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I still don't get it… Why rate it so early? It has just started.

Hmm..For real, it has dropped. 😞It was 8.7 the last time I checked.

I’m glad I’m not the only one because I was so confused by that whole scene . Something about the way it was executed felt so off… the drunken behavior feels exaggerated, the reactions around it don’t quite match the situation.

Lol oops… lost my focus on the puppy eyes part 😂😂😂
But seriously, that’s actually a good point. Thanks for bringing up that detail. They’re both very goal-oriented, so maybe the romance naturally feels more restrained at this stage. Let’s see whether those puppy eyes can actually deliver the chemistry I’m waiting for.. 👀😉

Sounds great!🤩

@tintin92 You know that mentioned ”it should go both ways” vibe..😅😅😅

Indeed she's stunning and her outfit too.😍

Lol Trying so hard here..😂😂😂

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I see that missing invisible pull between ml and fl, and that electric, hard-to-explain chemistry feels a little muted. I know it's probably because it's just the beginning; or because Jing Boran from TES really did set the bar differently. Let’s hope it grows as the story develops.

I was especially amazed by Luke’s realization that he had become the person he hated most, his father, when Flora was considering whether she should go with Alex. Afterward, he tried to change his attitude.

Actually, he didn’t want to go on a blind date. He only said that out of jealousy after her teammate called. At the end of the episode, he clearly stated that he didn't want the blind date.

Hmm,🤔 I’m not entirely sure whether Taotao actually uses him…not for money, career advancement, or status…aside from that one time with the document, which wasn’t intended to benefit her in the first place. She may treat him unfairly at times though…which could give that impression.

What’s the surprise? Is it related to the sequel? 🥰

Yeah, I was thinking about that too.. In the drama, they seemed to want to keep the more traditional dynamic where the man is the one doing most of the pursuing, so TaoTao was made much more shy and passive.

+1 Exactly. That’s what makes novel TaoTao so interesting to me. She’s not just shy and passive, she knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. She’s bold, playful, and much more proactive in her relationship with Luan Nian. The novel really gives us a very different Shang Zhitao.

🔝🙌🏻🔝

Yay! All the hard work is truly paying off ..It's definitely worth it🙌🏻

As someone who read the novel way before the drama came out, I was honestly so excited when I saw Jing Boran and Sun Qian in these roles. Their chemistry just felt right from the beginning, and the way they played their characters was so natural.
I even went back and reread the novel while imagining these two as the characters, and I have to say, the casting was seriously spot on. It’s like they were made for these roles. So many of their expressions, little interactions, and the way they portray the characters are exactly how I pictured them while reading.

As a reader, it’s honestly such a nice feeling when the actors actually match the image you had in your head. Luke and Flora really brought the characters to life for me, and I couldn’t have imagined a better casting. They fit the roles so well and their chemistry makes everything even more enjoyable to watch. ❤️🙌🏻🔝

Yup. She definitely holds all the emotional power in their relationship, even though she doesn't realise for a very long time.

Reflecting on Flora’s behaviour…probably because she's a young, self-doubting, anxious person experiencing severe imposter syndrome and emotional manipulation causing her to shut down around Luke emotionally.