I don’t understand how he bought her lie in the first place. I think this is all self deception 😅😭
It’s the first time he wanted to trust someone once outside the abyss. He doesn’t know how to handle the feeling, whether to believe in it or not, even though logic is probably screaming at him not to.
Are you thinking right? she can't just disclose that she is Ming Xian. May be she couldn't trust him fully. The…
Even after her betrayal, he didn’t abandon her. How she could believe that, after everything he’s done for her, he wouldn’t do whatever he could to save her, if only she told him the truth is beyond me.
I also read the comment before watching the episode, I shouldn’t have done that. The only thing I could think while he was carving the name on the stone was: 'write Minghao, write Minghao' 🤣😭.
Hmh was fantastic in this episode. Every look he gave her was different from how he looked the others. The pain of betrayal was written all over his face.
And when THAT happened, the agony in his eyes was absolutely heartbreaking😭.
Rewatching some eps while waiting for the new ones. And how cute is little JBZ? He really does resemble HMH, they even added the beauty mark near his eye! So cute!
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In LITC, at the beginning of the first episode, JBZ wins the tournament, and blessed rain saves all the people of his kingdom. This feel like an ester egg. 😭
Since FOF, I'm all in on HMH's microexpressions, so now, when he's on screen, I don’t know whether to watch his face or read the sub. I'm missing so much content here! 🤣🤣
I think it was more of a collaborative credit then GJM writing everything. So the source of the “everyone says…
I posted my information based on whats most coherent and plausible, given the facts currently available, mainly that GJM is both one of the directors and one of the original writers. (on some sites, he’s also credited as an executive producer.)
As ow, he created the story, world, characters, and overall concept. As director, he shape what appears on screen. That means he can help decide how scenes are filmed, guide camera work, actor performances, tone, and pacing, suggest changes to the script during filming, influence which characters get more focus, and contribute to the emotional and visual storytelling. Combined it means that GJM can create the story, direct how it’s told , influence who gets the spotlight and potentially request changes even to parts written by others.
While his control may be limited (as one of the directors), someone who wears multiple major hats like original writer/ director/(possibly) executive producer, is typically one of the dominant creative forces in a production.
Gjm’s status in the industry also matters. Due to his reputation, it’s very likely that his creative input carries more weight than most other writers or directors involved. So, it’s both logical and fair to believe that Gjm has more power than most others involved in the project, and that his influence likely shaped key creative decisions
Since he’s also credited (on some site) as an executive producer, I’ll add that this role often involves overseeing higher-level creative and business decisions, such as final cut approval, casting choices, or marketing direction. And this role, combined with that of writer and director, often means real control.
In comparison a regular director (who is not an ow or pd) typically has less say over the script or story concept. A screenwriter (who is not ow) may help adapt or edit the script, but usually doesn’t have the final say on what gets filmed. While a screenwriter who is also the ow plays a foundational role in shaping the core story, but but they usually do not control how that story is brought to life on screen. Once the script is handed off to the production team, their influence often ends unless they hold additional roles (like director or pd).
In contrast, someone like Guo Jingming, who both originated the story and direct its visual execution, has a much broader and more powerful scope of influence. He doesn’t just write the story, he guides how it’s told and how it’s seen.
These are the facts I found, the ones I shared, and the ones I leave open for others to judge, interpret, or add nuance to, without inserting too much of my own, aside from pointing out what seems logically and plausibly supported in my first comment. Everyone is free to believe them or not.
I think it was more of a collaborative credit then GJM writing everything. So the source of the “everyone says…
It's hard to believe that the original vision of a visual adaptation relies only on plot and scene placement, without considering screen time. After all, how long a scene or character appears on screen significantly affects how the story is received by the audience. But, I’m not so presumptuous as to claim I understand what’s in the mind of a director, which is (even if partially) responsible for how the story is visually presented, and that is also (and not only) one of the original writer, who shapes the story.
Also, as part of the creative process, I can’t evaluate the credibility of one creator’s intentions without also considering other equally important and undeniable factors, such as financial interests, personal preferences, and marketing strategies, all of which can contribuite to shape what ultimately appears on screen.
