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I am impressive with leads healing power

Okay i watched this because of Wang Nan. Yuan Yuhan's acting is good. Both of leads have great acting skills, delivering excellent micro-expressions and various physical reactions. However, the drama is also incredibly mindless and melodramatic.

For the summary, ML and FL were sweet couple but FL is raped by her stepmother's son. Her father stabs the stepmother's son and goes to jail. Then, FL pretends to be with SML and dumps ML and ML got accident.ML has two car accidents, attempted suicide twice, and suffered numerous injuries, yet he survives. FL attempted suicide once by jumping off a building, her father died, she experienced a mental breakdown, recovered, and was able to continue working. FL jumped from the 21st floor and didn't die. Instead, she tormented ML to the point of being heartbroken. Then, FL received a new job offer and went to work. When she was discussing business, she ran into the ML again. This time, there was another car accident and suicide attempt. After that, the two of them finally talked things out.

After that, the two of them finally talked things out. All the hardships they faced were given to them by the other. ML and FL cried their hearts out, their emotions raging, and they finally reached each other's side despite their physical limitations. If you enjoy classic Korean dramas about terminal illnesses or want to vent your emotions and have a good cry, you should definitely check this out. I just watch this drama on my manic era so i just enjoy to see both the leads cried their heart.

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When soft person wants to do revenge

I watched this drama at the day the drama released since there is no interesting drama beside Xu Mengyuan and Zhang Hongming one. If you see romance drama, this drama is not for you. I liked this drama since the logic is still plausible.

For the plot, in first life FL was being domestically abused by ML and lost 4 daughters to human trafficker, she cannot take it anymore and killed her husband and off course she going to jail to repent. She spent her time in jail and got accidently killed by her inmate (she will be crucial person in her second life) and got reborn. In second life, FL got her memory and skill based from what she learn in jail and want to take revenge to her dad, her stepmother, her stepbrother and her scumbag husband in first life.

Her purpose on second life was to living with her grandmother, little girl, and aunt who didn't have long life on her first life. She still got marriage trauma in first life and just want to live her life. ML actually was her ex boyfriend and she break ups with him to marry her scumbag husband. ML actually still loves FL but FL told she cannot get marry in her lifetime. He respect that but still try to get his luck. Her scumbag ex husband was shameless guy and he still got reminisce of his first life since he always wondering if he supposed to marry FL.

Her doubtful thought about her revenge was perfectly pictured and it was my favorite part of this drama. Her grandmother told FL she doesn't need to cost her own life for revenge sake and she needs to enjoy her life when she was doubting herself what kind of revenge she should take for the people who wronged her.

The cons is we never know what kind of ML life after he broke up with FL in first life. Which is kind of potential plot for this drama. ML was positive guy and his actual dream was being lawyer. He supports FL by become FL investor on her bakery shop.

For the villains, the scumbag husband was kind of annoying sociopath person. I liked how FL was play smart when her father and stepmom want to sell FL after her scumbag husband become cripple man. The stepbrother death was quite of heavy blow for stepmother since she always prioritize him more than FL.

Recommended to watch if you want to watch humane revenge drama.

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Just for pure CP enjoyer.

Okay i watched this Zhang Jinyi and Lu Huanyu for years ago and it basically Du Ya Fei and Meng Na version with simplified plot.

For the summary, in the ancient time ML and FL are a General and Sect Leader daughter. FL is eventually murdered by the Emperor while realized ML feeling for her. FL travels to the modern era and inhabits the body of the ML's wife. ML was forced into marriage and is very cold with his wife. FL lead also wants a quick divorce to end the marriage but ML reluctant to let her go. The chemistry between the leads were good but the plot was too basic.

Recommended to watch if you CP fans.

