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LESS ABOUT 'LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT' AND MORE ABOUT 'LOVE AT THE RIGHT TIME'
Nie Xiguang spends her university years pining for the aloof and cold but brilliant Zhuang Xu. The first arc of the show focuses on the bittersweet pain of unrequited love and the misunderstandings that lead to their eventual separation/ heartbreak. As she enters the workforce, she meets Lin Yusen, a former genius neurosurgeon who transitioned into the solar energy industry after a career- ending car accident. Their relationship starts in the office and develops with a level of maturity rarely seen in Idol dramas. They don't just 'fall' in love; they support each other's professional growth and help heal one another's past traumas.
Song Weilong's portrayal of Lin Yusen is a breath of fresh air. He is patient, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely supportive. He doesn't pay games, making him one of the ultimate 'green flag' characters of the 2025-2026 season. Moreover, Gu Man's writing (written for the dramas 'Love O2O' and 'You Are My Glory' ) shines here. The drama avoids toxic triangles and unnecessary angst. Instead, it focuses on the internal struggles of moving on from a first love and finding a love that is steady and earned. Zhao Jinmai and Song Weilong have a natural, understated chemistry. Their interactions, filled with subtle glances and playful banter, feel like a 'warm winter bonfire.'
Furthermore, this is a very slow-burning drama which I really liked a lot. If you prefer high-stakes conflict or fast-paced plot twists, the first few episodes, which focused on university life and the second male lead, might feel sluggish. Additionally, the second male lead, Zhuang Xu, is portrayed as a cautionary tale of how insecurity and poor timing can lead someone to miss out on their own happiness. During the first few episodes, I found him very frustrating rather than engaging, as he was indecisive and trapped by his own insecurity, which led him to miss out on Nie Xiguang.
In conclusion, I found this drama very cozy as it was less about a grand explosion of passion and more about the quiet beauty of two people choosing to be each other's 'sunlight'. And seriously, I think Lin Yusen is Li Yiyang( ML of amidst the snowstorm of love) 2.0 version, though he is not an introvert like him. Also, if you find the first 5 episodes slow, you can push through to episode 8, as that's where the chemistry between both leads kicks in, which becomes very addictive.
Song Weilong's portrayal of Lin Yusen is a breath of fresh air. He is patient, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely supportive. He doesn't pay games, making him one of the ultimate 'green flag' characters of the 2025-2026 season. Moreover, Gu Man's writing (written for the dramas 'Love O2O' and 'You Are My Glory' ) shines here. The drama avoids toxic triangles and unnecessary angst. Instead, it focuses on the internal struggles of moving on from a first love and finding a love that is steady and earned. Zhao Jinmai and Song Weilong have a natural, understated chemistry. Their interactions, filled with subtle glances and playful banter, feel like a 'warm winter bonfire.'
Furthermore, this is a very slow-burning drama which I really liked a lot. If you prefer high-stakes conflict or fast-paced plot twists, the first few episodes, which focused on university life and the second male lead, might feel sluggish. Additionally, the second male lead, Zhuang Xu, is portrayed as a cautionary tale of how insecurity and poor timing can lead someone to miss out on their own happiness. During the first few episodes, I found him very frustrating rather than engaging, as he was indecisive and trapped by his own insecurity, which led him to miss out on Nie Xiguang.
In conclusion, I found this drama very cozy as it was less about a grand explosion of passion and more about the quiet beauty of two people choosing to be each other's 'sunlight'. And seriously, I think Lin Yusen is Li Yiyang( ML of amidst the snowstorm of love) 2.0 version, though he is not an introvert like him. Also, if you find the first 5 episodes slow, you can push through to episode 8, as that's where the chemistry between both leads kicks in, which becomes very addictive.
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