Bijou

Ignore this version for your sanity.

I checked this drama after Li Shengxuan version and this is worst decision i ever made. Bai Xinyang acting was never improved from i started watching Chinese short drama. I wonder how he can keep his stiff acting for all the entire drama i ever watch (i watched around 5 dramas when he was the main lead and his acting was indeed bad even his supporting role on Wang Nan recent drama was not that good). Not to mention the Female Leads, i don't ever watched Zhang Rui En drama but the chemistry between them was non-exist, it feels like she reciting the dialogue. Avoid this, Avoid this, Avoid this. Unless you're blind hardcore fans of both actors.

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Still falls onto generic drama.

I watched this drama and somehow FL was quite weaker and more humane than first version. While First version shows Japanese Heroine optimistic style FL this one still leans on to generic weak duanju FL while still possessing ambitious studious girl. FL was more weak heart than first version because she stills believe her mom and evil brothers. This drama dont show redemption to FL family which make me unsatisfied. Wang Qian acting stills decent but somehow she is not memorable which is make me forgetting i had watch other Lim Siwang version more than Zhang Yinfei version.

Recommended if you are fans of actress.

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Nonsense drama

I watched this last yar since i like Teng Zewen and having drama marathon for her. Not a fans of Tian Xuning acting and i feel his expression in here is so unnatural and the acting is so obvious. The chemistry actually barely exist despite few good kiss scene but the plot is utterly nonsense. The emotion feels so lacking. But for the anti-climax is the few last episode. I just saying what the hell was going on?
For simple summary, FL was mute and ML hates her. ML has amnesia and having mistaken FL identity to SFL(typical plot). ML tortures FL since FL is ML secretary and use her to get leverage for his client. Anything ML did has no redemption. For some reason ML got intimate with FL and FL was pregnant with ML son, makes SFL angry and she scheme with SML to harm FL baby. ML got his memory back when FL wants to divorce him. FL loses his baby and the rest is wife chasing which doesn't looks sincere for me.
Supporting casts acting was questionable especially SML like his existence are just suddenly appear and make everything messier than actual story,

Wont recommend this drama even you have low tension.

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Male Torture drama~ Yee~ Haw~

I watched Yuan Yuhan and Liu Xiaoxu drama since LXX recent drama with the FL was not to my liking and realized it was on my shelves for long time. I only dared to watch it because I heard it was supposed to be a male lead-torture drama. I genuinely can't watch dramas that torment FL now. I originally thought it would be a typical chasing wife drama, but it turned out to be a memoir of a deceased wife, since the FL dies in episode seven. The rest is all about ML gradually discovering the truth. To be honest, I don't pity the ML at all . Some people think he was also deceived, but five years he couldn't see the FL's sincerity for five years. Based on that alone, he doesn't deserve her love. Even if he didn't like FL, after the SFL caused her miscarriage and lifelong infertility, he still said such hurtful things to her, which shows he wasn't a good person to begin with. So I think his ending is quite good; he deserved it. For FL's perspective, I genuinely hope her rebirth later on is real. She's suffered so much; I truly feel sorry for her and hope she can get the love she craves. Or, if she didn't die, SML could heal her later—he's really good person.

I don't have mood for watching tragic dramas, but I watched it entirely for Liu Xiaoxu and Yuan Yuhan's acting. Yuan Yuhan doesn't have many scenes; most of the later ones are Liu Xiaoxu's solo performance, a true acting showcase! Liu Xiaoxu is amazing. Of course, Yuan Yuhan's crying scenes are also superb, personally i quite like this pairing since they have wide range of acting.

If you are on mood for torturing yourself with tragic drama, this drama is your answer.

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Generic drama and hated FL characterization.

I watched this since i was curious about Zhang Junya after watching his drama with Lin Qiting and his acting was quite okay despite being typecast for Mafia-CEO like with tend of loving his wife. The plot was generic acceptable and the chemistry seems too forced. I quite like He Tian Tian's wardobe in here her red dress is beautiful. Personally i really don't like FL characterization in this drama she is supposed to be strong and smart but somehow He Tian Tian acting was kind of subpar and have no charm. They dragged the mistaken identity until 57 episode and somehow ML has no dignity while FL mocks him.

Only stays for Zhang Junya though and his secretary was quite interesting character.

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Plot was more refined and comedy aspect are too strong

Although i hated some of popular adaptation of this drama, sometimes i never realized if i am masochist or someone who looks for perfect version. Actually this version was not bad compared to the popular one. The plot is rich and the pacing is tight. The first 40 episodes are excellent, packed with laughs and incredibly sweet. ML speaks earliest from all the version and has the most dialogue, and his character development is the most natural, with the most detailed transformation. It's not a melodramatic story where he suddenly becomes talkative after a couple of jealous moments or when saving FL. The little skits between ML and his mother, Wang, even have a sequel, which is quite entertaining (Huang Shuaishuai actually got wit skill even not like Sun Yue but i quite like his antics).

Another duanju problem they got good pacing and somehow in the middle the plot is disjointed not sure if the scriptwriter have changed or its a norm. The pacing of the last 40 episodes slows down a bit, and the plot feels somewhat disjointed. Although the story is the most complete, resolving the conflict between the two younger brothers, the resolution feels simplistic and childish, leaving "huh?" feeling. ML's character is as perfect as ever—gentle, considerate, and easily appeased. FL, however, starts strong but declines a bit. She's intelligent and understanding in the beginning, but suddenly becomes less intelligent and lacks boundaries in the middle FL character transformation was quite unnatural.. She's completely oblivious to and ignores ML's obvious jealousy. If ML and FL were in the same position, this would be a major flaw. It seems that female-oriented content is more forgiving of FL. The lead actors' performances are solid, especially FL. SFL, who also rose to prominence, delivers a very good performance, bringing her character to life. She comes across as genuinely cute and talkative, not just noisy. ML has a good physique and is generous. Even the younger brother's eyebrow acting is superb (laughs).

