Bijou

The first half of drama were fine but it went downhill afterward

I watched this last year because both actors are likable. You need to know the first scene about the Shower Kiss was that hot. Zhang Shan is one of great kisser in duanju. Sexual Tension between Yao Guanyu and Zhang Shan was there.

The first half of the drama was quite fine when FL wants to stay away from ML and ML tried to get her. The major turnoff was half of this drama until the end of drama, FL didn't have a backbone, she just followed her foster mother advice and ML was to scared to rebel from her mother. It was a snoozefest and dragged the same problem without any proper solution.

Was on verge of dropping this drama and i tried to watch with speed of 1.75x and it's not worth it.

Only for Hardcore fans.

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Yu Peishan needs to get more non scumbag role.

I watched this since my friends said this is Yu Peishan non-scumbag role and you need to watch this. Xu Bodi/ Wang Xi acting was quite fine and she is not artificial cute.

I thought it was usual plot of a scumbag regretting his actions, but i was wrong; FL amnesia is just her awakening for the truth.

FL loses her memory (not fake amnesia), she's is very kind ML constantly trying to make amends. Because her family ignored her for two years due to amnesia, only ML stayed by her side and cared for her every day. FL cuts her toxic family and therefore, she's quite dependent on him. ML is deeply in love with her; even before her amnesia, even she treated him badly, he never left. After her amnesia, he's very good to her, and he becomes anxious and insecure, afraid that she'll regain her memory and leave him. The kisses was good. Yu Peishan quite good kisser and the relationship growth between FL and ML pace was right. The romance between FL and ML are very sweet, and even in the last few episodes when the FL regains her memory, there's no heartbreak; she openly tells the male lead she loves him. No angst included.

Every time I see a Chinese short drama like this, I wonder why SML always confident the FL won't leave him? This one is the same; he realizes he loves the FL halfway through, but it's too late.

There is flaw about ML was trying Mango Yogurt from FL while he was allergic to it. But overall it didn't affect the quality of this drama

Recommended to Watch.

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Everyone is crazy (in both way)

I watched this because i love all three actors in here and finally Yu Long is playing as antagonist (not with his real CP) so i can watch in ease. Zhang Jinyi acting was commendable and her chemistry with Liang Siwei is overflowing and the kisses scene were so playful.

Plot is about ML is released from prison and gives the FL a mission: to get pregnant with his brother's child to sabotage his arranged marriage. The female lead is shocked: "...What?" ( I am with FL in this time)

This drama reminds me of Zhen Ziqi-Zhao Xixi drama but with difference ML initially had feelings for the FL for the first time, leading to some regret, but this initial attraction wasn't enough to overcome his initial plans. Later, his feelings intensified, unable to resist. Liang Siwei can create portrayal of the changes in his feelings for the FL—his initial attraction and subsequent regret

Two crazy MLs, one is a tough-talking but soft-hearted god, the other is a ruthless person who pretends to be weak but actually strong. Poor FL is caught in the middle. She's already in a quagmire, yet she still has a kind heart. Forced to navigate between two dilemmas, she seeks survival and a new life.

Although FL is being held hostage by ML, she knows how to negotiate, resist, and even manipulate the MLs. FL's ability to discern the problem with the tea and use it to her advantage is commendable! Zhang Jinyi is such a perfect fit for the role.

ML's brother is a complex and multifaceted character, offering many twists and turns; you know he's bad, but he remains enigmatic. I like Yu Long quirky charm in this drama.

Personally the team want to give Hong Kong style cinematography but somehow ended using too many blue filter.

Recommended to Watch.

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Decent Wen Xi-Shang Chen version

I was watching this drama last year and i really eager to make a review since i quite obsessed with Wen Xi and Shang Chen version.

Zhang Yilun nailed the realistic CEO; his cold expression is quite intimidating and his acting was not overly excessive. Personally i am not really fond of Wang Yujing acting but she slightly better in this drama but need to level up her acting skill. The chemistry is quite decent to watch.

The first half is somewhat similar to the third version, with many inner monologues, but it feels much more natural than the third version. The monologues contrast sharply with her outward actions, vividly portraying a cold-faced but warm-hearted character, thus highlighting the significance of the monologues. The scenes showcasing her strength are fully preserved: confronting her adoptive mother (without crying), confronting the professor, confronting the Zhou family, confronting her colleagues—a strong woman's image is fully presented.

