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Plot and chemistry between Zhong Zheng and Shi Xue Jing are too weak

I watched this drama last October because of Shi Xue Jing but this drama is not to my liking. The only good things its the styling of the leads and leads good looks.

Classic formula of arranged marriage leading to love, kidnapping, and drugging—all the usual clichéd plot points on this drama.

The romance between the ML and FLs is poorly developed. ML suddenly falls deeply in love, the kind of love that would make him willing to sacrifice his life. The chemistry between Zhong Zheng and Shi Xue Jing still lacks in entire drama., making this drama worse.

FL character was inconsistent while ML's character is unclear whether he's weak or strong. Which make this drama was quite has weak impression. ML always saving FL and her family without any further ado make FL was quite too dependent.

Wont recommended this drama.

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For classic drama, this drama is decent watch.

I remember i watched this on drama works when i was craved for Yue Yu Ting drama. And this is one of my favorite before she take same seductress FL route.

This drama has a bunch of generic tropes: one-night stands, ML unrequited love, lost heiress. But overall it's light and watchable, especially the good looks and chemistry between Lu Huan Yu and Yue Yu Ting was satisfying to watch.

The plot includes hidden identity because ML thinks FL is a gold digger, faking bankruptcy to hastily marry her; The misunderstanding is cleared up—he discovers FL's true feelings and falls deeply in love with her; After the FL discovers the male lead's true identity, she was mad at first but slowly harbors no resentment. This is first time i found DNA testing isn't just about hair.

The romance part was well-developed. ML loves kissing. He kisses FL when he's happy, he kisses FL when he's jealous, and he even kisses FL when he's afraid she'll leave. Lu Huanyu you don't need to show abs if you haven't developed them yet.

Still decent classic drama to watch

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Quite decent comedy, if you look for romance skip this.

If you want to see comedy with non romance go watch this one

FL only wanted to return to reality to collect her money, so she was constantly courting death. ML was her biggest obstacle, but his character was actually quite eccentric. FL is a princess of a fallen kingdom. Her maid tells her that she must assassinate the ML, the Crown Prince, to save the fallen Kingdom. ML was once a hostage and has long harbored a secret love for FL and regards her as his white moonlight.

The story is complete, and FL's desire to return to the modern world is understandable. For her, the ending is perfect; she's about to become a millionaire.

Recommended to watch.

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Decent cliché romcon from Chen Zheng Yang and Yue Yu Ting

I watched this drama last year from Dramaworks before it was take down from youtube.

The plot is clichéd since i've seen several similar ones. However, the pairing is quite interesting; Chen Zhengyang and Yue Yuting chemistry were amazing even they didn't have many kisses scene. Yue Yuting nailed both sweet and sassy FL, ​​and she's incredibly cute and it quite rare to see me liking Yue Yuting dramas. ML always has unwavering faith in the FL. Although he married her by accident, he takes responsibility for her, protecting and trusting her. SFL impersonates FL and causes trouble, but her scheme helps the ML and FL, providing some laughs.

The only annoying thing is they don't recognize each other.

Still decent drama to watch.

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Enjoy both of leads acting.

I watched this drama since i miss Shu Tong on short drama and this drama was around years since they shoot so it was probably longest take to wait for this short drama. I personally want to see Zhai Yi Ying on melodrama since the last drama i watch from fer was light-hearted drama with Yao Guan Yu last January. It was really worth to watch.

The synopsis was melodrama coded and focused on the FL's suffering; but it feels i was being scammed in good way this time.
It's a story of campus romance + mutual redemption + running away for love + reconciliation. While there are indeed some awkward moments, the underlying logic is sound. The awkwardness isn't just for the sake of being melodramatic; it's a complete, closed-loop logic that aligns with the characters' actions. Therefore, there are no disjointed moments, and the story flows smoothly. The only flaw is that the kidnapping at the end was really unnecessary. FL mother wasThe first half drama was quite boring but the second half drama was better.

Shu Tong portrayal of ML's character is excellent. He is patient, persistent but later becomes clear-headed, rational, shrewd, and decisive.

FL is grounded, little bit awkward and realistic. She leaves to allow her loved one better opportunities and doesn't want to hold ML back. Seven years later, their backgrounds are vastly different, so her avoidance of him is understandable. Applause for Zhai Yi Ying to make FL character was down-to-earth person.

Still worth to watch but if you don't like melodrama you can skip this one.

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frustrating drama

I watched this on Dramabox 2 years ago and it was quite challenging to complete this drama. I didn't know the leads name. Li Shengnan was quite tall but not looking tall and realized Yao Guanyu was the ML.

The plot is about ML has psychological issues and can't accept marriage. He and FL have been cohabiting and secretly dating for three years. FL wants to get married and breaks up with him, but he disagrees. However, he doesn't want to get married or take responsibility, so they start arguing and sabotaging her blind dates.

