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Great Drama with Strong and Smart Female Lead
I have watched this drama twice. First when it came out in 2022, and now few years later, in 2025 (when I couldn't find anything else I wanted to watch in Viki Rakuten app, so I decided to revisit old drama). I couldn't believe I would enjoy it as much (and maybe more) as the first time I watched it.
The story takes place in a small rural area in China. Everyone dressed up accordingly, minimum make up, no fuss hair style. It's rather refreshing!
Xing Fu is such a strong and smart character with a can do attitude, you will root for her. Her husband Qing Lai, is the opposite. Sure , he's a nice guy. But he has a weak character and I must say, not very smart. One of her co-workers even commented to Xing Fu that her husband doesn't deserve her. I totally agree. Even though I think Xing Fu deserve better, the way she chose her husband over her career is also one endearing quality which makes me respect Xing Fu more. It's not just for her husband - she also did it for her child, she didn't want her child to grow up without her. Her decision to move back to the village also didn't signal her as giving up her fighting spirit. She had bigger things planned.
I suspect the part where Xing Fu chose her family over her career is somewhat a propaganda to reduce the divorce rate in China! But oh well.
I have to be honest that the second time I watched this drama, it was from episode 18 onwards. That's when Luo Jin's character, Guan Tao, started to appear regularly - that's when Xing Fu and her husband moved to the city to find work.
I first watched this drama because I was a big fan of Luo Jin. When I found out he wasn't the main lead (he first show up briefly in episode 4), I was already fallen in love with Xing Fu's character, so I kept on going regardless.
Throughout the drama, I kept wondering whether there will be a love triangle between Xing Fu, Guan Tao and Qing Lai. It never happened. The closest thing was in episode 27, when Xing Fu handed in her resignation. Guan Tao was heart broken because he, Xing Fu and 2 other lawyers have been through thick and thin in building their company from the scratch, so losing her means a lot for him. Their relationship is still so beautiful to watch though. Wonderful acting by the casts!
The story takes place in a small rural area in China. Everyone dressed up accordingly, minimum make up, no fuss hair style. It's rather refreshing!
Xing Fu is such a strong and smart character with a can do attitude, you will root for her. Her husband Qing Lai, is the opposite. Sure , he's a nice guy. But he has a weak character and I must say, not very smart. One of her co-workers even commented to Xing Fu that her husband doesn't deserve her. I totally agree. Even though I think Xing Fu deserve better, the way she chose her husband over her career is also one endearing quality which makes me respect Xing Fu more. It's not just for her husband - she also did it for her child, she didn't want her child to grow up without her. Her decision to move back to the village also didn't signal her as giving up her fighting spirit. She had bigger things planned.
I suspect the part where Xing Fu chose her family over her career is somewhat a propaganda to reduce the divorce rate in China! But oh well.
I have to be honest that the second time I watched this drama, it was from episode 18 onwards. That's when Luo Jin's character, Guan Tao, started to appear regularly - that's when Xing Fu and her husband moved to the city to find work.
I first watched this drama because I was a big fan of Luo Jin. When I found out he wasn't the main lead (he first show up briefly in episode 4), I was already fallen in love with Xing Fu's character, so I kept on going regardless.
Throughout the drama, I kept wondering whether there will be a love triangle between Xing Fu, Guan Tao and Qing Lai. It never happened. The closest thing was in episode 27, when Xing Fu handed in her resignation. Guan Tao was heart broken because he, Xing Fu and 2 other lawyers have been through thick and thin in building their company from the scratch, so losing her means a lot for him. Their relationship is still so beautiful to watch though. Wonderful acting by the casts!
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