He Was Straight Until He Meets Him
This series had potential to be even better. I actually enjoyed the first few episodes, but as the story went on, the screen time of the main couple being together started to feel limited. The focus shifted more toward family issues and power struggles, which made the romance take a backseat.
That said, I really liked the love story—especially how deeply Huaien loves Xiaobao. He couldn’t do much at first because of how complicated their situation was, but once things got moving... Wow! Xiaobao may have fallen first, but Huaien definitely fell harder.
One thing I really appreciated is that there's no homophobia in this series, despite it being set in an old era. Xiaobao’s close friend was against their relationship at first, but in the end, he just let them be. Even Xiaobao’s parents and sister were accepting. Being gay wasn't a big issue, which felt refreshing, especially in a historical setting.
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Let’s talk characters:
Xiaobao is rich, spoiled, a little immature, and kind of stubborn—but in a charming way. He always talks about girls... until Huaien comes into the picture. Huaien, on the other hand, is the cold, quiet type—but the more they interact, the closer they get.
I love how confident Xiaobao is. At first, he seems like the type who’s into girls, but the moment he meets Huaien, he pretty much forgets all about them—LOL! I also admire how straightforward he is with his feelings. Even though it’s a conservative time period, he never questions himself and just embraces the fact that love is love. No drama. No denial.
The chemistry between them is so palpable. The way they look at each other? Ugh, my heart. There are kissing and bed scenes—but they cheekily close the bed curtain right away. 😂
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Everyone did a solid job acting-wise, even the supporting characters. The cinematography is really pretty too. You can tell the budget wasn’t huge but honestly, it’s still a decent watch.
Even though the leads are separated from episode 6 and only reunite in episode 11, I still ended up enjoying Meet You at the Blossom. If you're in the mood for a historical BL with some silliness, drama, and action, give this one a shot!
That said, I really liked the love story—especially how deeply Huaien loves Xiaobao. He couldn’t do much at first because of how complicated their situation was, but once things got moving... Wow! Xiaobao may have fallen first, but Huaien definitely fell harder.
One thing I really appreciated is that there's no homophobia in this series, despite it being set in an old era. Xiaobao’s close friend was against their relationship at first, but in the end, he just let them be. Even Xiaobao’s parents and sister were accepting. Being gay wasn't a big issue, which felt refreshing, especially in a historical setting.
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Let’s talk characters:
Xiaobao is rich, spoiled, a little immature, and kind of stubborn—but in a charming way. He always talks about girls... until Huaien comes into the picture. Huaien, on the other hand, is the cold, quiet type—but the more they interact, the closer they get.
I love how confident Xiaobao is. At first, he seems like the type who’s into girls, but the moment he meets Huaien, he pretty much forgets all about them—LOL! I also admire how straightforward he is with his feelings. Even though it’s a conservative time period, he never questions himself and just embraces the fact that love is love. No drama. No denial.
The chemistry between them is so palpable. The way they look at each other? Ugh, my heart. There are kissing and bed scenes—but they cheekily close the bed curtain right away. 😂
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Everyone did a solid job acting-wise, even the supporting characters. The cinematography is really pretty too. You can tell the budget wasn’t huge but honestly, it’s still a decent watch.
Even though the leads are separated from episode 6 and only reunite in episode 11, I still ended up enjoying Meet You at the Blossom. If you're in the mood for a historical BL with some silliness, drama, and action, give this one a shot!
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