Even with lots of glitter, pearls, and crystals, this drama was a big letdown.??
Sometimes when the script lacks depth, outstanding performances by the cast can compensate.
But this one had none.😮💨 The storytelling is lame. The writer stuck to a painfully obvious plot with repetitive use of the same catalyst (ML's bestie/vamp) to trigger the same conflict again and again.🔄
The vamp likes the ML, but he loves the FL. She gets jealous and, with every rejected approach from the ML, she creates more trouble for the FL to defame her name and business. But every time, the ML lets her off with a half-hearted warning no one takes seriously. (Rinse and repeat.) Honestly, the entire show felt low on creativity and luster. 🫤
Plot holes – they didn’t even bother changing the characters’ outfits for scenes that were six months apart. For example, in both Milan trips, they're wearing the exact same clothes. Same thing happened when the FL was opening her store—she wore the same outfit across a five-day timeline. Lazy much? 😑
Characters
Sichen (the ML): Garrulous and mostly absent during serious moments. Most of his work is done by the SML. His blind forgiveness toward his vamp bestie is astonishing. My guy is 90% sweet talk and lousy possessiveness, and only 10% actual action. Pathetic.😒
The actor playing him doesn’t help either—barely any variation in expressions and frankly, his looks don’t impress me.🙄
Xixi (the FL): Her character is consistent—nothing particularly negative. She’s a career-oriented woman, but somehow never reads the documents before signing them, and gives in too easily to her beggar mom’s emotional manipulation. A good daughter? Maybe.😬
The actress has average baby-faced looks with a generous splash of overacting. Considering the talent in C-dramas, she feels like a Grade B or C actress in China. Not very promising.🥲
The rest of the cast? A pain in the ass. Not a single actor or character worth praising.🫢
FL’s bestie: What in the Mary’s world is wrong with her? First, the pathetic acting. Second, the lame ideas she gives the FL.
ML’s bestie and his girlfriend: A couple that deserves a “skipping ovation.” Just skip their scenes—they’re painfully boring, especially the ML's bestie.
FL’s mother: This woman is always seen with a begging bowl—whether it’s her daughter, son-in-law, or daughter’s friends. She has zero shame about asking, apparently because all her earnings are taken by her husband and MIL. Third-grade behavior.
Despite all this, the last two episodes were okay. I’m at least satisfied with the closure.😌
I think I skipped 60% of the show, so you can imagine the disappointment.💔
Do I recommend it? Well… no. There are far fewer takeaways compared to the time invested in this show. 👎
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