The good things the villains screentime is minimal so its quite full comedy, recommended to watch.

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Lin Qiting was sole reason i watch this.

I watched this drama long time ago for Lin Qiting sake since i quite like her show even in her Male oriented drama. Wang Qian Shuo acting sometimes hit and miss for me and this is the sole reason i quite lazy to make review for this drama and end up rewatching for memory reminisce and it still decent drama afterall.

Lin Qiting always plays smart FL (this is one of her charm). At first, I thought she was weak and always bullied by her younger sister and SML, requiring MLto protect her. But actually, she had already guessed ML's identity, yet she didn't expose him and let him play around—she's quite doting and understanding quite different from other show.

Wang Qian Shuo performance in this drama was okay to watch but not on his best nor his worst. He plays younger brother ML well but some of his scene was stiff but i forgive him since ML was not to overbearing like general duanju formula.

The antagonist is quite old school style and the actor who played SML delivers.

Recommended to watch if you have nothing to watch or want to see Lin Qiting on her dominant character.

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Good Kisses with no harmony

I watched this since i have nothing to review due lack of duanju updates in MDL and personally there is many good kisses from both of the lead (Well, it's Zhang Shan) but it lack harmony (it feels they only doing good kissing without any feeling involvement and it's so textbook acting from Zhao Guanyu) but the relationship growth between the lead was quite consistent. Huang Xingrou successfully make my blood boils as usual since his character was quite stupid narcissistic husband. The plot is quite well-written and ML grandparent was quite refreshing character. I dont like SML grandfather in here he is quite passive manipulative person. Not to mention SFL was quite annoying and her acting was too old school type. It stills have generic traits of duanju (Kidnapping, Mistaken Identity) so for someone who hates usual script of duanju you can skip this.

Only recommended since it has good kissing scenes.

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Still okay to watch.

I actually watch few version and have lukewarm opinion about the script. This version takes a slightly bittersweet approach. FL is adorable and well-behaved. ML stills good match for FL. In this version, ML's family background isn't as bad, and he admits his mistakes quickly. There are many interactions between the ML and FL; the male lead dotes on and loves the female lead, even saying during their breakup, "Why didn't she play the long game? Why didn't she overcome her difficulties before dumping him?" She even blamed herself for not being there for her during her painful period. The chemistry between Li Ya Ya and Li Ke Le are still passable to watch but not to make your heart fluttering. Still recomended if you dont really like angst and bittersweet drama.

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For some reason it it reminds me for indie film rather than duanju.

I watched this drama thanks to Tiktok advertisement and not really regret my choice. The topic is about older woman young man romance and this is one of the best one in duanju. I afraid this is most notable Wu Tian Hao and Lin Zixuan works. The cast team is doing gods works; excellent; the FL truly embodied a 29-year-old career woman, and ML resembled a 19-year-old young rich heir. I don't really buy the romance in this drama but the ambiguity wins me but i don't really want them to be together, This is the reason i give this drama 7 ratings.

The director team is the best; the production quality is even better than some long dramas. The switching between long and short shots, and the subtle camera movements during scene transitions, are all incredibly skillful. I am not pro at videography but this drama has some indie film feels rather than usual duanju.

The plot was relatable, a rare find in short dramas with normal price levels and a realistic legal system. ML was a cunning, slightly naive heir to a wealthy family, while FL was a cunning, powerful female lawyer. Their age and social status created many problems, which they resolved, but throughout the series, they remained true to their hearts and steadfastly chose each other. It was a mutually supportive relationship between an older woman and a younger man.

Recommended if you like the logical plot about older woman and young man.

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Drama Challenge: Find Bai Yan

I watched this drama because of Bai Yan and finally she got collaboration with Xie Yu Wang and i was baffled when i watched this because Bai Yan presence is more like guest star more than main character and the SFL tends to become Main character. The chemistry between the leads is only based on their looks. The interactions between them in the flashback and reunion scenes between them are reduced for supporting character.

The plot was a typical tale of a rich girl and a poor boy reuniting after a breakup, except the child and father are reunited first and instinctively recognize each other. It also includes some tropes about a pre-existing family marriage. The fresh concept is about retro setting.

Xie Yuwang really got soaked in the rain scene, that deserves praise. There are too many scenes these days where actor/actress just spray their hair with a couple of sprays and look dry when the rain scenes.

I was quite disappointed with this drama and wont recommend if you want to see Bai Yan.

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FL revenge was quite efficient

I watched this because of Chen Si and Jia Yixuan and it was actually decent drama but for some reason i put this drama on shelf and rewatch again for better review

A pure sweet drama disguised as a revenge story. ML actually know he's being schemed against but still insisting on spoiling FL trope is incredibly charming. The kissing scenes are frequent and intense, and the emotional entanglement is more captivating than the revenge plot. It's a very comfortable drama to watch as background sweetness. The kisses was alright and the first scene was quite padded kisses for me.

The plot is relatively complete, tight, and logically clear and smooth. ML and FL are both well-developed. ML is love-struck, although there's the trope of FL saving ML when he was a child (that trope is generic, but it makes sense, because otherwise how could people from different social circles easily get to know each other?). That's why ML likes and helps FL but his love for her is genuine. FL knew how to use ML's love and power to defeat the bad guys one by one, and she also recognized his good qualities, gradually falling in love with ML.

ML recognized FL their first meeting, secretly investigated her identity, and learned about her past, which led to his repeated help to her. FL is intelligent and resourceful. Although she initially wanted to take revenge through a man's power, she is quite smart compare to other character in another drama.

Recommended to Watch

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