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The elevated version of Bai Yan-He Cong Rui drama
When I watched this drama, the only thing i remember is unpleasant feeling after watch Bai Yan-He Cong Rui version (that version is from around 2023-2024) so i decided to watch hoping for better version.The Plot is same ML and FL actually had feelings for each other during their school days, but a misunderstanding prevented them from being together. FL enters into a contract marriage with the male lead to repay a debt of gratitude. Both believe the other is a Cassanova, and after the marriage, they challange each other for "cheat you spouse whoever jealous first you lose".
The plot is cliché, but the lighthearted comedy style at least still better than Bai Yan- He Congrui version at every aspect. The chemistry between the Ma Xiao Yu and Zhang Jinyi are surprisingly good. Their attractive appearances and restrained acting, combined with this understated story, make for a really enjoyable watch. Ma Xiao Yu is very likable once he abandons his overly forceful, boss-like acting style. Although he doesn't quite capture the essence of a doctor, he's still a gentle, honest, and morally upright husband.
Zhang Jin Yi has a very distinctive beauty, gentle approach, and her acting feels alive and natural, not formulaic or stiff. She portrays a seemingly innocent yet powerful female CEO with a striking contrast. Ma Xiao Yu's portrayal of his gentle care for his mother-in-law and his resilience in performing surgery on her is very nuanced . He immediately comes across as a sensible, reliable, and filial son, capable of taking responsibility and showing empathy—it's hard for the FL not to fall for him instantly.
Recommended to watch if you want some light romance.
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Despite all criticism, I still enjoy this drama.
I remember when i want watch this drama on Youtube everyone almost complained about the Plot and Female Lead was too weak and this drama ends up on my waiting list. User @bibiyee convinced me to watch since I don't familiar with Li Shi Yao acting. I love Huang Yunyun and Dong Yi, they are quite underrated and no one of my drama friends talk about them.Surprisingly, I enjoy this drama since i lower my expectation. Neither of Male Leads have green flag attitude they got their own red flag. The plot is not too dragging.
Huang Yunyun tends to play fickle female lead and the backstory of her action is make me understand since all her life was dedicated to ML (Li Shiyao) and know nothing about outside of the world.
Maybe it's just me but Li Shi Yao looks unwell in this drama maybe he got sick but he still delivered as scumbag manipulator ML. Dong Yi as SML are quite look green flag but scheming person. He kidnapped FL for power play (Lucky FL are quite accepting since she wanted to run away from ML)
The ending was okay even i prefer FL to heal herself first but I remember this is period drama.
Still recommended if you can tolerate anyone weakness character or scheming men who used woman for their power play.
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Mature Romance Story
I have watched Wang Gege-Wang Kaimu previous drama before and like it. I decide to watch since i like the CP and the plot seems decent and different compare to their previous one. Their chemistry in untouchable and it become one of my favorite on screen CP for both actors.Since the previous one is more lean into romcon. It's kind of not too melodramatic but it quite mature romance. Love FL and ML character and relationship growth feel like you seeing sprout into little flower. The way they both try to release their inner trauma due their parents divorce are quite realistic and not too heavy. Too bad they kind toned down ML profession (since it's quite sensitive for the country).
Recommended if you want to see slice of life mature romance.
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Zhang Chi is sole saviour in this drama
I watch many version and this is still watchable to me. Lily Zai suits kind of meek character even her crying scene is not very convincing but with her manner she make it like broken bunny. Zhang Chi is the soul of this drama, he could make FL character flaws was not shown too much. The Chemistry is there even there is not burning too much. It has slightly 20% of their efforts. The Plot is actually quite slow paced that make you can sleep because there is dragged on the middle while they abruptly solved it fast.Only recommended if you are fans of of both actors.
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Sexual Tension with hidden Wattpad like story
Zhao Tingyi chemistry with Song Yujia is quite burning and full of sexual tension even there is not much hot kisses. Song Yujia suits ML who has mature vibe instead of younger boys.The FL ex backstory has weaker point that make story less interesting.
The FL ex and ML enemy in the end was quite funny in the end.
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Quite promising but Chaotic Ending (in both way)
I never though this drama is slowly turn to be reverse harem. But i quite enjoy the chaotic of the relationship.The Plot is about FL found her husband had affair with green tea and want to divorce him. She went to bar to met stranger with mask who happened to be ML and just hooked up and left. ML was devastated and want to search FL without know her real identity. But FL met ML by knowing he is her husband uncle. Because she is too scared of him She search younger man who pretends to be her personal secretary.
I like how despicable SML aka FL ex husband character progression even he didn't deserve to be with FL he is just want to redeem himself to become slave and make his mother furious. The bonds between the MLs are quite harmonious despite they dislike each other
The ending is quite chaotic, She just got her harem without any commitment.
