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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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Not Usual Reincarnation Drama

I just randomly watch for Lin Jingye and found this drama.

I initially thought the plot would be a bit angsty, but it wasn't at all. The FL is remarkably clear-headed after her rebirth. Li Jingye perfectly captures the clarity after rebirth. Zhang Liren needs to catch up to his acting since his expression looks same in every scene.

In her previous life, FL used every means to force marriage to pursue ML, only to be met with disgust and depression. Upon being reborn, she had only one thought: stay away from him and get a divorce. ML was shocked to see FL sudden change and he become eavesdrop enjoyer to hear every FL plans. Even when the mistress was come, FL just teach her how to get ML instead of throwing tantrum like her first life. ML begins to relentlessly pursue FL, only to discover that he has long harbored feelings for her.

Personally I don't understand why FL in first life was so infatuated with ML since there is not enough backstory about them before and never think she was good person in first life.

Still decent to watch.

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Broken soul entangled to each other

I was quite skeptical with Li Ruoqi drama since two of her drama with Zhang Beixi and Charon make me dissatisfied and tried this as last resort. And it was far better than two dramas that i mentioned even it was not her best drama.

Both the ML and FL are the second children who never been favored in their original families. One is after power, and the other is after love, so they hit it off and start a sweet new life after marriage. I like FL and ML buddies they are supportive circle for the leads.

FL's character is very clear-headed. Her transition from having ulterior motives to genuinely caring for the ML is very natural and not awkward at all. Li Ruoqi should take role that show vulnerable side of FL instead since it was her forte instead getting righteous FL.

Li Shengjie is good at playing good nature ML and his smiling was a healing for FL. I like his chemistry with Li Ruoqi feel so natural and sweet.

The FL sister part was not that good i was fast forwarding when she appeared.

Recommended to watch.

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Another tortuous drama to FL

I watched this when i was on Huang Yunyun marathon drama last year and i don't recommend this despite FL and Child actor great acting in here. Jin Jiayu acts naturally as scumbag.

This plot is generic is about FL who wants save the seriously injured ML, was forced to leave and raise their child alone. Seven years later, their child has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. FL seeks out ML, wanting to have a second child to save the child, but the ML harbors resentment because he mistakenly believes FL abandoned him seven years ago.

There is not good thing and character development on ML and the plot hole he supposed to be disabled but somehow he can walk freely and suddenly he is on his wheelchair again. FL was too weak and she falls into damsel in distress again.

Avoid this.

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Still best mute character in duanju all the time

I was watching this when i discovered Chai Huixin was the main lead for two years ago. Personally i like Shu Tong drama but some of his FL were not really my cup of tea until Chai Chai.

Plot is about FL was framed by her uncle and forced into marriage with the ML. Because she's mute, her family dislikes her. ML, for the same reason, also treats her poorly even he secretly loves her. ML was never want to learn to communicate with FL since she is mute and sometimes there is miscommunication since FL is mute and people never want to communicate properly with her. ML was not really red flag guy he just never adapted over someone with difficult communication and slowly he learns how to get communicate with her.

The main conflicts are from the couple's lack of communication and family opposition. Their two-year-old son is also incredibly cute and his interaction with couple felt so natural. It seems like a typical drama about a young couple managing their family life.

Shu Tong's acting is superb, and Chai Chai's performance is also excellent. Although she's mute, she's incredibly spirited, cute, and full of life.

I quite like SML even He approaches the FL with ulterior motives since he is competing with ML for inheritance, but he's not bad; he doesn't harm her but indirectly helps her gaining confidence about herself. Their platonic relationship was really rare to see.

The cons are this is obviously on-budget drama which the styling are quite hard to see (for example FL's frizzy hair and ML unkempt clothes) also the plot was rushed; many things weren't explained clearly and were left unresolved especially on the last minutes. but this drama still deserve to rewatch.

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The Great Grandma reference is letdown for me.

I already watched Yunmiao 5 and want to make review about this drama.

My biggest pet peeve this drama its similarly same to Tainai at the first and it feels lack of originality previous Yunmiao series.