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Don't excepting this drama

There is one unspeakable rule when i want to watch duanju for Wang Xiao Yi: Never expected too much for her romance drama. She is quite good at non romance drama role but her magic doesn't work non romance drama. Her kisses skill was quite evolved from her drama with Ye Haoran but the hot kisses means nothing if they don't have any chemistry.
Wang Xiao Yi's acting felt a bit over the top at times, such as when she calls the ML "husband" in public, which felt a little "dramatic." Also, the scenes in the early episodes where she tries to seduce ML (I know it's probably scripted) felt a bit overdone. It makes me feel like the she isn't quite suited to this type of role. Liang Siwei is just another Liang Siwei, there is nothing to complain except the chemistry doesn't seems work for me and i just forget the drama after i watch this.

The plot is the same old trope of a wealthy, unloved FL reclaiming everything. The story is fairly standard, and the plot is a bit short, but it does have its unique aspects. From the beginning, the FL has a clear goal: to regain her company shares. She beats up any bad guys she sees, which is hilarious and strangely satisfying to watch. ML also knows the FL's intentions from the start and falls in love with her before she does, so he's always jealous. At least the FL character was not miserable.

Not sure if i want to recommend this drama unless you're hardcore fans of leads.

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I supposed to be happy when original plot was upgraded but...

I watched the original one last year and just realized there is another adaptation by Gong Fang Ni and Zhang Liren. The plot was quite upgraded and the duration way longer than original version but there is something wrong with this drama. The leads chemistry was none to be seen and they make it serious and losing the comedy aspect so the result FL in here were quite do anything without thinking about the consequence and end up looking careless. Oh they still add the violence part on mental inward for 30 minutes so viewer discretion is advised.

Okay the weakest point in this drama is unfortunately, Zhang Liren. He really not showing any attraction to FL and i found he was rather passive in anything making the ML character less interesting. I would like if they focused on romance, they could build up the relationship first but since there no chemistry, no spark and either comrades. It feels like stranger helping each other. Gong Fang Ni really tried liven up her character as FL but the dynamic between the leads are quite disjointed.

I don't want to spoiling too much there is big change on original version either you'll like if you're on romance or you will hate it since it defying logic..

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I remember how i rewatched this back on the time.

I need to make confession , this is one of two favorite drama with Meng Na and Du Ya Fei i really liked. The chemistry between the leads are amazing, and they're unlikely to work together again, so i really cherish this drama. Du Ya Fei acting was not the best in here but he embraced the modern scumbag husband. Meng Na finally got strong FL character after her damsel in distress from her 2023-2024 dramas i watched.

For the summary, in the ancient time ML and FL are a marquis and his wife. ML leaves for war on their wedding night, leaving FL to support the marquis's household alone. Unexpectedly, she receives a false report about ML and is eventually murdered by the traitor. FL travels to the modern era and inhabits the body of the ML's wife. ML was forced into marriage and is very cold with his wife. FL lead also wants a quick divorce to end the marriage and find her beloved marquis (FL suspects ML has also traveled through time). The time-traveling FL is heroic and ML gradually falls in love. The revenge plot is satisfying.

Recommended to watch if you CP fans or just want to got nostalgia.

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I enjoy this drama

I watched this last year and finally Chen Gang gets a proper good drama with good chemistry. I was repeated this drama since it was quite simple more than the synopsis.

The whole cast has excellent acting skills, good looks and intelligence. The romance between Qin Tianai and Chen Gang is sweet and they have an interesting sparks. Before the amnesia, FL pursued ML. After the amnesia, ML pursued the FL. The revenge plot is intricate and step by step. The villain is intelligent and non-traditional one so it was quite good. The dual-strength setup is amazing, and the final gunfight scene is the coolest I've ever seen in a short drama.

ML's younger brother was the unfortunate people. He was caught up in the feud between the ML and their father. ML probably only saw the younger brother as the child of the couple who forced his mother to commit suicide. ML's younger brother just wanted to be with the ML, but was always getting pushed away by ML and every action that he did was quite understandable.

