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What a corny drama to start my journey.

I watch this on first month discover Chinese Short Drama and felt the plot was brainless at the time and my statement never changes.

FL married ML was for love, but unexpectedly, she was first sent to prison, then had her leg crippled. A fire resulted FL being accused of death. However, a month later, at a high-class banquet, "Anna," who has a similar face to FL, actively approaches ML, and a revenge plan unfolds.

For simple review ; revenge plot isn't satisfying.

The kiss was OK since it's Meng Na and Ma Xiao Yu. However, considering the filming timeline, it feels a bit awkward to watch.

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Mediocre drama with artificial sweetness.

I was so excited to see Ma Lejie in this drama, but I was very disappointed. The plot was so-so, and the sweetness was artificial. It's a cliché story: because the ML d is rumored to be dying, FL marries him as substitute bride of her pampered younger sister, using her medical skills to heal him. Then the sister tries to sabotage the wedding, and the FL gradually reveals her true identities as a jewelry design genius and a medicine god.

Actually, the substitute marriage was all planned by the female lead from the beginning to run from her abusive family. The performances of both leads were mediocre; the domineering CEO was annoying. I wonder if higher expectations lead to greater disappointment.

Maybe hardcore fans of both actor could enjoy this.

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Pure Revenge with little slip of romance

I watch this because i like Jia Yixuan and i surprised at the chemistry and how Jia Yixuan dominated Shen Haonan on kissing scene.

FL only seeks revenge, using and scheming against him. ML genuinely loves the female lead; she is the only light in his life. I like FL banter with SML even the force scene wasn't unnecessary.

If you want to see Shen Hao Nan break away from the typical domineering CEO persona, I highly recommend watching this. You can watch it without getting carried away. Although this character is yandere, he's blind, ruthless, and possessive to the extreme. It's not entirely forced love, but he still forces FL quite a bit. Some of the lines are really embarrassing.

I liked the ending, especially when FL acclaimed her lose. Recommended to watch.

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Not bittersweet but i don't fond with leads acting.

I watched two other versions. I enjoyed every single one. In the first version, the male and female leads' looks, costumes, and props were a bit lacking, but their acting was excellent. In this version, both the male and female leads are slightly like wood, In the third version, the female lead was too beautiful. I didn't like the male lead's looks at first, but I gradually found him very handsome. The mother became a good person, and the ending was the sweetest in this version.

The second version has less of the bittersweet tension of the first, and the acting is a bit wooden. There are more kisses, and the kisses happen earlier. Several potentially sweet moments were cut—ML applying sunscreen to the female lead, ML worrying about her getting cold sitting on the ground after their argument—all gone. The production team was also a bit on budget; the pet dog was replaced with a potted plant…Everyone become more dramatic, and FL's mother is also more sharp-tongued, leading to the FL cutting ties with her. ML lacked the roguish charm of the previous version; he looked too innocent. He needs to work on his acting.

For three version this is my least of the version.

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Comedy turn forced sentimental.

I watch this when i want to see more Li Li Zai works and this works is....mess.

FL transmigrates into a book. The system's mission is that if the male protagonist kills him, she can return to the modern world. The female protagonist begins to seduce the male protagonist to make him want to killed her. But everything she wished is backward. ML always dotting on FL. Plot gets a bit out of control. FL accidentally discovers that the empress dowager plays mahjong, and that the MLt's secret chamber contains a television, a phonograph presented as tribute from a foreign land, bubble drink. And the plot twist just giving meh effect.

The beginning is purely comedic, while the later parts are more sentimental but ML lacks of longing feeling is not making this drama better. Li Li Zai shows her lack of acting skill especially for sad scene make it painful to watch.

Perhaps Li Li Zai fans could enjoy this drama.

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Start nicely with outrageous plot!

I watch this because of advertisement and the plot is quite new so i give a try since i know Peng Daidai. I don't know ML but finally i found out his name is Ge Ziyang.

The plot is about FL runs a supermarket, transporting modern food to ancient times. She falls in love with a general and has a son. However, unexpectedly, the general, once he gains power, begins an affair with a princess, the son abandons his mother, and ultimately, the female protagonist is executed. Then, the FL is reborn ten years in the past and decided to destroy her supermarket and cut ties with ML and their son.

FL leaves, ML, lacking supplies, suffers a defeat in battle and is demoted to a commoner. SFL also turns against him. Only then does the general realize the FL's goodness. With divine protection, the general and his son are given 30 days to travel to the modern era to beg for the female protagonist's forgiveness only found out FL found happiness with SML.

SFL also finds a way to travel through time, captures the FL, threatens her best friend to obtain advanced weaponry, and then travels back in time to become empress, but she throws the country into chaos. Finally, FL best friend transports SFL to the Jurassic era. ML saves her but doesn't die, and she doesn't forgive him. The end!

I don't know what the writer thinking about but personally i enjoy the chaos of this story. But Peng Daidai in terms of acting is kinda weak and no chemistry with SML. SFL acting quite like old-style. Ge Ziyang nailed as scumbag and i never forgot that snort in the end. Not forgetting the child actor acting is quite potential.

Recommended to watch if you like outrageous plot!

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Only Watched because of Han Yutong-Zeng Hui CP

Since i always talk about Zeng Hui-Han Yutong chemistry let me tell about my review from their second drama without mentioning the chemistry.

Plot is about FL concealed her identity as a CEO and went on a blind date, hoping to find an obedient man ML is the current head of Chenglin Group. Because he didn't want to marry a gold-digger, he pretended to be a poor man to go on a blind date. The two hit it off and got married. Unexpectedly, their respective groups had many collaborations, and the two almost discovered each other's true identities many times.

