I truly want Zhi Yu to find the truth he’s been searching for, but the way he ran from Xiu on the rooftop was heartbreaking. Saying he would move out, having Huai Cong pack his things, and leaving like that felt unnecessarily cruel. Believing he doesn’t deserve happiness until his father’s case is resolved might make sense to him, but it didn’t suit him at all. Thankfully, Xiu is someone who stands by her choices — just as she didn’t give up on becoming a designer for better pay, she won’t give up on love either.Returning the white dress Zhi Yu bought for her was the perfect response. If he chose to hurt her, it was only fair that he felt some of that pain too. Refunding the remaining rent and saying she dislikes unfinished business showed her dignity and strength.This episode also showed Pei Zhen deliberately trying to provoke Zhi Yu — buying Xiu chocolates and choosing her for coordination — but Xiu saw through it and drew a clear boundary. Their conversation in the car was unexpectedly sincere, and one line especially stayed with me: “To me, being kind isn’t decorating lies carefully, but telling the truth with gentleness.” After hearing this, Pei Zhen admitted that he had misjudged her. It was then Xiu who calmly suggested that they properly get to know each other, extending her hand and proposing that they work together with less pretence and more sincerity going forward. Seeing him on-site, taking safety seriously and caring about the work, made him more understandable and even respectable. His rivalry with Zhi Yu seems rooted in his need for his father’s approval — he believes in his father, but wouldn’t cover up a mistake if he saw one.As for Guang Ming, this episode clarified why he has been troubling me all along. I don’t believe he has any romantic interest in Chi Xin; she doesn’t truly attract him. The real issue is that she holds important materials for his project, and in his desperation to complete it and earn more money, he makes compromises he normally wouldn’t. Adding her on WeChat and taking her out to dinner as a form of “repayment” already crossed a line. It was Chi Xin who kissed him, clearly misreading the situation, and although Guang Ming pushed her away, his wife had already seen everything. He may be able to justify his actions to himself, but the result doesn’t change — he was doing things in secret, and his wife witnessed it. I can’t excuse him for that, and I truly hope Xiao Rou doesn’t forgive him and that he’s forced to face the consequences of his choices.
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Episode 15 gently balanced sweetness with quiet melancholy. Watching Xiao Rou accept her husband’s rushed anniversary gift was painful in a subtle way — her understanding seemed to hurt Guang Ming more than anger ever could. Even when the truth about his resignation came out, their relationship felt fragile but still rooted in care.At Lyman’s celebration party, Zhi Yu’s quiet devotion stood out. Buying Xiu the white dress he liked and waiting for her arrival felt deeply personal. When she finally entered the room in that dress, walking straight toward him and pulling him away from the crowd with ease, the moment was effortless and striking. Even Pei Zhen couldn’t hide his reaction.The tension that followed — Xiu’s awkward dance with Pei Zhen and Zhi Yu’s unmistakable jealousy — added light drama, but it never overshadowed the emotional core. Learning about the collaboration between Forma and Dynamism unsettled Xiu briefly, yet Zhi Yu’s reassurance grounded her again.The Spring Festival scenes were warm and intimate. Zhi Yu choosing to visit Mr. Xu instead of celebrating with his mother and stepfamily revealed his loneliness and the weight of his choices. Being told that seeking the truth may cost him happiness, and still choosing that path, said everything about who he is. When his steps unknowingly led him to Xiu’s home, the warmth of her family dinner, her quiet gestures, and the tangyuan tradition created a moment filled with hope. Zhi Yu’s wish for a year free of worry felt simple, sincere, and quietly heartbreaking.
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Episode 14 quietly deepens the emotional weight of the story. Learning more about Yu’s family history and seeing how the past collapse continues to affect everyone made the episode feel heavy in a thoughtful way. The contrast between appearances and truth was especially striking, from the uncomfortable family dinner to the realization that even care can be misguided when it comes from control rather than understanding.The softer moments between Yu and Xiu offered much-needed warmth. Small details—the watch exchange, shared glances, and ordinary tasks—felt more intimate than grand gestures. At the same time, Pei Zhen’s actions made it clear that his interest lies less in winning and more in causing damage, keeping old wounds open. This episode felt like a reminder that unresolved history doesn’t fade quietly, and that healing will require facing what has been deliberately hidden for far too long.
