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ML’s reaction in Ep. 13 was worth multiple watches. Such a combination of sheer delight in her presence + rue + regret + honest self-critique!

Yes, and yet he’ll show up whether or not he’s invited …

Wow, these people just can’t have an ordinary, festive party, can they? :)

Omigosh, I had the same reaction!

Finished. I haven’t binged anything like this in ages. So good.

But seriously, the storytelling is pretty strong in this drama. There are all these complexly interwoven plots, and most of them are both interesting in their own night and helping the central narrative along. It's not just relying on the ''will they or won't they" aspect of the romance, but at the same time the romance remains a vital part of the plot. They're carrying off the balance very well. And the birthday party episodes really brought that out.

Whew. That was a HECK of a birthday party …

Maybe this is as much about class as gender? The women he’s known thus far are spoiled pets by and large. Some, like his sisters, are basically kind, but his father’s harem and his own fiancée might inspire cynicism in anyone. Just a thought.

Wallace is doing such a good job here—this is the best acting I’ve seen from him. But I also have to give a shout out to Wang Yang. That man has such a dangerous smile. I just saw a scene in which he came across some workers gossiping and smiled and even in such a casual situation I felt scared for them :). Not to even mention the more loaded situations.

Thanks! I should have thought to have looked for that!

Thank you a thousand times!

Ack! I’ve been trying to find it as well. No luck so far, which is making me sad because it’s so good.

Trying to pin down the historical moment here, and I’m thinking the mention of Zhabei in Ep. 10 is referencing the Shanghai Massacre of 1927. Anyone have a sense of whether that’s right?

I think he’s doing such a good job—acting like a real kid, not too hyper cute and precocious! But alas, I don’t know his name either.

Thank you! I’m just barely hanging on at 19, despite my wild enthusiasm for Zhu YaWen. So your post is encouraging.

I don’t know if I can handle Wallace Chung AND Wang Yang in the same show. But this looks super promising even aside from the cast. On to the PTW list it goes…

The raws are on Duboku. I watched the first three episodes and although it’s cheesy and low budget I’m finding it kind of different and cute and fun so far. It reminds me of Serendipity—just don’t think too hard and enjoy the ride :).

You’re not wrong! But they’re kind of adorable together. I might take a look just in case—thanks for the link!

Wow. That was amazing. So glad I watched it. Definitely going on my absolute favorites list.

He’s absolutely mesmerizing. Something about the comedic ability combined with a sense of lethality …I love him in everything I’ve seen him in.