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We Got Robbed!!! In A Good Way
I’m really not into the adopted siblings romance trope. That’s actually one of the reasons I dropped Go Ahead (please don’t hate me, I come in peace hahaha). So I was surprised when this drama completely stole my attention. I’m currently watching three Chinese dramas at the same time, and somehow, all of them are good. A rare miracle.
I’ll be honest. I’m not a fan of Esther Yu, and I originally watched this drama purely because of He Yu. That was the plan. However, as I continued watching, I slowly started to like Esther here. Not in a “she took over my heart” way, but more of an “okay, I see you now” kind of way.
What hooked me early on was the Thailand arc in the first few episodes. It felt refreshing and different. No CEO male lead, no doctor, no “rich man saves the world” energy. You know exactly what I mean. It felt more grounded and natural, which made the story easier to enjoy.
One thing I truly appreciated was how the drama handled the parents. Jiang Mu’s parents finding healthy partners after their divorce, with zero toxicity, felt surprisingly mature. I was so scared that Jin Xin (Jiang Mu’s half-sister) would turn toxic, but thankfully, she didn’t. She’s actually one of us, and I loved that for her.
I also laughed way too hard whenever Lin Sui and Jin Zhao were together. At one point, my only thought was: What if Jin Zhao and Lin Sui ended up together, and Jiang Mu was with Wan Qing instead? I know, I know. Just a thought. A very loud thought.
I also feel like we never really got a proper second couple. Na Na and San Lai never officially became a thing, Wan Qing’s supposed partner ended up in jail, and I didn’t even expect Wan Qing to appear at the end. At least she wasn’t evil, so I’ll take that small win.
Now, the part I truly hated: the lack of communication. The whole “we don’t talk for three years because it’s for your own good” thing exhausted me. I was tired. Mentally. Emotionally. Spiritually. And after that time skip, I was really hoping to see Jealous Jin Zhao make a stronger comeback, because we were robbed.
That said, this drama left me hanging emotionally. I really felt like it needed more episodes, especially a proper marriage arc. I genuinely thought I’d see them walking down the aisle, but nope. My imagination had to do the work.
Overall, I’d give this drama a 8.5/10. There are a few things I didn’t like, but I’ll keep those to myself because I enjoy peace and surviving online. Still, this drama is highly recommendable, especially if you watched Go Ahead and you like romance.
I’ll be honest. I’m not a fan of Esther Yu, and I originally watched this drama purely because of He Yu. That was the plan. However, as I continued watching, I slowly started to like Esther here. Not in a “she took over my heart” way, but more of an “okay, I see you now” kind of way.
What hooked me early on was the Thailand arc in the first few episodes. It felt refreshing and different. No CEO male lead, no doctor, no “rich man saves the world” energy. You know exactly what I mean. It felt more grounded and natural, which made the story easier to enjoy.
One thing I truly appreciated was how the drama handled the parents. Jiang Mu’s parents finding healthy partners after their divorce, with zero toxicity, felt surprisingly mature. I was so scared that Jin Xin (Jiang Mu’s half-sister) would turn toxic, but thankfully, she didn’t. She’s actually one of us, and I loved that for her.
I also laughed way too hard whenever Lin Sui and Jin Zhao were together. At one point, my only thought was: What if Jin Zhao and Lin Sui ended up together, and Jiang Mu was with Wan Qing instead? I know, I know. Just a thought. A very loud thought.
I also feel like we never really got a proper second couple. Na Na and San Lai never officially became a thing, Wan Qing’s supposed partner ended up in jail, and I didn’t even expect Wan Qing to appear at the end. At least she wasn’t evil, so I’ll take that small win.
Now, the part I truly hated: the lack of communication. The whole “we don’t talk for three years because it’s for your own good” thing exhausted me. I was tired. Mentally. Emotionally. Spiritually. And after that time skip, I was really hoping to see Jealous Jin Zhao make a stronger comeback, because we were robbed.
That said, this drama left me hanging emotionally. I really felt like it needed more episodes, especially a proper marriage arc. I genuinely thought I’d see them walking down the aisle, but nope. My imagination had to do the work.
Overall, I’d give this drama a 8.5/10. There are a few things I didn’t like, but I’ll keep those to myself because I enjoy peace and surviving online. Still, this drama is highly recommendable, especially if you watched Go Ahead and you like romance.
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