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After the Eviction, the Brothers Cried for Forgiveness
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by emberzmars
This review may contain spoilers
Drama about adopted vs biological family with a satisfying comeuppance
I was in the mood for dramas about sibling dynamics when I saw this drama in the Newly added section of MDL tv shows. This is my first time watching Lin Rui Xue and second time watching Zhou Ling Feng. I have mixed feelings about this drama.
What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - It's good to watch Jiang Yao's character development. She was nice but naive when she was younger but after the hardships, she was assertive and determined not to forgive those who have bullied them.
2. Ending - Love it! FL never wavered from her stance and those who bullied her got their comeuppance.
3. The Songs - Great to see a very supportive adopted family. I really liked it that they were happy with whatever college entrance exam score that Jiang Yao received.
4. Plot twist - Wow I was very surprised when a bomb was dropped by Mr Jiang in the third act. I liked that line about it's unfair that Jiang Yao was being punished for something that happened before she was born.
What I disliked:
1. Abuse - It was tough watching the harsh treatment given to Jiang Yao when she lived in Jiang household. I was almost in tears during some flashbacks.
2. Mingzhu - Insufferable brat. I hated her!
3. FL's biological family - While I sympathised with her brothers especially the eldest, the whole family of 5 were despicable. The parents were the worst! Anyway I wish the writer had developed third brother character in different way by letting him feel guilty for the actions he had done before he discovered the truths. Because now all three brothers experienced the same trajectory - feeling sorry & regretful after finding out the truths. Why have 3 brother characters when you could do with 2?
Favourite scene
When Jiang Yao received the honour of the school's top scorer
What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - It's good to watch Jiang Yao's character development. She was nice but naive when she was younger but after the hardships, she was assertive and determined not to forgive those who have bullied them.
2. Ending - Love it! FL never wavered from her stance and those who bullied her got their comeuppance.
3. The Songs - Great to see a very supportive adopted family. I really liked it that they were happy with whatever college entrance exam score that Jiang Yao received.
4. Plot twist - Wow I was very surprised when a bomb was dropped by Mr Jiang in the third act. I liked that line about it's unfair that Jiang Yao was being punished for something that happened before she was born.
What I disliked:
1. Abuse - It was tough watching the harsh treatment given to Jiang Yao when she lived in Jiang household. I was almost in tears during some flashbacks.
2. Mingzhu - Insufferable brat. I hated her!
3. FL's biological family - While I sympathised with her brothers especially the eldest, the whole family of 5 were despicable. The parents were the worst! Anyway I wish the writer had developed third brother character in different way by letting him feel guilty for the actions he had done before he discovered the truths. Because now all three brothers experienced the same trajectory - feeling sorry & regretful after finding out the truths. Why have 3 brother characters when you could do with 2?
Favourite scene
When Jiang Yao received the honour of the school's top scorer
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