Said that, I don’t like to be targeted. You replied to me 30 minutes after my comment and started a meticulous technical fight over details and interpretation, while ignoring two other comments that were clearly wrong and were there for almost a day.
It felt like you were waiting to challenge anyone who replied to that post, and you started off defensive without even realizing that I didn’t say anything about screen time beyond mentioning that it’s part of the role of a director/original writer.
3 came at me, and I responded to all. Interpretations are up to each person.
I think it was more of a collaborative credit then GJM writing everything. So the source of the “everyone says…
Licensing, censorship, and post-production decisions can change the final product, but only to a certain degree. Censorship can override only specific content, not the overall vision. Licensing and platform requirements can influence but it’s more about format and pacing, not rewriting the whole show. And in post-production the director usually still guides this stage.
So even if external forces can override or change parts of the final product, usually is within boundaries. The drama will still reflect the director/writer's original vision.
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And when THAT happened, the agony in his eyes was absolutely heartbreaking😭.
This is my first time watching a drama as it airs, and it’s so sloooow.
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And you are welcome Ladycrow! 🧡
As ow, he created the story, world, characters, and overall concept.
As director, he shape what appears on screen. That means he can help decide how scenes are filmed, guide camera work, actor performances, tone, and pacing, suggest changes to the script during filming, influence which characters get more focus, and contribute to the emotional and visual storytelling.
Combined it means that GJM can create the story, direct how it’s told , influence who gets the spotlight and potentially request changes even to parts written by others.
While his control may be limited (as one of the directors), someone who wears multiple major hats like original writer/ director/(possibly) executive producer, is typically one of the dominant creative forces in a production.
Gjm’s status in the industry also matters. Due to his reputation, it’s very likely that his creative input carries more weight than most other writers or directors involved.
So, it’s both logical and fair to believe that Gjm has more power than most others involved in the project, and that his influence likely shaped key creative decisions
Since he’s also credited (on some site) as an executive producer, I’ll add that this role often involves overseeing higher-level creative and business decisions, such as final cut approval, casting choices, or marketing direction. And this role, combined with that of writer and director, often means real control.
In comparison a regular director (who is not an ow or pd) typically has less say over the script or story concept. A screenwriter (who is not ow) may help adapt or edit the script, but usually doesn’t have the final say on what gets filmed. While a screenwriter who is also the ow plays a foundational role in shaping the core story, but but they usually do not control how that story is brought to life on screen. Once the script is handed off to the production team, their influence often ends unless they hold additional roles (like director or pd).
In contrast, someone like Guo Jingming, who both originated the story and direct its visual execution, has a much broader and more powerful scope of influence. He doesn’t just write the story, he guides how it’s told and how it’s seen.
These are the facts I found, the ones I shared, and the ones I leave open for others to judge, interpret, or add nuance to, without inserting too much of my own, aside from pointing out what seems logically and plausibly supported in my first comment. Everyone is free to believe them or not.
I consider myself done here.
But, I’m not so presumptuous as to claim I understand what’s in the mind of a director, which is (even if partially) responsible for how the story is visually presented, and that is also (and not only) one of the original writer, who shapes the story.
Also, as part of the creative process, I can’t evaluate the credibility of one creator’s intentions without also considering other equally important and undeniable factors, such as financial interests, personal preferences, and marketing strategies, all of which can contribuite to shape what ultimately appears on screen.
Said that, I don’t like to be targeted. You replied to me 30 minutes after my comment and started a meticulous technical fight over details and interpretation, while ignoring two other comments that were clearly wrong and were there for almost a day.
It felt like you were waiting to challenge anyone who replied to that post, and you started off defensive without even realizing that I didn’t say anything about screen time beyond mentioning that it’s part of the role of a director/original writer.
3 came at me, and I responded to all. Interpretations are up to each person.
I'm done here.
I gave you advice in my previous comment, the one you didn’t want to read.
I can’t do more for you, nor do I honestly care to or want to.
You’re creating your own story here.
Censorship can override only specific content, not the overall vision.
Licensing and platform requirements can influence but it’s more about format and pacing, not rewriting the whole show.
And in post-production the director usually still guides this stage.
So even if external forces can override or change parts of the final product, usually is within boundaries.
The drama will still reflect the director/writer's original vision.