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Twin trouble, murder mayhem and a beautiful BGM
Okay, so we’re working with another “new identity + revenge” formula, but hear me out—it tried to dodge the usual cliché traps. No lookalike-sister, Instead, we get a face reconstruction twist in a twin setup, and honestly that was refreshing. Now, mix that with a fight for the heir’s throne and two tangled love triangles for a spicy hot pot.BUT, the plot moved like it had dial-up internet and misunderstandings took their leisure time to subside. Also, someone PLEASE explain to me the law and order system in these Chinese dramas. Like, how is the villain out here committing serial murders with his shiny mini katana and somehow still roaming free? Meanwhile, our leads have to conduct their own FBI-level investigation, find evidence, set up PowerPoint presentations, and probably submit a written application before saying, “Hey, he might be the killer.” like there is no police station or investigation agency in the town.
Sir, this isn’t petty theft—someone literally died, and still no cops, no court, no investigation? Wild.
Now let’s talk cast—
Dai Gao & Hong Xiao: my long-awaited power pairing since Revenge of Begonia, and they did not disappoint. Hong Xiao, the visual goddess that she is, served versatility with elegance. Enters as Seductress? Check. Then turns Pitiful blind woman? Check. Later into Conflicted heiress? Protective sister? Daring lover ready to kill? Check, check, check.
Dai Gao? A certified gentleman throughout. Usually, his roles come with some "bad boy turned soft" but here? Full-on green flag from start to finish.
Now, let me bless your ears with the true MVP of the series:
BGM – “Love Is Back”
Go to YouTube and thank me later. That song? Chef’s kiss.
Final Verdict:
Would I watch it again? Nah.
Would I recommend it? Yes ( cry out loud)
Did I enjoy it despite its chaos? Absolutely
Score: Solid 7 to 7.5/10
Not perfect, but definitely a guilty pleasure done right.
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BAILUO forever ❤️
Sometimes, simple and straightforward plots feel more refreshing and engaging than convoluted ones. Even without those wickedly obvious misunderstandings, kitchen politics, or prolonged conspiracies, the story delivered beyond my expectations.The setting revolves around an investment and banking firm—great! We have a modern office romance scenario, which is always a plus. One of the reasons I appreciate office settings in contemporary dramas is that they often incorporate informative elements into the script. This one, too, included bits of market and investment knowledge—though exaggerated for dramatic effect—but still present.
Moving forward, let’s discuss the characters:
1) Male Lead (ML):
Absolutely adorable. Nothing is more attractive than a man who navigates his partner’s life's turbulence with patience and understanding. He is warm, composed, and deeply respectful of her. His protectiveness and possessiveness are balanced perfectly—he ensures her freedom while standing by her side. Most importantly, he loves her more than she loves him, which makes him all the more endearing.
2) Female Lead (FL):
A true hustler. She remains emotionally aloof—almost immature—when it comes to love, prioritizing her career above all else. Personally, I find women who compromise their careers for the sake of flimsy family excuses to be absolute failures in our society. The ML is wealthy and willing to give her the world, yet she insists on earning her own success. That sense of achievement is something respected by truly good men (not referring to pimps, who would rather have a woman quit her job and become their full-time maid).
On top of that, she is beautiful, witty, a problem solver, a loyal friend, and so much more. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she is one of the most inspiring female leads in modern dramas. The best part? She’s intelligent. She doesn’t wait for the ML to explain everything to her—instead, she takes matters into her own hands, using a recorder to figure things out. In the end, she even helps him avoid a crisis.
Another charming aspect of this couple is their approach to marriage. They took a two-year gap before dating and getting married. Unlike certain dramas where the FL is so career-obsessed that she delays marriage for seven years, this story kept it realistic. I don’t endorse excessively long live-in relationships—such delays defeat the purpose of marriage and send misleading messages to society. If you can’t strike a balance between personal and professional life within three years, perhaps you’re not meant for the best of both worlds anyway.
