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What happens when a lychee encounters a durian? You get a recipe for a sweet and pungent little movie.

Originally a five-episode series that was condensed into an hour-long movie, I can understand why viewers who watched the original version may have disliked it. Something inevitably gets lost when five episodes are squeezed together, especially continuity and character development. But as a short movie, I actually think the story flows much better. It’s a small-budget production, but the right actors with good chemistry can make all the difference.

From the get-go, we’re introduced to Gao Ran’s beauty and personality. So the question becomes: would you rather have fruit in your room or a naked man? 😂 Didi, our confused and introverted older virgin, discovers the joys of sex but, because of his insecurities, is constantly looking for something safe and familiar. There’s no long, drawn-out drama here, just a chance encounter, a little confusion, attraction, and what happens afterward.

Don’t take this “what-if” movie too seriously. It’s essentially a sitcom and rom-com rolled into one, and that’s exactly what makes it entertaining. It’s short, light, silly, and sweet enough to be worth a rewatch.

Wang Chen Rui has so far mostly appeared in BL productions as he continues to develop his acting skills. I’m hoping he gets better scripts that allow him to show what he can really do because there’s definitely talent there. We already know he has the hot body. Now let’s give the man a script worthy of it. 😂