FL say they're going to separate, but within minutes they're entangled again. FL starts dating the SML and ML tries to force himself on her, kissing and hugging her. FL is indecisive, torn between ML's struggles and the SML's relationship.

It feels like the main characters have no moral compass; they're only enjoying their own romance, regardless of others' well-being. SML is just a tool. But encountering such leads in real life would be truly frustrating.

The ending was so abrupt and sudden. ML never told the female lead about FL, nor did he explain the tattoo.

Wont rewatch since i don't want to stiffen my neck for being angry at drama.

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There is no chemistry between Yuyin and Yao Guanyu

I watched this last year when i was skeptical about Yuyin acting eventhough i like her. Yao Guanyu was fine playing madman ML (it's basically his expertise) but they don't have any chemistry as couple.

FL has ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). To fulfill her mother's dying wish, she sends her younger brother back to the Xie family. She approaches the ML. Six years ago, FL helped ML and he fell in love with he but FL dont remember him. ML manipulates her, luring the innocent girl into his trap. When her brother is kidnapped, FL begs him to save him, agreeing to be his lover.

This plot summarized melodrama plot that wont have Happy Ending and they make this drama Open Ending to make hope for fans. This version's plot is rather bland and not as engaging. The melodrama emotion are feel artificial and it was flat as surfboard.

Basically it's just not my cup of tea.

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Aside for comedic child swap, everything was boring.

I watched this because of Cheng Zi on last year. But I was surprised how the 2023-2024 drama trends come again for a while. It's about generic plot FL and ML got one-night stand FL was pregnant with twins but her son was getting kidnapped and somehow ended in ML hands.

I really want to slap the ML's brother. Other brothers are the first to discover the truth, but this one is more trouble than he's worth. According to the plot, FL is probably only looking for her son and has no feelings for the ML. ML kisses FL every time they meet, which make him more like obsessive person.

ML was the dumbest CEO in short drama. His son was autistic and being bullied by his tutor, and he doesn't even know? If the FL hadn't discovered it, his son would have continued to be bullied by outsider.

This one adds some comedic elements, such as teaching the child homework, and the child swapping makes it more fun. ML was quite dumb for not recognizing his own sons.

Only for hardcore fans who didn't mind stupid plot.

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Guo Yuxin in her wacky role

I watched this last year and it was quite refreshing for Guo Yuxin since the FL was quite spunky with cheerful personality. Her chemistry with Gao Minrui was decent to watch.

This drama is not transmigration nor reborn plot. The plot is about FL was once save ML and he always remember her. ML returned to his county to work on disaster relief. He took in the FL and her sister, who had been kicked out of their home. The two married, settled down, raised disaster relief funds, and became role models for women everywhere. FL has a fiery and resilient personality, but her actions as a native were somewhat outrageous for that era it would be better if they add time travel plot.

Almost every villain gets to redeem themselves. The family scenes were heartwarming. The end was so sweet and this drama is absolutely no angst included.

Still decent watch.

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Xu Meng Yuan is sole reason why this drama was so good.

I watch this only for Xu Meng Yuan without looking who was the ML because i don't know him back then. It turns out it was Wang Hao Xiang. I quite like how Xu Meng Yuan bring FL character more into life.

The plot is about FL transmigrates into a book. The original owner was a substitute for SFL who committed suicide after being abused by the ML. The new FL only wants to make money and stays as a substitute for the male lead, earning 500,000 yuan a month.

I quite like New FL mind since original owner was harassed and misunderstood by ML, so she directly hired two bodyguards and then gave the ML an over-the-shoulder throw. ML asks FL to take care of him, and she's overjoyed because she thinks she can make money. ML interprets this as her being hopelessly in love with him, common-narcissistic behavior.

The sudden shift to love at the end felt abrupt and lacked buildup. It feels ML never get his character development.so i never agree with the ending. Plus the lack of romance chemistry between Xu Meng Yuan and Wang Hao Xiang seems like they make this drama a force HE.

In the end, it would have been better if FL had chosen to return to the real world with the money and hadn't fallen in love with the ML, i will give the rating higher.

Only watch for Xu Meng Yuan.

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It gives me Taiwanese Drama

I watched this since i quite like the Youth drama and the emo grunge fashion from FL and her friends. Even SML hair is disaster but it feels so 2005 style coded. If you want to see normal fashion you can look ML style. I usually never watch Lu Dandong drama if the FL was unknown. But this is one of my exception. This is my first ever watched Wen Qing and i think she delivers FL characters well and she was loyal to her friends. Her expressions incredibly lively. Looking her it was feeling watching Taiwanese drama. Lu Dan Dong gets nice ML role was so refreshing since i used to see him as scumbag ML.