3) The Villain(s):
There are multiple antagonists—one is a full-fledged villain, while the other is an anti-hero (half-villain) and the Second Male Lead (SML), who, unsurprisingly, is in love with the FL.
4) FL’s Best Friend:
Initially, I liked this character—she was adorable and sweet. However, her sweetness quickly turned into an unbearable nuisance. The way she desperately chased after Riley’s character was painful to watch—zero self-respect, zero self-worth… just downright pathetic.
At one point, it felt like she was desperate for his (you know what). And those exaggerated cutesy expressions she made? Oh, God. Utterly cringeworthy—uglier than a buffalo’s buttocks.
Honestly, I wanted the writer to kill her off or at least put her in a coma. She was that exasperating.
5) Side Characters:
Well-written and well-executed. From their office colleagues to FL’s mother and ML’s secretary, each side character added depth to the plot.
Cast:
Luo Yunxi was phenomenal as the ML. When has he ever disappointed? His looks, acting, and overall presence are on another level. He remains one of my favorites for a reason.
Bai Lu, my doll, was as charming as ever. Her styling elevated her beauty even more. She shares great dynamics with all her co-stars, and her acting, spontaneity, and screen presence are magnetic.
Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu are often called a screen couple for their incredible on-screen chemistry.
Gao Hanyu is a prominent name in Chinese short dramas. I’ve seen him portray the rugged businessman in multiple series, and his performance here was equally commendable.
Music:
Absolutely lovely—calming, romantic, and heartwarming. ❤️❤️❤️
Overall Verdict:
This drama was totally worth it.
P.S.: In my opinion, the story effectively ends at Episode 30.
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No sympathy for the FL here.. the drama is a lesson
My personal thoughts about such cases :If doubt takes root in a rational mind, no mere message can dispel it—humans require substantial evidence to either believe or disbelieve. The FL, however, defies this basic logic. She encountered glaring anomalies—lies about a younger sister, controlling behavior, fabricated stories about childhood acquaintances, falsehoods regarding his ex-wife’s brother, and even the bizarre broken vase incident, which should have set off multiple alarms in any rational person’s mind. Yet, despite this overwhelming pattern of deception, she allowed herself to be manipulated by a single message.
It may sound harsh, but women like her invite their own suffering. The world operates on the principle of survival—either you possess the intelligence to remain rational despite emotional interference, or you resign yourself to weakness and its inevitable consequences. There is no middle ground.
The pinnacle of her foolishness was when the ex-wife’s brother lay dying, struggling to expose the truth. Even as he desperately tried to hand her a flash drive—the very evidence she needed—she remained fixated on dubious messages, which could have been sent by anyone with access to the phone. Her wilful ignorance in that moment was nothing short of infuriating.
Such women do not merely ruin their own lives; their irrationality endangers entire families. Their lack of discernment breeds crises, their blindness to deception makes them liabilities, and their refusal to confront reality ensures tragedy.
I wish writer wrote the worst ending for this to make woman understand what they are getting themselves into by blindly trusting.
Cast is good ...leads did a great job. .
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Son's fiance to father's concubine #5
So, I started watching this drama, and for the first few episodes, it had potential—contract marriage, slow-burn romance, soft ML chasing FL. I was intrigued. But then, out of nowhere, the script took a nosedive off a cliff, and instead of soaring, it belly-flopped straight into chaos.The Good:
1. The Cast: FL was okay—not drop-dead gorgeous, but acted decently. ML (Cavan) actually looked like a marshal and acted fine too. But seriously, dude, fire your script selector. You deserve better.
2. That’s it. That’s the list.
The Bad:
1. Up to episode 5-6, things were fine, but then the writer’s creativity had an asthma attack and tragically passed away. RIP.
