sigh. The finale did me so dirty. I genuinely don’t know what possessed the writer to add that absolutely unnecessary sequence with their son selling the house because "it’s always vacant." EXCUSE ME?! After everything Xiang Yuan and Xu Yanshi went through, after both of them struggled with absent parents, the last thing I wanted was their kid feeling the same void.
Would it have killed them to include a scene where the two of them show up for their son’s school event, proving they’ve learned from their past? Instead, we get a gut-punch of an ending that completely contradicts their character growth.
Final thoughts? A beautifully engaging drama with all the right elements—romance, loyalty, sizzling chemistry—but that ending? A crime.
This drama is the epitome of a guilty pleasure—nothing groundbreaking, no mind-bending twists, just a straightforward love story set in a modern workplace. Yet somehow, despite its overload of clichés and a series of unbelievable misfortunes, it manages to keep you second-guessing.
At its core, the plot revolves around our leads missing each other time and time again due to fate’s cruel sense of humor. Every time they get close, life throws a wrench in their plans—refusals, regrets, rejections—rinse and repeat. You know what’s coming, but you can’t help but stay hooked.
The Leads & Their Unbreakable Bond
Our ML, a coding prodigy with a tragic backstory, is the walking definition of resilience. He’s been dealt the worst possible hand in life—a runaway father drowning in debt, a newborn brother to take care of, and the cherry on top: a false accusation of illegal hacking that shatters both his golden career and his shot at love. Vin Zhang absolutely nailed this role, but I have to admit—the kid playing his younger self? Stole the show.
Then we have our FL, a carefree, happy-go-lucky heiress who suddenly finds herself burdened with the impossible task of reviving a dying company. Her childhood version was beyond adorable, but I have one pressing question: How did she shrink? Girl was taller as a kid than as an adult—make it make sense!
Romantic Chemistry? Off the Charts.
From the very beginning, these two had an undeniable spark, coupled with a rare, unwavering loyalty. They weren’t just lovers—they were best friends, partners-in-crime, and each other’s biggest supporters. Their playful dynamic had my heart doing cartwheels. And don’t even get me started on their romantic moments—his possessive kisses, that chewing gum-snatching scene (whew!), the way he silently guided her without ever dimming her light… Absolute perfection.
She, in turn, never played the privileged heiress card—except when it came to protecting his dignity. And when she did? Full throttle. No hesitation. No damsel in distress nonsense.
Also, the subtle humor sprinkled throughout? Chef’s kiss. Just enough to make you smile, without crossing into cringeworthy territory.
And Then… That Ending.
Sigh. The finale did me so dirty. I genuinely don’t know what possessed the writer to add that absolutely unnecessary sequence with their son selling the house because "it’s always vacant." EXCUSE ME?! After everything Xiang Yuan and Xu Yanshi went through, after both of them struggled with absent parents, the last thing I wanted was their kid feeling the same void.
Would it have killed them to include a scene where the two of them show up for their son’s school event, proving they’ve learned from their past? Instead, we get a gut-punch of an ending that completely contradicts their character growth.
Final thoughts? A beautifully engaging drama with all the right elements—romance, loyalty, sizzling chemistry—but that ending? A crime.
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