The plot is fast-paced, with not a single unnecessary episode. FL is incredibly intelligent; unlike some dramas where things seem obvious, she investigates immediately upon noticing something suspicious and quickly uncovers the truth. There are some heart-wrenching moments, but because they are presented in reverse chronological order, they are completely acceptable. The kissing scenes are natural and well-filmed.

Recommended to watch some action drama.

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The content is too much so it feels disjointed.

I watched this with slightly fast forward 1,75x. I watched this because of Jia Yixuan. Ye Haoran in not his younger brother role was the one i quite eager to see. The chemistry was better than their first collaboration.

The plot starts with FL being chased in the forest and falling into a pit temple. She is attracted by a painting; the man and woman in the painting look exactly like the woman in her dream. FL touches the painting and forms a symbiotic pact with the people in it. ML, a nine-headed serpent demon, emerges from the painting. FL is a reincarnated demon hunter.

FL fiancé and three others plot to kill her, luring her into the forest. Later, even FL fiancé pulls out a knife, but FL is still blinded by love, thinks her fiancé is good person and would never harm her. Even ML couldn't get her way of thinking since he thinks she is stupid. This is the cliche part of the drama. The power will backfire and kill the FL If they don't unite, the nine heads of the ML will die one by one. what a great material for angst drama.

After the serpent demon tells FL countless times, she still doesn't believe him. We arrive at 1/4 of the story. Later in the series, FL finally discovers that FL fiancé is having an affair and has drugged her grandmother with sleeping pills.. This is after she has already vandalized the snake demon's house, sprinkled realgar powder on it, and burned it down. FL finally get her brain function back.

There's the snake clan wedding. and then a person who claims to be the snake mother appears. Didn't you two form a sympathetic contract? ML only appears after FL has been whipped many times by this villain. Later, ML uses his spiritual power to save FL's grandmother, a nine-headed serpent. ML refuses to harm the FL, so he refuses to cooperate, leaving only three heads... The evil snake woman then steals the ML's medicine, the two sleep together, and FL dies. Then, the nine-headed serpent's brother, an eight-headed serpent (the evil boss), appears.

Well, the past and present life plots are somewhat plausible, but the content is a bit too much and make headache somehow feels a bit disjointed. There are also quite a few bad guys. FL ex-fiancé at the beginning and the three parts of FL's aren't very smart—these two bad guys are quite active. Later, the snake clan villains are also quite active. I don't understand why this drama can get happy ending not because i don't like the leads but i feel it still doesn't feels right when the FL dies it lacks a certain feeling or maybe my brain is need to be upgraded instead.

Recommended if you are fans of the actor

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The best ending for the adaptation

I watched this last year. First of all, I must say that the three main actors are all very good-looking. Their characters, acting skills, and appearances are all very suitable. Wang Yanxin portrayal of ML was quite calm compared to Zhang Chi and Chen Si.
Qian Zhe as SML was not too hateful as Zeng Xitang or Gao Ming version, and Meng Na as FL was composed like Han Yu Tong version. I quite liked Meng Na and Wang yan Xin chemistry despite their age gap.

FL isn't weak. She's wary of her mother-in-law's schemes and always has a backup plan. She doesn't have any lingering feelings for SML; she cuts ties cleanly and decisively, and she'll even confront him herself. But the villains are just too wicked; FL is either kidnapped or on her way to being kidnapped.

The ending in this version was quite best since they don't used open ending like other version.

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Quite decent Male Harem drama.

I watched this with my friend since he is quite avid male oriented enjoyer drama and i asked him to give me non Du Zhao, Wu Hao and Yan Hao drama. I noticed it was Xie Zhe Chen who played the Yang Duo Jie from How Dare You (Long drama). The girls were not stiff on acting. I will give warning if you not comfortable with Male Harem, you can skip this drama.