2. Concubine #5: Look, I felt bad for her in the beginning. But then she turned into some sort of discount villain mastermind. In under 24 hours, she took over the entire family, and within a month, she had drugged the daughter-in-law, poisoned the son, killed another concubine, and paralyzed the grand marshal. And yet… no one reported her? Not even the army? A woman who showed up last month is now commanding troops while the actual general is missing? The army just went, “Oh well, she seems trustworthy.” Really? The military worldwide is collectively rolling in their graves.
3. Background music sucks ..may be one of worst I ever come across
Now the biggest question?? If you should watch it or not ...
I am leaving it to your own judgement as for me i regret wasting my time on this I even dropped it before third last episode ( predictable much)
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Philia of years addressed at last
The story is simple ... No rocket science here ... Starts with betrayal by FL's lover because of some blah blah blah ...now She wants to recruit a bf to escape the embarassment and the blah..... Here ML gets his chance to blah blah and becomes the contract bf ... After a lot of blahs they end up together ... The end (,BLAH!!,)BYE 👋
(PS: Were you expecting me to write a book on this ? )
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FIVE DAUGHTERS AND ONE DREAM ❤️
This drama isn’t about groundbreaking twists or mind-blowing suspense—it’s simply a warm, relatable slice-of-life story about a mother and her five daughters adjusting to urban life. The daily struggles, the bonding, and the resilience of an ‘all-daughters’ family take center stage, making it a nostalgic watch for anyone who understands the mother-daughter dynamic.The plot follows a countryside mother and her daughters as they navigate city life, tackle challenges together, and eventually find success with their tea house business. Over time, romance blossoms, and each daughter finds her own version of ‘Mr. Perfect.’ The show delivers lighthearted moments, beautiful chemistry between the couples, and a feel-good vibe that keeps you hooked. It may not make it to my all-time favorites list, but it’s definitely a drama worth experiencing at least once!
What I Loved:
The chemistry between the couples was fantastic! My personal favorites? The third and fifth couples. Their interactions were so fun and heartwarming.
The cast did a great job, especially Ni Hong Jie as the mother—she stole the show! Also, I was definitely here for Wang Xing Yue (third son-in-law).
The OST and background score were decent, setting the right mood.
What Could’ve Been Better:
1. The actresses playing Fifth Lady & Chulan could use some acting lessons—some scenes had too much overacting and cringe moments.
2. The third couple had so much potential! Their romance wrapped up way too soon—they could’ve been the show’s highlight.
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Lived better than my expectations
Story revolves around a fallen god 'sinner' who possesses an innocent mortal's body and a goddess who comes to mortal world seeking holy fruit ( misplaced from heaven) as innocent mortal's bride. (Not SPOILING MUCH FOR YOU)during the span both mortal and the fallen god in his body fall for goddess and bittersweet romance begins.
The take aways from this drama:
1) loved watching contrasting behaviour of the ML as the sinner and the mortal... HONESTLY THIS IS SUCH A GOOD RPG IDEA FOR PLAYING IT WITH YOUR PARTNER 🤭🤭)
2) beautiful and talented cast ..FL is one my fav i love watching her in pre independence era shows.. she is awesome.
3)The couple has a good chemistry.... Loved watching ML being serious while protecting her and flirting dirty and stealing kisses when they are alone.
4) perfect balance of genres
5) good and consistent pace of plot
6) unpredictable twists
7) even vamp's character found a purpose in the end.
Dumps of the drama.
1) ending is rushed the last three episodes are shot in a way that kind of disappointed me. Plus the closure to the story is not properly given.
2) even though it is not the problem with drama itself but the subtitles suck . I watch a lot of chinese drama so i can figure out what is going on but as for beginners this is going to create problems.
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Revolving around passionate kisses and poison dart
The drama was quite similar to the drama 'Perilous Love', especially with the FL stabbing the ML for revenge over someone else’s crime. (Girl, research much?)Why this drama stood out:
1. The story maintained momentum, with events unfolding consistently. There wasn’t a single dull moment, keeping me hooked till the end.