Personally the child in here are only accessories since there is no mother instinct between FL (i don't accept working mom reason but the bonding between Han Yutong and the children are non exist it feels like stranger) and ML dont giving foster father vibe either (there is no bonding). Even they used for plot device but this is another my concern beside weak plot about ML backstory.

I feel this is one of weakest Zeng Hui- Han Yutong drama in term of plot.

Recommended to Han Yutong- Zeng Hui fans

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Kind of Disorganized drama made by Deadliner

I need to apologize but this is one of Wang Haozhen mediocre drama.

The first half of this drama is like a cultural tourism promotional video, with a slow pace, showcasing the picturesque scenery of ancient villages, exquisite ethnic costumes, and the simple and honest villagers.

The narrative in the latter half of the series is somewhat disorganized: a gambling and thieving ex-boyfriend; an aunt and cousin plotting to seize the family fortune; the various aspects of life in a mental hospital… There's too much content to express, but not enough space, making it seem disorganized drama.

I don't see any chemistry between Wang Haozhen and Wang Gege even though their acting are completely fine. And the worst the characterization for the lead are inconsistent especially ML. ML's character, supposed to be an undercover police officer who emotionally restrained, wary, and somewhat detached but for some reason, the male lead in the series seems to be in a "love-struck" state (if they make his character as CEO it would be fine but current restriction made drama less rich CEO character persona).

Watching this feels like mending mismatch puzzled and try to glue with low quality paper stick.

Recommended to Wang Haozhen and Wang Gege fans only.

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Sun Qian Xun break her goofy persona and elevates to the serious role

The plot and scenes are quite fresh. The interactions between the leads are very sweet, with plenty of romance. The emotional descriptions are delicate and have a progressive process. ML is gentle and steady. Although he has some unwanted romantic advances, he has a strong sense of boundaries.

This is typical of Sun Qian Xun's dramas, she's unlikely to suffer any losses. The villains don't do anything outrageous either. MLs mother is also one of the highlights of the drama, arguably the most adorable parent in the series. The costumes and props are great, though the filter is a bit blurry. Both leads are handsome and beautiful. ML's acting needs some improvement, but the FLs recent roles have been a real breakthrough; she's no longer playing the same old silly characters, and her acting has improved.

Recommended to see more serious romance for Sun Qian Xun without her comedic antics.

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Quite refreshing to see twins as ML but the plot *shake head*

I absolutely have to support Peng Yao's new drama! And the male lead is actually a pair of twins not the double lead of one actor. Quite refreshing.

Liu Chen Jin and Liu Chen Rui, who played the twins—one charmingly wicked, the other deeply affectionate—My face blindness are too severe in this drama. So I can based from their attitude and it quite works. The chemistry between Peng Yao and Liu Chenjin is sufficient.

Plot is quite believable since she cannot differentiate the twins (me too) even from their attitude and slowly she can distinguish the twins and it gradually becomes clear. After learning that she is pregnant, ML began to protects her.

The ending is bittersweet and well-deserved even though i feel it was too dramatic.

Personally think this is a work that I wouldn't watch repeatedly

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Female Lead character make my blood rate rises.

I watched it for the main character, but it made me furious; the plot was awful. The plot after the female lead was forced to admit to plagiarism was like shit! The first half is only worth watching for the kissing scenes between ML and FL (yeah the sexual tension was high). The second half is forced and angsty. I hate the FL who doesn't talk back; she deserves to be beaten and locked up. ML risks everything to save her, but she messes up at the crucial moment.
ML is so coward and never being open and honest. The misunderstanding are solely because of leads incompetence.

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Decent drama with weak emotional chemistry from Leads.

I was finding Lu Lulu drama with Ma Shiyao and found it with the sub after a while.

A story of a stoic special forces soldier versus a doctor.

The adopted daughter is the antagonist, ruthless and manipulative. ML's nephew is a scumbag with an inexplicable self-confidence. Lu Lulu's portrayal of the female lead is as dashing as ever, while Ma Shi Yao's portrayal of the male lead appears younger than her. The core plot revolves around a sweet, mutual love story, but the emotional tension between the leads still weak. Plot is quite fast pace.

Those who enjoy misunderstandings resolved and reconciliations, and who can accept antagonists driving the plot and relatively mild romantic interactions between the leads, might find it worth watching.

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Lu Lulu could be Princess of Republican Drama

I thought it was just a Republican-era version of Yu Yin Good Girl's but after watching it, I realized it's only similar in framework, the core is completely different!

The cinematography and atmosphere are beautiful. Lu Lulu perfectly embodies the character, and her makeup and styling are also extremely beautiful, she truly has the feel of a Republican-era heiress (Maybe she could consider to be Queen of Republican drama since she has Classic Aura).

FL's sixth sister is truly ironic. Despite being a victim of feudal ethics, she didn't try to resist, yet she became a perpetrator. Perhaps this was the fate of countless tragic people in that cannibalistic era.

The female lead, though struggling, stands tall and pure, clever and cunning, striving to absorb all available strength and knowledge to resist feudal oppression. The male lead is her only chance to break free from her cage.

It was nice to see Chen Si in not usual CEO role. ML is definitely love-struck; he has never questioned the female lead for a moment. The only time he lost his temper was when the female lead wanted to die together with him, and he cried and asked her if she had thought of him even for a second.

I wish they could tell ML Family backstory more since they look so warm compared to FL family and also FL after joining ML family is interesting to know.

Recommended to watch.

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