Rumi

It goes without saying that Ding Yuxi always nails his portrayals, and this is one of them. However, I'd also like to commend Deng Enxi, as I could see how much her acting has improved.

As for the series, it started out really strong. The pacing was maintained, and the writing was decent, but I lost interest as the story progressed. It felt like the plot had already exhausted all its momentum, and there wasn't much left to explore by the final stretch.

I had to watch the remaining episodes on fast-forward just to get through the series.

One thing I like about the drama is how it flipped the usual dynamic on its head. The female lead was the one doing most of the heavy lifting. She was smart, emotionally mature, and often the one rescuing others or keeping things together when situations fell apart. It was refreshing to watch a heroine who carried so much of the story's emotional and strategic weight.