2. The FL was fantastic, as always, but the ML stole the show. His performance was captivating, and it’s heartbreaking that he hasn’t gained the stardom he deserves. Here’s hoping he lands more prominent roles soon.
3. The storytelling was well-crafted, blending flashbacks, present events, and past revelations seamlessly. The buildup to the climax was engaging and kept me invested.
4. Unlike many dramas where romance fades as conspiracies unfold, this show maintained the leads’ chemistry and playful interactions until the end.
5. The FL’s not being a pushover was a highlight. Her final act of taking down the villain with a bow and arrow was refreshing, avoiding the usual trope of the ML saving a helpless FL.(Thank God the poor ML can survive this time)
The only thing that felt unnecessary was her decision to leave the ML and retreat to the bamboo house for three months. It was hard to understand the purpose of this move.( Like why?)
With its strong performances, engaging plot, and refreshing dynamics, this drama was a delightful watch.
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Simple and cute but not my taste
The drama was sweet, simple, and cute, but it wasn’t my type of plot. I ended up watching it only because I was stuck in a no-internet zone and it was pre-downloaded; otherwise, I would have dropped it around episode 5 or 6. The leads were talented and had amazing chemistry. The FL, in particular, was outstanding—she has a charm that makes her co-actors fall for her in every role. The story began with spark and passion, but it gradually turned flat and felt more pre-teen oriented. The villain had on-and-off appearances, but his main arc was too short to make an impact. While my friends might find this drama awesome, it didn’t appeal to me much. It’s a personal preference, but I wanted more depth and consistency.Was this review helpful to you?
A massive fail on comedy
This drama was a miss for me. Right from the beginning it seemed like storywriter is making a desperate attempt to force comedy into this plot .. you know the type of comedy which is annoying instead of being hilarious.Plot revolves around a girl who reborn to take revenge on her husband who killed her in her previous life and at the same time a gamer from real world enters this fiction world and takes possession of this 'husband's' body (I mean talk about the limit of absurdity). Followed by a bunch of nonsensical events taking place like dealing with the crafty side chic .. lotus tattoo crisis. I can't tell if it was meant to be a comedy show or a parody of this genre altogether but personally i think the concoction was a massive fail. I am sure even kindergarten kids have better standards for what you call comedy.
I think It would have been better without the lame punches.
Actors were trying to compensate things with their acting skills but let's be honest when the script sucks even tom cruise can't save it.
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Shan Hun Dang Tian, Zhi Wu Ren Lao Gong Zhan Qi Lai Le
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Enjoyable mini series
I love watching random long format drama videos where they compile all the episode in one long video .. this drama was one of them .. at that time I didn't know it's exact name as youtube channels sometimes act so shameless as to not even mention the name of credits in caption ..anyways so the story is about a girl who is living with her foster family .. in the beginning the real daughter of this family gets a proposal to be married into a rich family .. to their son who is in comatose stage.. of course she denied but the betrothal gifts and bride price was too much to say NO ... So the greedy family comes you with the classic foster family idea of sending their non biological daughter on her place .. as this non biological daughter i.e. FL enter the ML's residence as bride she figures out the ML is the one who saved her life years back ... So to return what she owe him ...she decides to cure him .. soon discovers a lot more than expected ..I discovered cavan in this drama itself and there were a few shirtless scene ..and oh god I can't forget his ABS since then
The plot is smooth romantic and filled with slice of life .. FL is very cute and her acting is also impressive ...
Overall it was a good drama
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Good start bad end
The story had a strong central theme but failed miserably in execution. The writing felt amateurish, with a sluggish start and repetitive, unreasonable twists as the plot progressed. The protagonists were utterly useless against the villainous fox spirit, and the overuse of "love conquers all" was unconvincing. Ultimately, the FL had to abandon her magic to win, rendering the love angle pointless. The FL’s acting lacked depth, and the ML, while decent in acting, lacked the charm of a lead. Overall, it’s skippable (75%).Was this review helpful to you?
