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Steamy with a perfect cast in a fun setting!
(I rate vertical dramason their own sliding scale.)
Even though I've seen this plotline a bunch of times, I didn't fast-forward. The focus remained on the leads, and it was a bit refreshing to see this plot set in the Republican era for once; the melodramatic plot shenanigans tied in very well in this setting. And totally worth it for Chen Si in uniforms, and that long cape!
Great acting, especially by the two main leads. They also had great chemistry and seemed perfectly comfortable woth each other. So steamy! And the FL kisses back too. Lots of sexual tension moments and kisses throughout the show (and very realistic, passionate kisses). And the longer makeout scene in bed is memorable. While the FL chooses to give herself to the ML and gives consent multiple times, there are many moments with a strong forced-seduction feel to them as the FL wants to keep their physical relationship a secret and the ML wants to claim her even in risky situations. Very satisfying and, I would say, guilt-free for those who enjoy that trope. It's also clear to the audience pretty quickly, though it takes a long while for the FL to understand it, that the ML wants more than just her body and has loved her for years.
In this version the ML is more ruthless and domineering (also works well for the era it's set in). There are a couple of slightly softer moments with the FL, but the ML retains his edge.
In this version the ML and SML (FL's god-brother) say they are "friends" but it sure doesn't come across that way, lol. More like they tolerate each other. And when the ML starts pursuing the FL, he starts subtly provoking/taunting the SML (because he's jealous and wants to lay claim) and it grows less subtle over time. Chen Si's face is so fun to watch with all of this.
I really liked the SFL's (ML's cousin) reaction to her engagement being called off. She wants real love for herself anyway and won't hang onto someone for less. Her attitude towards the FL afterwards was great and refreshing.
Watched 8/10/25 with very good English subtitles on licensed channel 浪漫短劇社Romantic Drama:
https://youtu.be/LIfcfX7wyMg?si=xmyxn2uOTh-8UF6b
Even though I've seen this plotline a bunch of times, I didn't fast-forward. The focus remained on the leads, and it was a bit refreshing to see this plot set in the Republican era for once; the melodramatic plot shenanigans tied in very well in this setting. And totally worth it for Chen Si in uniforms, and that long cape!
Great acting, especially by the two main leads. They also had great chemistry and seemed perfectly comfortable woth each other. So steamy! And the FL kisses back too. Lots of sexual tension moments and kisses throughout the show (and very realistic, passionate kisses). And the longer makeout scene in bed is memorable. While the FL chooses to give herself to the ML and gives consent multiple times, there are many moments with a strong forced-seduction feel to them as the FL wants to keep their physical relationship a secret and the ML wants to claim her even in risky situations. Very satisfying and, I would say, guilt-free for those who enjoy that trope. It's also clear to the audience pretty quickly, though it takes a long while for the FL to understand it, that the ML wants more than just her body and has loved her for years.
In this version the ML is more ruthless and domineering (also works well for the era it's set in). There are a couple of slightly softer moments with the FL, but the ML retains his edge.
In this version the ML and SML (FL's god-brother) say they are "friends" but it sure doesn't come across that way, lol. More like they tolerate each other. And when the ML starts pursuing the FL, he starts subtly provoking/taunting the SML (because he's jealous and wants to lay claim) and it grows less subtle over time. Chen Si's face is so fun to watch with all of this.
I really liked the SFL's (ML's cousin) reaction to her engagement being called off. She wants real love for herself anyway and won't hang onto someone for less. Her attitude towards the FL afterwards was great and refreshing.
Watched 8/10/25 with very good English subtitles on licensed channel 浪漫短劇社Romantic Drama:
https://youtu.be/LIfcfX7wyMg?si=xmyxn2uOTh-8UF6b
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