ML (Sun Jian) is an unemployed college graduate from modern times, unexpectedly travels to the fictional "Da Qian Dynasty," becoming a poor scholar facing a survival crisis. To address the population problem, the imperial court implements a "first wife policy," forcing unmarried men to marry. FL is bound to three wives with vastly different identities by the system he boughts 3 women who falls into misery and people mock ML who looks old and three wives's unfortunate destinies.

Lets differs the 3 wives character:
Zhao Ling Er: A royal princess, calm, wise, and skilled in strategy.
Liu Yan: The eldest daughter of a military family, highly skilled in martial arts, and with a strong personality.
Su Yao: A merchant's daughter, proficient in business and possessing abundant resources.
I liked how this drama show three wives their strengths, breaking away from the traditional "subordinate" role and becoming key allies in the comeback. I liked how they give equal screentime to 3 wives story.

During a hunt, ML is ambushed by bandits. He and his three wives fights to subdue the bandits and bring them under his command. ML and his three wives go from being forced into a bond to sharing weal and woe, and their emotions gradually deepen. For example, Liu Yan's initial dislike turns into admiration, and Su Yao helps him overcome difficulties using her business network. ML also uses modern knowledge to resolve crisis, such as developing hybrid rice to solve food shortages and cracking down on local bullies.

This drama contains political Intrigue: ML is implicated in a cheating scandal in the imperial examinations and framed by the powerful minister Later, he joins forces with the high-ranking official Gu Zijian and the physician Chu Qingcheng to escape from prison and fight back.

Recommended to watch if you can tolerate male harem with political Intrigue. The wives are not wallflower like usual male-oriented drama.

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In this drama, your math skill was not required

I watched this long time ago and tried to rewatch again. The story is kind of generic plot on duanju. FL found her husband got affair with SFL and she want divorce. ML helps FL and ask her for marriage FL reluctantly accept. Chen Yun Ting character are quite good but Meng Lu character lacks charm beside being older woman. SML aka FL ex husband has quite weird logic why he think FL divorce him and she want him while he cheats. I really hate when man talks "We just did what usual man do" at infidelity.

I am not good at math but their age was confusing. How ML work on FL company ten years ago while his current age was 22 years old. Is child labor illegal in China? Scriptwriter needs to learn math for character age.

Only recommended for fans of the actor. Not worth to rewatch.

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Long Xi performance was the drama saver.

I watched this for Li Lei but ends up liking Long Xi performance in this drama. She excels the acting and personally i quite like her performance based for all adaptation i watch and FL in this version is independent, clear-headed, intelligent, and strong.
She is not too passive like the other version. There is no sex scene, but it is still quite good due Li Lei and Long Xi chemistry.
The problem in this drama was Li Lei and Wang Lin acting were quite not really good and it feels they are just eye candy for the drama. The sudden ending left me feeling unsatisfied. This is first version and the plot was not quite plausible to watch. I only recommended this drama if you are hardcore fans of the actors.

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Turns out i was mad at the two collaboration.

Okay I watched this few years ago. And I remember why i was mad at He Cong Rui-Bai Yan combo beside Ye Chong. They are not compatible since i feel they are acting in different drama. The character felt disjointed. He Congrui doesn't have the older man/older woman vibe, and Bai Yan doesn't have the younger woman/older woman vibe. The way He Congrui and Bai Yan acted together made the viewing experience somewhat uncomfortable. He Congrui seemed more like the younger one, while Bai Yan seemed more like the older one, making the whole drama feel a bit awkward.

FL is innocent, cute, naive, and romantic, while the ML has been plotting for a long time. Because he likes her, because she studies art, and because he was traumatized by her brother's death, he donated an art building and a psychology building to her school. Because she likes flowers, he bought her a refrigerator full of flowers. There's practically no drugging or a vicious female supporting character; it's just a sweet and heartwarming little story. But when the plot were good and the character are mismatch, you cannot help but imagine what if the lead characters played by someone else.

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