Chaotic? Oh, absolutely ???
I can’t understand how people rate this a perfect 10. The writing is sloppy, and the thrill feels forced—classic signs of limited creativity.1. The ML: Horrible. He finds a resurrection orb and uses it without a second thought—thank God it had limited uses or he’d be reviving everyone. He ignores a dying witness to chase his ex… and fails at that too. Annoying? 100%.
2. The Legal Plot: A mess. The villain’s either too smart, or the police are brain-dead. Seriously, how did no one see the fishy prosecutor? Don’t even get me started on the mother-daughter duo who kept causing national chaos.
3. Too Many Characters: They tried to add depth but only ended up creating plot holes. It was too much for such a light story.
4. Forced Thrill: No clever conspiracy here—just leads being too dumb to figure out the obvious.
On the bright side, the lead chemistry was fire and, finally, we got an explanation on the ML’s resurrection (most shows skip this). The story got better with the second villain, but much was left unexplained.
Background songs were good though !!!
Watch till episode 4 to see if you can handle it—personally, I skimmed the episode guide to skip the fluff.
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Twin sister swipe plot
One sister ran away and the other sister was forced to get married and live her life ...okay fine ..but how come you expect the orginal bride to come back after months and take her place as a wife ... Insane as it sounds but the writer actually wrote this down. Boy !! This is not right even from a fictional perspective.Anyway! So FL was a fighter ( general) , has good knowledge of medicine , she is witty and there is practically nothing she can't do. But I don't know why this happens as soon as FLs fall for ML they become stupid and so reliable on the ML.
The conspiracies in the story were very Flat they didn't add any excitement to the plot.
Lastly the core problem " omens of the twins" which apparently started as former king's twin brother wanted to kill him, resolved with the crown Princess given birth to twin babies and crown prince can't kill his own child.... THANKYOU FOR THE MERCY
Seriously I would have prefered a different ending.
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I'm under Dai Gao Zheng's spell..
Stories, no matter how good they are written can't reach the viewers, if are not acted out properly. There are times when stories go weak but the performance by the actors make them worth a watch ..and one such actor is Dai Gao Zheng .. honestly he is the one that made me watch these short format dramas.. my boy is so talented , so handsome ..I literally can't take my eyes away. I have watched like 7-8 dramas with him as lead role ..and I can't tell which one was the best .. each one of them is as excellent as the other. ON TOP HIS KISSING SCENES, MY GOD !! HE IS THE KING OF ON-SCREEN KISSING/ STEAMY SCENES.But this was the first time in this drama that I watched him crying ... ( The scene when feifei memory doesn't come back even after pulling out sorrow forget needles) Damn his crying was so intense ..it felt like my heart was broken into a 1000 pieces. It was so good I was experiencing a connection to his character on all dimensions.
Second we talk about the FL ..the actress playing the role is quite talented I have seen her thousands years of love and she was funtastic..though here her role was not as strong as in 1000 years where she played demon princess , but nonetheless this one wasn't bad either. I wish her character were more into action and less trouble.
The plot was a little slow , flat and confusing at points ..flashbacks took most of the screen time and villains were not given a proper closure ( my personal opinion) . A few things were made unnecessarily troublesome, like at various points in the plot ML is leaving behind FL to protect her though she was best protected when she stays with ML otherwise pretty much everyone is her enemy on different levels (you will understand when you will watch it ) . I frankly don't like this sort of writing when you don't have creativity to put proper conspiracy so you write scenes full of idiocy ..MY CONDOLENCES TO THE WRITER, PLEASE HAND IN YOUR RESIGNATION, THIS JOB IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOU.
Music was veg impressive either
Definitely Worth a watch
Rewatch ??? NOPE
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