The costumes, makeup, and props show that this is the limit of a low-budget production. There are plenty of kissing scenes filmed beautifully with a good atmosphere. The dialogue is fast-paced. The original voice acting and the lead actors' performances are also good, making for a very enjoyable viewing experience. The only drawback is the limited screen time for supporting characters, making the overall drama feel somewhat thin.

The biggest letdown on this version is older brother is completely unacceptable in every terms; his looks, dialogue, acting, and charisma are all lacking. Although his role is small, it's quite important for the story.

Although the supporting characters and family relationships were significantly cut, and the romance between the ML and FL was accelerated, the overall viewing experience is quite good.

Even this drama is not best adaptation you still need to watch this.

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It was decent drama

I was watching this because i like Liang Siwei and Zhang Jinyi. Both has overflowing chemistry and decent acting skill.

After watching this version, I realized just how bad the first version's scriptwriter was. It was clearly a good script, but the changes were a complete mess, a real waste of the first version's actors. This version has a clear storyline, a three-dimensional structure, a tight and smooth pace, and characters whose actions are consistent with their established personalities. The FL's past was incredibly dark, but the ML's tragic past was partly caused by the original FL.

ML becomes the FL's salvation, and at the same time, he reconciles with his past and no longer sees revenge as his life's purpose. The kiss was not too much but it was decent when the emotions are right, or when the plot requires it, is perfectly fine—fresh and not cheesy.

The only downside is the constant cigarette scenes; it's like smoking for the sake of smoking.

Recommended to Watch.

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Mixed emotion in this drama

I watch this for Zhang Jinyi because the makeup, hairstyle, clothing and filter are pretty good and it was the one the best Zhang Jinyi looks for me. The chemistry between her and Zhao Zhendong are satisfying but the plot is not for me. I remember Wang Kaimu-Ye Xinxin version which acclaimed the best adaptation is not for my liking too.

First episode inexplicably froze on the scene where the FL looks at the ML , and he suddenly takes off his glasses, turns around and glances back, and there's a long slow-motion shot, which made me a little awkward. There is mismatch fact on this drama which i annoyed they want to bring 70's-90's vibe and people using smartphone? this is not fantasy drama.

Maybe fans of both actor could enjoy this drama.

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Pure Revenge with No Romance

I waited this drama for last year and watch again in this year to make proper review.

Satisfying revenge drama with a strong FL. There's no romance, so you don't have to worry. It's not a case of the FL being stronger than the ML, and there are no generic seduction scenes. FL is rational, clear-headed, and decisive in her actions. The overall pacing is tight and smooth, with no empty talk.

FL never suffers a loss from beginning to end, making for a highly satisfying experience. The production is excellent, even dividing the series into chapters. The cinematography is superb, with well-controlled camera angles. Coupled with the FL's outstanding performance, the viewing experience is very immersive, even reminiscent of a blockbuster film. The only drawback is the rushed ending, and the villains throughout the series suffer from severe intellectual decline, resorting to nothing more than destroying people's innocence--a rather frustrating tactic.

Cheng Qiaosi as antagonist is decent enough but this is Han Yutong powerhouse acting showcase. Both of the lead are doing great job.

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

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This is for you, Sad Ending Enjoyer!

I give you warning if you don't like BE or Sad Ending go see another drama.

I quite like most of Peng Yao works. For Yang Peng Cheng, his works is hit-and-miss but i am not avoiding his work since i believe he can polish his acting skill. The chemistry between them has potential even there is almost no romantic moment.
The plot is about the FL seeks for ML who was young thug helps to fight her abusive uncle. The relationship between FL and ML from mutual use to mutual salvation and they found themselves "home".

My pet peeve to this drama, in the middle (eps 50 above) the plot was kind of dragged and ML mother death are biggest letdown to this drama. I understand the writer want to make tragedy drama but there is unnecessary to make ML mother died.

Recommended to someone who love BE.

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Decent Pseudo Older Sister-Younger Brother Romance aka Duanju's Sniper Butterfly

This is basically Sniper Butterfly duanju version and if i compared it. I still choose the Long Drama because Zhou Keyu chemistry with Chen Yanxi is *chef kiss* but since this is my review without comparing to the Long drama. I will recap my thoughts.