Xue Binhong's fake eunuch setting and appearance add some comedic style to the drama, the plot is smooth, the pace is a bit slow at the beginning, but the pace is good after the obsession appears.

There's still a lot of verbal sparring, and the pacing hasn't improved significantly. The first story was decent, with some unexpected twists. The plot is driven purely by dialogue, making it difficult for the audience to connect with the story.

It really lacks the mysterious surprise of the first time. After the Empress's death and the appearance of the fourth princess's obsession, it enters the familiar rhythm of solving cases and helping to resolve obsessions. The character design and plot of the little girl Yun Xi acting are outstanding.

This is how i see the best Yunmiao series 1>4>3>2>5

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Zhai Yiying first enjoyable drama..

Actually i watch this last year i never think Zhai Yiying has acting skill until i see this. Personally i liked Wang Yiran-Shi Tong drama so i give my self try to see another version.

I consider this Zhai Yiying's representative drama. Her makeup and styling in this drama suit her better than in any other drama I've seen. She perfectly embodies the charming cuteness of a young girl, and her crying scenes are decent. For me she is better Wen Li on this version than Shi Tong.

This is my first time watching Li Quan Cheng's drama, but his sexual tension is amazing. I realized this is also his peak in terms of styling. However, their two kissing scenes are like two clam spirits, terrible. The flaws don't detract from the overall quality. He needs to catch up Wang Yiran acting skill.

One thing I don't understand is that ML is also reborn, so why did he keep rejecting the FL in the beginning? He never understand love in either of his two lives.

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This drama is hidden gem.

Finally i found my favorite troupe in duanju, Student's Guardian ML with Home Teacher FL and Song Yujia as teacher? I am sold.

ML is a poor boy from an average family who failed the college entrance exam and has no house or car (who understands the significance of failing the college entrance exam and ending up in a second-tier university) while FL was model student who dedicate her dream to become teacher and they both met again at school reunion after student counseling. FL student who was ML nephew was their cupid since he wants to dating his peers.

ML is deeply devoted and loyal, but limited by his abilities and circumstances, he can't bravely express his love. FL is equally devoted and loyal, bravely independent, and loves passionately and persistently. Without her courageous pursuit of love, the two are destined not to be together. I feel bad for SFL she is the one who stay with ML but she cannot warm his heart and waste her 7 years. Luckily she understand and not become antagonist in this drama.

Conflicts arise from differing perspectives. The two mothers of the ML and FL represent two different viewpoints among elders, making it impossible to judge right or wrong. In reality, FL's mother statement is right.

Recommended to watch slice of life feeling.

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Never understand with the ending.

I watched this drama since i want to check on Zhao Fei and I don't know if it's torturing the FL or Me the watcher. Yang Han is quite scumbag in this drama. The chemistry and romance scene between them is non-exist. Almost every scene is torturous.

FL is treated like a trash, and all her misfortunes are caused by the ML yet she can still live with him like nothing happened. Worse of all, ML has a constant affair while FL is devoted to him. The fact that it has a happy ending is just unbelievable, FL shouldn't back again to ML.

Its not Zhao Fei best work and Yang Han, recommended if you like Female lead is being tortured mentally.

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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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Maybe I am not into this CP.

I watched Wang Haozhen-Hou Chengyue second collab and it was the best of their other works but never be my favorite pair from the both actors.

The ML's scheme is long term planned; the female lead falls in love after an arranged marriage. It's a sweet and angsty story with no angst. Both have good personalities, are straightforward, and their love is decisive. There's no SFL because it's impossible. The male lead is a perfect character; no woman other than the female lead could get close to him.

The chemistry between the leads is there, the sweetness is enough, there are no villains, and no melodramatic plot twists, but it's just too bland and boring. The leads character is not engaging and they dont have magic to charm me. It's a very ordinary romance between two extremely wealthy people, with almost no conflict from beginning to end.

It's not my cup of tea of Wang Haozhen sweet works. Maybe their solo fans will enjoy instead.

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