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The Refined version of Gu Xin Wan-Attorney Yan
There is many version of Gu Xin Wan-Attorney Yan plot and nothing could beat Yuyin Shen Haonan version until i saw this version.The plot is meticulously well written without leaving abrupt and correct the flaws of previous version (the son involvement in this story, ML met his son, FL redemption from ML family, FL confront her father and her stepmother, FL tried to open her heart to ML). The cat mouse between the couple is not dragged like previous version and i like how ML are quick witted to realize FL is not guilty from her crime. Du Yafei and Ma Lejie chemistry unfortunately couldn't beat Yuyin and Shen Haonan version but plot wise they latter version got their benefit since they minimize the plot hole. The comedy in this version is barely exist and i still like how they fix the plot holes that previous version couldn't hide.
If you focused on plot, i suggest to watch this version instead.
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My personal favorite Wen Xi-Shang Chen version
I watch this last year and people prefer the first version while my best version are going to Xia Ningjun-Yu Yutong version.The production level is slightly lower than the first version, but the plot, logic, details, and acting are all superior to the first version. While the ML and FL in this script are aloof, they're far from being completely unresponsive. They still experience emotional shifts when interacting with people they know well-you can connect the emotion to the main lead since it was close to reality.
The plot was more refined than first version making the underlying logic more plausible. The adoptive mother's coldness towards the FL also becomes much more believable (in the first version, it just felt a bit inexplicable or like a typical short drama trope).The FL's birth mother makes her stance clear early on and uses stronger methods. While her performance might not be as striking as in the first version,
The storyline involving Zhou Yuan is more detailed and doesn't rely on belittling the FL to highlight the ML's strength. The biggest advantage is the increased interaction between the ML and FL, making the plot sweeter and warmer. It unfolds gradually, showing the journey from strangers to roommates, then to lovers, and finally to partners. The cool, aloof demeanor doesn't necessarily need to be artificially created; the male and female leads perfectly embody this. FL older brother appears on last of episode hinting the season 2 of this drama.
Ultra-recommended to watch.
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Mundane story with glittering effect
This is my first Wang Haozhen drama and always my first to go drama. The story is quite simple about how female lead and male lead met under blind date and getting married for a day until to found out they got wrong person. The got their relationship platonic since Male Lead are being forced to marry by his grandma and Female lead wants to get out from the house by making contractual marriage. The kisses is not that sensual but the feeling of longing is there. The chemistry between Wang Haozhen and Han Yutong is on there despite not getting much skinship (hope they can cooperate again). The ending is satyisfing. The things that i don't really like is how Female lead stepfather is not getting punished despite his bad behaviour. Recommend to people who want to watch non Han Yutong CP drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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Like the ambiguous tug of war of the leads
Watched this drama last year. Should i said Yuyin acting was getting better than her previous drama? Yes. I still select her drama based from my mood but this one was exception since Zhang Chi's performance always consistent. Both acting and production are excellent, with sophisticated aesthetics. The lead actors, compared to many previous versions, perfectly fit the roles, creating a strong chemistry. Yu Yin presents the character's resilience and vulnerability in layers.At first, it seems like only FL is trapped in the cage but soon, it's ML, cage; and finally, the world itself is a cage, and the process of breaking free is also a process of mutual healing between ML and FL. At the beginning, I completely understood FL and thought ML too obsessive and terrifying; but in the middle, I gradually understood ML. He was born only because of the word "suspected," had that kind of family in the alternate storyline, and was forgotten by everyone in the main storyline. Only FL could prove his existence, understand him, and see him, so he could only cling to it tightly. FL is also equally strong. Her journey from disliking ML to falling in love with him is portrayed very realistically, from initial attraction and hesitation to restraint, giving up, and finally, true love. The ambiguous, tug-of-war between the two characters is absolutely captivating.
The cons about this drama the relationship between the leads was not completely unfolded yet and too short.
Recommended if you like ambiguous tug of war of the leads
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The plot was actually fine but no sparks between the leads
Okay, i watched this because i liked Du Yafei acting and *cough* to be honest i am not really fond of Liu Xiyu acting style, she actually have wooden expression but her good expertise she could build some romance chemistry and decent kisses with her Male Leads but i think her attempts is failed despite they are have plenty of good kisses. The one things that annoyed me, only Du Yafei voice was not original while another characters seems to use their real voice.The development of their relationship feels unnatural; they didn't have much of a foundation beforehand, and then they suddenly slept together on their wedding day. It make me baffled.
The good point about this drama is SML. Although unknowingly in love and unable to get the girl, SML doesn't do anything inappropriate, making him more normal than the other male supporting characters in the same script.
FL isn't a naive innocent; she's clear-headed, independent, and rational, seeking revenge on the spot and handling situations calmly. ML is a perfect character: emotionally stable, gentle and considerate, and possesses the demeanor of a leader.
Although FL sometimes doesn't speak up, she doesn't really need to, ML notices anything amiss immediately, eliminating any possibility of misunderstanding. Besides, FL has a great older brother who helps her resolve internal family conflicts and acts as her support. From FL's perspective, the world couldn't be more perfect.