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Episode 13 quietly peeled back layers of Yu’s past while keeping everything emotionally grounded. The revelation that Pei Zhen is Yu’s older brother explained so much about Yu’s secrecy and the emotional distance he keeps from others. The family dinner was especially uncomfortable — not loud or dramatic, but filled with control, small humiliations, and unspoken resentment. Yu’s brief private moment with his mother afterward felt fragile and unfinished, as if there’s care there, but no space for warmth yet.What balanced that heaviness were the softer moments. Xiu and Huai Cong trying to piece together Yu’s past felt oddly comforting — two people who genuinely want to protect him, even while knowing so little. iao Rou’s quiet honesty with Xiu once again proved what a steady friend she is. And the simple act of wringing sheets together in the lane after that painful dinner felt like a breath of relief — ordinary, warm, and real in a way Yu has clearly been missing.The episode also reminded us that danger doesn’t always announce itself. The client’s behavior toward Xiu was unsettling, and the way Yu stepped in without hesitation showed both awareness and care. The final moments, with Xiu’s altered state blurring sincerity and vulnerability, left Yu in a quiet dilemma — caught between responsibility and emotion. Episode 13 felt like a mix of revelation and comfort, showing how safety can exist in small, shared moments even when the past refuses to stay quiet.
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Episode 12 felt like a gentle response to pressure. Pei Zhen’s calculated move immediately affects Yu and Dynamism, pushing Yu into quiet frustration. What stood out most was how Xiu pulled him back—not with grand gestures, but with small, thoughtful excuses that felt deeply caring. The balloon scene she secretly prepared, followed by their rooftop conversation, was one of the most beautiful moments in the series so far—warm, hopeful, and grounding.Those quiet moments clearly shaped Yu’s design. Seeing the team come together to work with trust and belief made the process feel earned, and Yu’s presentation—enhanced by the game’s virtual elements—spoke for itself. The moment Xiu saw her name listed among the designers was simple but powerful, a long-awaited recognition of her talent. Watching Pei Zhen realize he had lost was subtle but telling.At the same time, unease lingers. Guang Ming’s behavior continues to raise questions, and Pei Zhen’s family scene revealed how deeply control and resentment still drive him. The episode balanced warmth and tension beautifully.
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This episode felt like everything quietly coming together. I loved seeing Hu Xiu and Xiao Rou stand firmly by each other — no hesitation, no doubt. Their friendship feels like real sisterhood, the kind that doesn’t ask questions before stepping in to protect. Xiao Rou sharing the full video and defending Xiu without blinking was such a powerful moment, and the way she later apologized showed how deep that bond really is.Pei Zhen’s presence continues to unsettle me in the best and worst ways. There’s something intriguing about how his attention toward Xiu feels unexpected, almost involuntary. Whether it’s genuine interest, rivalry with Yu, or something more strategic, it’s clear she has disrupted his usual patterns. Still, it’s hard to ignore that he steps in to protect her more than once, even when he doesn’t have to. Fate or coincidence, Xiu’s path crossing with both Yu and Pei Zhen seems to have turned them into shields around her, whether they realize it or not.The confrontation with her father was painful. His inability to see how much she has already sacrificed was frustrating, but Xiu standing up for herself felt earned and necessary. I wished Yu could have said more in that moment, yet his frustration afterward felt human. Their exchange later — her finally admitting he was right, and him acknowledging her strength — was quietly reassuring.What truly stayed with me, though, was their time working together. Watching Xiu absorb everything, make mistakes, learn, and grow under Yu’s guidance felt intimate in a very real way. There was no dramatic romance, just mutual respect, shared focus, and a love for the work itself. The way he looks at her while she’s fully immersed in her design, and the way she lights up doing what she loves — that felt more romantic to me than anything in the game. This is the version of them that feels real, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
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Episode 9 felt heavy in a quiet, lingering way. The situations Hu Xiu is pulled into show how vulnerability often comes from people and spaces that are supposed to feel safe. What stood out to me wasn’t just the obvious threat, but the lack of protection from those who should have stepped in. That absence said more than any confrontation.At the same time, Xiao Zhi Yu’s response felt steady and instinctive, and the care that followed — small, almost ordinary moments — brought a sense of calm after everything that happened. This episode reminded me that safety doesn’t always come from grand gestures, but from someone noticing, staying, and choosing to act.
