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Warm Lessons with Flawed People. A Drama Where the Students Shine
I watched this mostly in passing while my mom was watching it, but I ended up loving Toutou. Honestly, I think it’s hard to find someone who’s seen the show and actually dislikes her.
That said, I couldn’t warm up to Hu Tian at all. So obv i didnt enjoy the pairing as well.
While I genuinely admired Professor Ren’s teaching style and many of his beliefs—so much so that I felt inspired by his principles, his perspective on life, and even his medical knowledge—I still didn’t like his character much. He constantly lacked the basic consideration to look after his own family before the world.
It felt like he often took his family—his wife, his son, and even his in-laws—for granted. Having ambition and showing compassion is one thing, but the imbalance bothered me. He showed extended, almost unconditional kindness to some people, while being harsh or indifferent to others. And when that same indifference extended to his wife and family situation, it came off as hypocritical—a frustrating double standard.
I loved the aunt and found her very understandable as a character. The students, overall, were extremely fun and enjoyable to watch. The best part of the show, though, is its concept—Traditional Chinese Medicine—and the way it’s taught. You get to learn alongside the students, almost for free, which makes it unexpectedly engaging (at least a few useful tips, hehe).
That said, I don’t think I’ll be rewatching it anytime soon—unless I want someone to enjoy and understand the charm of Chinese culture and knowledge through a drama.
That said, I couldn’t warm up to Hu Tian at all. So obv i didnt enjoy the pairing as well.
While I genuinely admired Professor Ren’s teaching style and many of his beliefs—so much so that I felt inspired by his principles, his perspective on life, and even his medical knowledge—I still didn’t like his character much. He constantly lacked the basic consideration to look after his own family before the world.
It felt like he often took his family—his wife, his son, and even his in-laws—for granted. Having ambition and showing compassion is one thing, but the imbalance bothered me. He showed extended, almost unconditional kindness to some people, while being harsh or indifferent to others. And when that same indifference extended to his wife and family situation, it came off as hypocritical—a frustrating double standard.
I loved the aunt and found her very understandable as a character. The students, overall, were extremely fun and enjoyable to watch. The best part of the show, though, is its concept—Traditional Chinese Medicine—and the way it’s taught. You get to learn alongside the students, almost for free, which makes it unexpectedly engaging (at least a few useful tips, hehe).
That said, I don’t think I’ll be rewatching it anytime soon—unless I want someone to enjoy and understand the charm of Chinese culture and knowledge through a drama.
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