The plot is about FL was former petty criminal who is reborn after being killed in a car accident by a SFL. She decides to lead her friends to a comeback and escape their life of crime. She then approaches the male lead, asking him to tutor them. Initially reluctant, he agrees after the FL helps his mother out of loyalty. Fl also helps one of her friend problem about parental favoritism and even give her home after being abandoned by her mother.

After the exam, FL and her best friends all achieve excellent results, and the smartphone is successfully developed. The country not only awards the four of them a generous prize but also provides them with admission to prestigious university.

SFL tries to use her family's power to steal the FL position to admission entrance in University through a guaranteed admission program, unaware that this spot is state-designated for the FL. If the substitution is successful, it will be immediately discovered, and her family will be investigated

The cons is SFL is too energetic. I think adding a bit of their romance after ML and FL go to university would make it much better.

If you don't mind the cheesy and cringeworthy moments, I recommend watching it. it's really good.

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Meticulous Plan for Taming the Husband.

I watch this and didn't realized it was Li Sheng Jie since he didn't use his bang (His look was better than his usual look). Never see another Zhao An Di, so this is my first review about her. Both of leads carries their character well especially Zhao An Di.

The plot is about FL transmigrates into a book and, to avoid becoming cannon fodder, starts by "taming" ML to win him over, eventually achieving her ideal married life. In the drama, FL gives the ML bait (by sleeping with him), and the negative impact of divorce on the military creates the conditions for her to control him. FL acts in her own best interests, using the ML's "interests" as bait, and adding some reasoning to achieve her goal of taming him. FL's methods only work because of the ML's character was straight man. If it were a more cunning and calculating ML, these methods probably wouldn't have been effective. Gradually, ML changes from loving the FL for her appearance to truly loving her of everything.

The plot is flawless, the sweetness and satisfaction are perfectly balanced, and the sense of the era and the satisfying action are both top-notch. The casting is perfect, the acting is natural and not exaggerated, and both the main and supporting characters are memorable.

Recommended to Watch.

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Usual scumbag story.

I watched this since Youtube recommended this. Zhang Beixi's scumbag acting was very good its contrast to see Tian Xiwen same expression on every emotion. The voice was no dubbed which is better to heard.

The plot was quite generic. ML and FL date for eight years, with the ML repeatedly postponing their marriage registration and showing no boundaries with the SFL. FL was preparing for her own wedding from the beginning, so why didn't she just break up from the start and leave instead of going home to attend her own wedding.

Most cringe-worthy line in the whole show from ML was: "An alcohol allergy is just an intolerance; if you're intolerant, just drink a few more drinks and you'll be fine." Such a drastic change in affection after FL left. SML doesn't have any childhood sweetheart or savior storyline, yet he's so doting? The moment the FL leaves, ML suddenly realizes he loves FL. Ridiculous.

FL rejected the ML's attempts to keep her and wanted to marry SML. To escape his advances, she got into a car accident and faked her death. The ending was quite predictable.

Only to watch once.

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Wang Xiaoyi and Wang Yanxin quite match for stoic character.

I watched this last year because nice premise and it turned out it was average. Both actor was quite stoic but it was decent watch.

Wang Yanxin is perfect for playing a role within the system; his restraint and stoicism are very captivating. Furthermore, the ML's character is well-developed; he later realizes what he wants and bravely pursues love without hesitation.

FL seducing the ML for medical expenses, later develops feelings but isn't love-struck; she's capable of self-preservation, doesn't need help in dangerous situations, is kind and rational, and always prioritizes her life and career. I quite like this show, but the FL's seduction of the ML in the first few episodes was a bit awkward and didn't feel quite right.

Wang Xiaoyi dance shows her amateur level and it can be the problem since the FL job was dancer. Many of the dance moves are poorly handled. The production team should have hired a professional dance teacher to choreograph them.

The plot is plausible, and both the main and supporting characters are well-developed and memorable, such as the second uncle and ML's mother.

You can watch this if you dont have any idea to watch.

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Double ML who have more chemistry with each other than with the FL

I watched this for Zhao Zhendong but surprisingly he had more chemistry with Wang Xuan more than Cui Shiyi.

Cui Shiyi was another good kisser in duanju but she lack of showing the vulnerable emotion from unrequited love. She may good on strong FL but her weakest moment still feel artificial.

Zhao Zhendong's portrayal of Older Brother is heartbreaking, showcasing a vast range of acting talent. He perfectly captures the character's restraint, timidity, ruthlessness, wit, and deep affection.

Wang Xuan's scenes are also explosive, portraying a complex mix of misunderstanding and love-hate relationship. The female lead's character is also well-developed; though she suffers from unrequited love, she gives genuine affection.

I quite like the brothers moment and the brothers deliver powerful performances. The entire drama is emotionally charged, full of tension, and highly immersive. Although the overall plot isn't perfect, the character portrayals especially the brothers and amazing, making it worth to watch for fans of actors.

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