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Episode 8 focuses on trust and how easily it can be shaken. As the competition brings old ties to the surface, the contrast becomes clear: while the rival company once rejected Hu Xiu, it was the male lead who believed in her potential from the start. A misunderstanding makes it seem as if he doubts her, causing her to emotionally pull away before he can explain.One moment stood out to me in particular. When he cuts in front of the other man’s car and asks her to step out, it initially looks like jealousy or distrust—almost intentionally so. But beneath that surface, it felt thoughtful, as if he sensed her discomfort and chose to protect her quietly rather than control the situation. With the game revealing the truth and the OST carrying the emotion, the episode beautifully shows how fragile trust is, and how carefully it begins to heal.
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Episode 7 was deeply satisfying on many levels. Seeing Dynamism finally clear its name felt like a long-awaited relief, but what truly made this episode unforgettable was Hu Xiu’s emotional closure with her past. The wedding sequence was brilliantly executed—quiet, humiliating, and painfully deserved. The moment when Qi Ran dropped the ring, only to be forced to kneel in front of Hu Xiu to retrieve it, was powerful without being loud. It wasn’t revenge driven by anger, but by truth revealing itself naturally.Hu Xiu’s words to the bride were especially striking. Her calm apology, gratitude, and honesty showed how far she has come, while the bride’s reaction made it clear that dignity and respect matter more than appearances. It was cathartic to watch Qi Ran finally face the consequences of his actions.At the same time, Xiao Zhi Yu’s presence throughout the episode was quietly reassuring. From protecting Hu Xiu’s dignity to carrying her away from the chaos, his actions spoke louder than any confession. His lighthearted promise to create another award-winning design instead of worrying about consequences showed both confidence and care. The episode ended by revealing more about his complicated family ties, adding another layer of intrigue. Overall, this chapter delivered justice, emotional release, and a deepening bond between the leads in a way that felt both elegant and earned.
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Episode 6 felt deeply sincere rather than dramatic. The conversation between Hu Xiu and Xiao Zhi Yu in the early part of the episode stood out to me—not because of silence, but because of how open and genuine it was. Their exchange about work, dreams, and uncertainty felt natural, as if two people were slowly allowing themselves to be honest.The sudden disqualification of Dynamism because of malicious rumors brought a strong sense of unfairness, especially knowing how much Zhi Yu carries from his past. Learning about his father’s story and the weight behind his determination made his struggle feel personal rather than ambitious.The wedding setting pushed everything to an emotional edge. Seeing Qi Ran again forced Hu Xiu to confront a past she thought she had moved on from, and her physical discomfort made that pain impossible to ignore. The episode ended quietly, with words that felt heavier than any confrontation, leaving a lingering tension that stayed with me long after it ended.
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Episode 5 felt like an emotional turning point for both the story and the characters. Learning Xiao Zhi Yu’s true identity and understanding his motivation as a architect added depth to his quiet actions. The way he supported Hu Xiu’s dream behind the scenes was meaningful, even though their conversation about the rental contract ended up hurting her deeply. That moment felt painfully realistic—misunderstandings often come from concern, not rejection. Hu Xiu believing she had lost her chance, only to later realize she was actually accepted, made her happiness feel well earned. Watching her finally step into the world of architecture brought a sense of relief and hope. The softer moments at the end, especially her drunk scene and Zhi Yu taking her home, added warmth and sincerity to the episode. This chapter balanced emotional conflict and gentle romance beautifully, making it an easy 10 stars for me.
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Episode 4 focused less on the game and more on the quiet pressure of real life, and it worked beautifully. Hu Xiu’s struggle to hide the truth from her parents, prove who is living in her rented home, and face yet another disappointing job interview felt painfully realistic. Seeing her talent acknowledged through her past achievements made the situation even more heartbreaking, especially when she was once again offered an assistant position instead of a chance to design. The episode showed how circumstances, not lack of ability, pushed her away from her dream. The unexpected visit from her parents at the end created a strong sense of tension, making it clear that everything she tried to protect is about to be exposed. This was a subtle but powerful episode about pressure, responsibility, and postponed dreams.
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Episode 1 immediately pulled me in with its quiet emotions and intriguing concept. Hu Xiu’s heartbreak after being abandoned on her wedding day felt painfully real, and the way the story introduced the murder mystery VR game added a unique layer to her emotional escape. The contrast between the fictional identities inside the game and the characters’ real lives was handled in a subtle, engaging way. Qin Xiao Yi’s presence felt mysterious from the start, making it hard to tell whether he was an NPC or something more. The episode didn’t rely on dramatic twists alone; instead, it slowly built curiosity and emotional tension. It felt like the beginning of a story that wants you to pay attention to feelings, not just the plot.
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