I still recommended this despite lack of spark between the leads
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I love how they put sexual innuendos in this drama
I watched this drama because my friend recommend Wu Yuhang works and saying he is tissue brand ambassador in this drama or to put it explicitly dai fei kei man, He Ling Yao is good kisser but Wu Yuhang was quite wild in this drama. His kisses was full of affection rather than lust which is kind of rare case on short drama. (Lin Fensong was included in this case that's why i enjoy his drama). It's not one of those intimate scenes that are intensely sexual but make you feel uncomfortable watching and its not just the sake for add the kisses for sake for buzz but it was related to the story.The plot was actually average about secret marriage office romance between cold killer but doting husband ML and meek rabbit FL but scriptwriter has skill to make this drama more entertaining. This director of this drama have skill about how to put nuances scene especially in those intimate scenes. There is many sexual innuendo scene in this drama which i don't mind at all since ML was borderline cannot control himself when he near FL. The Banana scene was too hilarious. The plot was okay in the first but it kind of dragged for a few minutes in the middle but they keep on track again. I was too relate about those poor office co-workers.
For the characteristic, ML is a top-tier character he was too clingy to FL and kept his image in office and FL is also incredibly intelligent. They've been childhood sweethearts, so even though some people try to sow discord, FL always believes in the ML always keeping quiet and never misunderstanding him, except for ML getting jealous while digging for wild vegetables. Most importantly, they completely trust each other and aren't easily swayed by others .I liked how ML handled his own enemies.
For the cons, thoses scars are quite lazy works for VFX people.
Recommended to watch.
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FL was quite most annoying person for transmigrated drama
I watched this yesterday since i liked recent Li You Lin and Jin Lu Ying collaboration and watch this drama. Both lead acting are decent especially Li You Lin ; he can transformed from cruel villain to clueless lovefool. I quite like puppy in this drama too bad his screentime was only for first part of drama.The plot is about FL who transmigrated into the ML's era as his first wife who died earlier while she reading history article about him-corrupt and cruel politician.ML was chooses to buried with his first wife. She is basically lackluster in modern era so she didn't develop everything like other transmigrated FL in other dramas. The first half FL just following her knowledge on her history article so she just want to divorce ML like ML promised when they married. ML already begun to fall for her. ML true feelings are revealed when she risks her life to shield him. FL just wants to prevent him from becoming corrupted and killing fewer people, but he ends up falling for FL and not wanting a divorce anymore
The supporting characters are also well-developed; the eldest sister-in-law and Lord Lu both have their moments.
The second half was frustrating, highlighting a man who's tight-lipped and a woman who lacks boundaries. ML and FL almost never fully trusted each other. I even suspected at one point that the FL loved Lord Lu even Lord Lu was quite confused or simple term FL is Lord Lu hardcore fans, I quite understand most of viewer frustrated with FL and i first didn't understand why ML want to be buried by his first wife but i need the explanation of FL first life as first wife.
I quite how the kisses was elevated from the first until the last one the romance chemistry between Li You Lin and Jin Lu Ying was quite good.
Quite decent watch if you are quite patient person. with FL stubbornness.
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Beside good kisses, nothing could satisfy me from this drama
I watched this even before i watched Liang Wenjing and Zhao Tingyi version but i couldn't enjoy this drama. I even tried to fasten the speed of drama to avoid dropped for this drama. I love Wang Xuan but i never found Yu Ling acting was not good-she needs some proper acting lesson; most of her drama are disappointing me. The only good thing in this drama was the kisses even the chemistry between the lead were average.The overall story is a mess, the pacing is terrible, the characters are ruined, almost all the supporting characters have been cut, and those who remain are just tools to make ML more better. ML characterization was too plain and has no charm. FL characterization was mess. She was so immature and childish and it feels i watched some of choppy idol drama instead of relating of FL situation.
I wont recommend this drama
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If you ignore the romance part, it was good.
I watched this as someone who had experience laid off when i was sick. So I will make review based from FL perspective.FL has no privilege. She's just like us—an unlucky person who gets laid off on her first day of employment, an ordinary person who stays up all night working on a proposal. Her story begins in the depths of despair and is completed through resilience. I like Liang Wenjing acting in here. It feels natural without being over cute in no place.
This drama is very well-made, especially the workplace scenes. Although there are some dramatic exaggerations, the set design is excellent, and the characters' development is clear. Many working professionals who watched this drama must have felt a jolt of unease (including me). The overly realistic plot created a strong sense of discomfort, especially the scene where they congratulated someone with sex, was particularly triggering. I want to tell young girls be very careful when you encounter this kind of so-called mentor in the workplace. This drama shows difficult for young women to discern whether a powerful figure's success is due to age, position, or love. Once you have a relationship with a powerful figure, all your hard work will be erased.
The cons is the romance part; Zhao Tingyi almost didn't show any chemistry with Liang Wenjing. It feels Liang Wenjing trying hard to build up the chemistry but Zhao Tingyi builds some invisible wall for her. Don't know why Zhao Tingyi skills in here kind of being nerfed. If the chemistry were there, it would be more better.
Still recommended to watch.
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