RubyBloom

Super common trope.

Misogynistic, narrow minded, dogmatic old men running their so-called righteous sects who love to pat themselves on the back after committing heinous biased acts of cruelty that go against the laws of heaven.

I always want to throttle them through the screen when I watch these types of xianxia 😅

At least the ones in TEF (so far) haven’t been as eager to extremely torture or heap abusive punishments on the female characters, especially FL.

Some of the older xianxias made me see red with that nonsense.

I too have somehow become a perverse
gutter-minded MC from early 2000s ecchi anime 😅

I’ve been running thru this series of expressions while watching:
🫨🥵😳🫣😳🥵🤤🫣

I feel my legit having a real nosebleed (or several) is becoming more n more of a certainty with each passing episode.

We’re getting
Ghost Pepper
Spice Levels here
🌶️🔥🧨

(That is absolutely NOT a complaint, btw 😂)

You might want to check out r/CDrama,

https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/

r/cdramasfans,

https://www.reddit.com/r/cdramasfans/

and

r/CDramaRecs

https://www.reddit.com/r/CDramaRecs/

on Reddit.

They’re all usually very welcoming, informative, easygoing communities.

For more drama updates/news,
check out
Marcus Here on YT.

His channel is solely news/info/some gossip.

He doesn’t do reviews or offer his opinions on dramas or actors really.
Super refreshing.

https://youtube.com/@marcushere?si=VUMQzCt2wi6k7N6X

They could deal with crazy high ep count by breaking it into 2 parts/seasons.

Sadly, I think Yu Menglong playing a prominent role as part of the main cast is a much bigger obstacle in the way of us ever seeing its release 😔

Hey tysm for calling this out and doing something about it.

He stole one of my comments from Reddit.

I was shocked and initially kind of amused…but I also found it disingenuous and rude.

I reported as offensive also.

Didn’t really expect anything to happen.

He erased his comment he stole from me because I replied and called him out with a link to my older original comment.

Still, I’m glad to see he may be banned.

Stealing comments to pass of as your own is such unnecessary, bizarre behavior.

I never subbed to Youku before but I didn’t want to wait or gamble on Netflix maybe picking it up so I gave in and got a month’s subscription just to watch TEF.

Still, I’d be happy if it does well enough to come to Netflix.

I’m loving the old school xianxia vibes!

I also think JJY is doing a great job as FL.

Editing has been kinda wonky in a few spots but like you said, really not that terrible.

Mostly it’s been very enjoyable so far.

I do too!

Who wouldn’t?
🥰

I just finished a rewatch of LBFAD a few days ago.

Immediately had the same thoughts about TEF after a few episodes.

I’m enjoying it, but then again, I’m always a sucker for this type of xianxia.

He looked so cute wearing his apron trying to give her food he made.

He’s made every effort to become a better man on her behalf.

One of the most swoon-worthy MLs ever.

😌💓

It’s pathetic and annoying. She needs to take (multiple hints).
He never showed the slightest romantic interest in her.

In the elevator? I was cackling too 😆

That’s so funny, I can’t believe I’m watching and enjoying a modern drama with LHF…I almost exclusively watch costume & fantasy/wuxia. 😂

Rosy Clouds is generally a super silly and light romcom. I read subtitles so the dubbing hasn’t bothered me much. I don’t really like the VA for Li Yitong here, but it’s become tolerable after a few episodes.

I’m mainly enjoying the eye candy of Deng Wei, Joseph Zeng, Tian JiaRui, Riley Wang, and Cheng Hong Xin.

lol

There are lots of funny moments and cute ones too.

It’s not too heavy or serious.

Dai Lu WA’s character is really funny.

It’s not the best drama but it’s def not the worst either.

I’ve been putting ep 30 and following eps because they’re so heavy.

I’ve loved the show up til now but I’m dreading it rn.

LHF and Rosy Clouds have been my stress relievers.

I’m rewatching now…omg I forgot how much I LOATHE him🤬😤

I watched when it first came out. Had been watching Cdramas since 2018-2019.

Her voice really grated on me at first but I’m a sucker for fantasy so I continued.

Eventually I accepted it as part of her character and noticed it lessened in intense childishness as the drama progressed.

I ended up loving this drama. It’s in my all time favorites.

Rewatching it now and I’m not bothered a bit by her voice.

Funny how things can change. Letting go of ingrained prejudices can be hard and some people
Might not be able to…but imo doing so can lead to some wonderful experiences.

So ridiculously sweet🥰

lol yeah I already couldn’t stand her.

I think as a mom with a son I’m extra repulsed by her behavior.

It reminds me of those creepy self proclaimed “boy moms”.

🤮

For sure the dinner scene was also my last straw.

I legit didn’t think I could loathe her more…how wrong I was😅

I’m in solidarity with u for skipping that nonsense from here on out.

Right?

Omg, hadn’t gotten to the bday dinner scene yet.

The mom is UNBEARABLE.

Rude af about DY’s employment position and place of origin.

Where TH does she get off being so high n mighty? Not like their family is rich, especially dignified, or her son has some stellar high paying professional career.

Now shes’s shouting across the table being loud and dramatic?

No wonder DY bolted.

Frankly I’m shocked she went to Jun’s house for his bday at all.

Ugh. I don’t have a single nice thing to say about this crazy woman.

The dad doesn’t have much of a spine, but at least he seems like a more reasonable and easygoing person who only spies on his son to go along with his controlling wife.

I wish the writers wouldn’t make DY end up with Ju n…but we know that’s the plan. 😮‍💨

Younger men with not much media literacy or understanding of how to form healthy relationships with women watch this kind of nonsense and take it to heart believing if they stalk, pressure, and coerce a girl she will eventually cave and they’ll have a happily ever after.

I was glad when DY told Jun off and laid out his unappealing issues. But now it’s like that scene didn’t happen.

Maybe I should skip the scenes with Jun/his mom to preserve my sanity🥲

They both ick me out SO badly.

Like, Jun isn’t bad looking and has some decent qualities…but he ruins all of them with his creepy stalking, pushover mama’s boy shtick, not having a sense of what’s appropriate in public (shouting, touching over n over after being told no, and embarrassing DY with his extreme fan behavior), and ignoring his job to go talk to his mom.

Come on dude. No woman in her right mind is going to find that stuff attractive or acceptable.

Don’t get me started on his mom.

I have a 19yr old son and it makes me feel sick to imagine treating him like that, invading his privacy, and trying to control his every step in life. GAG. I could NEVER.