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Still waiting for the last 4 to drop in the US 😖 why dont they release all VIP eps at the same time in all time zones? (not expecting an answer…venting!)

oh my goodness…Hu Yitian with long hair?? And smiling?? What a handsome man he is becoming. And, such a different character compared to many of his previous dramas. He’s doing well with this role - a young child that was repeatedly moved, rehected by his father for his new family, separated from his only friend because of another move, then his mother passing away and being stuck paying off her debt through the money from aoan shark abd seperated again from his childhood friend that he has cone to love because if that debt? His character deserves to be emotionless and reclusive, and even though thats how he is now in ep 18, he still radiates his desire and care for her. The personna he exemplifies starting in this episode should be a dramatic diversion once they are reunited. Some people think he is a bad actor, but to pull off the cold and determined man that life had turned his character into is proof that these typed of roles are where he shines - cold, emotionally deficient, while under that exterior is a very tender loving man.

yes. There was a post referring to him as a powder faced general and criticizing him for being good looking and saying basically that all Chinese soldiers look the same and do not have to resort to make up to be a good general. That was basically propaganda put on the Internet in order to create disillusionment with the entertainment industry and Zhang Linghe himself, as an actor.

He was very moving in that scene. And dancing with “her” during the iron fireworks show. Both showed his depth as an actor and how truly painful grief and seperation can affect people. And I couldnt stop crying…not just moist eyes, crying - because his characters pain was felt deeply.

Yes, iQiyi, with only 20 episodes, and it is under TO THE STARS

Just in case someobes looking to read the novel here’s the English version:

https://www.readthedrama.com/novels/dazzling

I mentally applauded but also wished she’d have unleashed a well aimed kick too 😂

She’s my age then. And yes, she’s a very good actress. The role of family Matriarch is perfect for her.

I think sometimes people reference the novel because they try to explain the difference between the screen and the book. But, lose their intent in the explanation. I don’t think they reference the novel with the intent of confusion with the film version, but it sometimes comes across that way.

I often read the novel while I’m watching the drama because that helps to fill in gaps for me where my Mind questions what’s happening on screen, but I, myself, don’t always reference the novel unless it is a confusing scene and someone questions what is taking place.

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RATE IT, dint review untul you’ve seen the whole drama. That messes with the real numbers, and doing a review now before the drama is over will actually encourage people who come to deliberately damage the ratings of a view to post bad reviews ahead of time when they haven’t even watched a single episode.

and…she was born in the year 0000 - she looks very good fir her age! 😳😂😂😂

I dont see that at all. When did he manipulate her specifically?Are you referring to his court politics and cooperation with his teacher? That’s nothing new in any drama in this genre.He is cunning, a warrior of sorts, decisive, intentional and very much smitten with the FL where he makes up excuses to interact with her (which anyone I have ever met over my many years on this earth dies when they are interested. Like a peacock fluffing its tail feathers to get the female to notice him.Right now we only see a little of his interactions and not what he is really like as a man.

Yes! The “I stuck my hand out in the rain and 5 minutes later I am sneezing and need to be rushed to the hospital for an IV drip and two weeks of recouperation” scenarios are just a little too much sonetines 😂

it’s on Viki.

okay. 🙃

what do you mean repeat? is that a site?

I agree, the story line was very very good. There wasn’t as much contrast in the scenery as POJ, but it was still very dream-like in its scenes between the leads. Tge red ribbon covering the ML’s eyes, the magnolia tree covers in red paper, every dream flashback between them, the light angles, the camera positioning as they looked at each other played on the mutual affection and intimate knowledge of each other. I enjoyed this drama very much.

I suppose everyone already knew that Li Yunrui sang the OST for this drama? I have only seen him in a couple of support or 2ML roles and had no idea he was also a singer. I could tell it was his voice immediately though.

Thank you for your review. I am currently on ep36 and was debating as to whether to stop watching - couldn’t handle a c-trauma right now. I am now ending my thank you for sharing and knowing I won’t spend time with a tissue box (at least not as much) once the last ep plays.