The Plot is about ML whose his stepdad and mother were passed away due accident. He is still on minor and need guardian for get a inheritance. Since his relative is only aiming for his inheritance, he choose FL who was his stepfather daughter as his guardian. The feeling between adoration and love was grow from ML while FL was being nonchalant while actually protect ML from his relative scheme.

I like how the drama make the romance growth more naturally since ML is on teenage phase (the bittersweet feeling about know his puppy love was not being appreciated) and how FL are still on her moral compass not to indulge ML desire.

Personally, I quite Zhang Hongming still needs a little acting lesson since few his emotional scene are not too convincing (I talk about his crying scene). Ironically Zhang Hongming on his teenage stage are quite decent compare to adult stage. The Adult stage of Zhang Hongming are quite not memorable although the fun part on the story was supposed to be on adult stage. I was too bored on almost last minute of the drama.

Luckily His chemistry with Jinzi wasn't too bad so i can finish the drama with clear mind.

I like how Jinzi portrayed her older sister persona even her smoking scene is obviously not from the heavy smoker. I wont say Its the best Jinzi drama but i will say its 5 best Jinzi drama i ever watch this year.

Recommended to watch if you want to see sniper butterfly on 1.25x speed compare to long drama.

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It was Okay but...

Finally i can see Zeng Hui with other Female Cast more than Han Yutong (I love the CP but paired the too much would give me aesthetic fatigue) and Zhang Jinyi is one of my favorite actress.

The Plot is ML wants to trap FL fiancé by sending him a woman to get FL attention. He pretend to calm down FL to become negotiator. He make strategy to get FL break up with his fiancé since ML fell in love with FL for 9 years.

Zeng Hui is good as Green Tea ML even there is no male lead could beat Wang Peiyan on this field. Zhang Jinyi is portrayed as decent FL who not easily being fool. Actually they could have get more chemistry but somehow Zeng Hui maintains to keep distance since he loves his IRL girlfriend so much.

Still recommended to Zeng Hui fans who are not into real CP fans

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Quite promising but there is many to improve

I Love Shi Xuejing and Wang Haozhen, but this is quite letdown for me since i like the plot very much (Office romance with slow pace). The chemistry is barely exist even both of them are gorgeous and the kiss is not helping that much.

Plot is about smarty plain looking FL aka Gu Yao with fool history of love since she getting cheated by her ex and going back to him twice (this part is make me pissed like how the writer make the hole on this story, they could make this part more better) while ML aka Zhou Zhengliang the divorcee man whose his past marriage only by paper to please his family and slowly attracted by FL as her new boss (the point which make me has expectation to this drama). ML tried to pursue FL while he misunderstand her thinking as FL replacement ex boyfriend while FL thinks too highly of ML since he got higher position and known as someone with charisma.

Still watchable but not the best drama for both actors.

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Got Sour feeling but first version still win despite many version!

First, I don't like this troupe (wont call it One Night Stand but FL is giving her virginity to ML due her blackmail about her bully cousin and poof she is disappeared after that while she know she was pregnant) but i watched it and this is the first version. The first version is follow the original novel so its kinda have sour feeling and morally grey ML. Fu Yushu can portrayed introverted but strong sense of boundaries since she is married by paper only when met Male Lead (Dong Yi) who didn't realized she is the chubby girl he had secretly loved with denial. Dong Yi is success to make ML douchebag without restrained since he just knew she is married but he just want to chase Female Lead. The tug-of-war feeling is there with complex feeling without being dragged on the middle. The ending is not clear for me but i still recommended it if you want get sour feeling and watch morally grey character.

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Cat Mouse couple with nice banter.

Just watched this drama. Its another uncle and nephew ex girlfriend relationship plot and secret marriage but i love how Feng Ming Chao showing his rizz as Uncle and his banter with Chen Luxi was worth to watch. The kisses had nice chemistry. Female lead brother was fun and her all family is not toxic. I just don't like how Second Male lead (Ji Jun Liang) was being obsessed with Female lead and his character was downhill in the end. The best part on this drama how Male lead put sticky note on Female lead when she sleeping and how both are playing cat& mouse with Female lead brother. The ending is so-so but still worth to watch for their banter.

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