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I watched this drama because of Tian Xiwei. She is one of underrated thing that happened in this drama. She is Fan Chang Yu and she was born to being Fan Chang Yu. Fan Chang Yu character was like breath in the air on C-drama world. She didn't need to be rescued by ML, she gained merit with her own. She is not the smartest Female Lead but i think her EQ was quite high.
The highlight things about her is about Song Yan. She never have scrutiny against Magistrate Daughter who become new Song Yan fiancée and wants to help her to free from scumbag—a truly women support women. No matter how Mrs Kang badmouthed her and her sister, she never having grudge against her-except the part when her grandson bullied Chang Ning.
I liked this drama since they rarely have FL focused driven and i don't think ML was quite as an wallflower.

Never fans of Zhang Linghe's previous works his drama didn't match my acting aesthetic. But this time i still giving him credit when it's due. His styling was perfect for him. I quite like his eye acting; not hollow and i think it was his best performance. For the chemistry, i can feel the tension between them, even some of their recent kissing scene were safe compare to secondary lead. Xie Zheng was indeed being toned down than in novel but i think it was perfect choice, if they follow the novel i would afraid it would be like another Chinese short drama cliché story where they Yandere ML was quite ...unacceptable and it feel more humane, so Chang Yu can loved him without scrutiny . Personally, rather than they focused on his Marquis identity, Xie Zheng gained his emotional growth since he was quite 'heartless' one. The solid proof he rescue Chang Ning and Bao Er.

Okay for Li Huai An, i could understand his anger when they win the war while General He passed away. He still has pride as his disciple and feeling hurt when Fan Chang Yu wins the war while he was knock out. That's why their loveline was impossible even he has not related to We-Li political stance or without Xie Zheng presence.

The one thing that found rare in Zhuyu. Everyone gets time to shine and this is not only the Main Leads spotlight. Secondary characters and even some villain have layered dimension of their backstory. I understand the director purpose want to make Lin'an Village arch for 18 episodes.

For Yu Qian Qian about her transmigrator identity, it's quite look not important but actually explain her behaviour with Qi Min. Usual normal maiden would like to be favored by him but she prefer her freedom and prioritize his son. She used modern words and do some innovative business (if you watch Chinese short drama, you will understand she is not usual business woman from the way she talked abour membership and brand logo). Snow Kong styling was quite like Snow White and i quite support her and her son freedom.

-Lin Muran as Su Yuanqing is perfect example how his acting method quite memorable with efficient screentime. He is one-of-next top actor. But his character is like cockroach, really hard to kill.

-I have watched few of Deng Kai works in mini-drama and he was born to be villainous character and Qi Min was perfect example of his notable work. His chemistry with Snow Kong was far better than few of Deng Kai's mini drama that i watched.

-I never forget to mention child actor who played Bao Er. His scene when he got trauma by watching his father tortured maid and imagine as her mother was breathtaking. The Autopilot defense when he eats ink was quite perfectly portrayed. I hope he could get therapy for this role.

-Fan Chang Ning was not annoying as the novel and rather she is quite like little Chang Yu. The particular note is when she told Su Yuanqing as Turtle (in chinese 王八 means loser). She perfectly told story about her kidnapping experience with simpler nickname; White Hair Villain, Young Villain, Fairy Lady and its very endearing.

-Mrs Kang is another example that human is not purely evil-she basically project her insecurities to Fan Chang Yu and Fang Chang Ning.

-I quite liked Gong Sung Yin and Princess Qi Shu story is so endearing and fluff.

-Tutor Tao and Gong Sun Yin are quite relief character that needed in serious war theme drama.

The weakness about this drama is they should have 10 episode to cover all the drama and i feel General He arc is just like flash (i don't read the novel so it was kind of unfortunate) and in the alternate version they still give Qi Min-Qian Qian moment while they barely show Chang Yu and Xie Zheng child. I still giving this drama 10 since i think i can rewatch despite the packed and rushed plot about political arc. My complain is they reduced the main CP scene and add more Qi Min -Qian Qian scene.

My personal score is actually 9,75/10 but MDL have no 0.25 score so i just make it 10.

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It was quite good story about friendship and love

I was watching The Guilty because of the premises and Sun Qian. I don't like We Da Xun acting on his previous drama and the episode is not too long, so i want to watch this and i had a feeling it won't be Happy Ending. I like how natural Sun Qian looks in this drama, it feels not pretentious.

Pure friendship, pure love, and pure family affection can all be seen in this drama. The friendship between Lu Ming, Xia Xue, and Lin Hua truly moved me. There was no turning to the dark side, no betrayal, just pure consideration for the other two, and a constant "I'll do it!" Lu Ming would risk his life to become a water ghost to earn money and try to silence Li Dong in order to protect Xia Xue.

Xia Xue gave birth to the child she wanted to abort to save their lives. Lin Hua was willing to take all the blame for them, transfer evidence, and even think about helping Lu Ming pay off his loan sharks.
Ten years later, the trio's tacit understanding remains the same, just like before, with each person thinking of the other two. Having such friends in this life is truly worthwhile.

I think Lu Ming and Xia Xue's love has even surpassed romantic love. Their love is etched into their lives. During the ten years they were separated, all they said to each other were "thank you" and "I miss you." Their love was so deep, so intense, that they were even willing to die for each other. Lu Ming and Xia Xue love is proof sometimes it doesn't have to be together to show the love. The family relationships are somewhat fragmented. Lin Hua's complete outburst for her mother, Lu Ming's parents' willingness to help him with his high-interest loans and even their savings, shows some understanding of his difficulties. Xia Xue's parenting is truly positive; even though she is the child of a rapist, she doesn't mistreat her. Ma Derong's genuine love for his granddaughter is also a surprising point. Although it was clear ten years ago that he cared deeply for Xia Xue's unborn child, in the end, this man paid the price for his son's sins with his own death. It's somewhat touching, but he's still evil, and I still can't forgive his past crimes!

If he hadn't spoiled his son, the three of them wouldn't have ended up like this. Lu Ming and Xia Xue should have had bright futures; Lin Hua could have enjoyed driving Lu Ming in the beautiful car he bought after making money. Their lives were all ruined by Ma Derong's damned son.

Lu Ming's character was so good. His death wasn't entirely for Xia Xue, but also for Lin Hua, for the innocent victims of the bombing, and for the justice he pursued his whole life.

This drama deserves to be known by people. The quality, plot, and acting are all excellent. I hope everyone can give this good drama a chance; the hard work of the dedicated creative team deserves to be seen by the public!

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They dragged the misunderstanding part for too long

I watched this drama because i just want to watch modern Drama and actually the premises was not something innovative (secret love and mutual pining). but i interested with plagiarism plot. Miles Wei not playing CEO persona (well-he is lawyer but his typecast was unfortunate). The thing that i hate for this drama is Mango TV mess subtitle. Zheng He Hui Zi was okay as Ruan Yu but actually there is nothing make me remember anything about her character. I love slow burn romance but this drama was dragged for too long and it feels like i am watching usual duanju about secret love (misunderstand after misunderstand) and i lost drama sparks after they got together on episode 23. I don't buy about second pair story, their story was too boring and i ended up fast forwarding their part.

For the chemistry between Miles Wei and Zheng He Hui Zi, i still enjoy their banter and personally both of them didn't suit the school uniform costume and they didn't give any change for hairstyle since they are obviously look mature.

Did i enjoy it? i still enjoy this drama and it could be my light drama list.

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