Jeanette

The red dress was Lagerfeld, but the other tweed jackets and suits are from random independent designers.. The nautical jacket she wore was Celine. It's a hodge podge of brands mixed in with lesser known designers. For example: https://twitter.com/Lilumyliu/status/1720857698885918883/photo/1

I'm just taking a stab here and guessing their style of dressing is tied in with their conservative line of work (finance). While I'm not a fan of tweed and Lagerfeld, I do like some of the ruffled collar/bow blouses. That red dress she wore in episode 10 sold out quickly after the design house promoted it from the drama.

Not to be confused with the non-toxic Bailu/Luo Yunxi shippers who enjoy and respect both artists and the productions they're a part of. And agree with the original poster, this is a different drama altogether. The actors are doing exceptionally well in their roles and portraying the characters better than how 2-dimensional they are in the novel (in my opinion).

For the fandoms, Bailu and Didi are good friends. I hope we can support them in a positive way.

In episode 6, Shu Yi is still unaware she's (her intern assistant) Shi Yan's niece. The "mistress" who is messing around with her ex is not related to Shi Yan, but is his driver's niece... which is why she's seen getting into that vehicle early on...hence the misunderstanding along with the "Qin" surname.

In the novel, his character was a blind date set up by the Shu Yi's mother. They agreed to be friends and pretend to be in a relationship to get their parents off their back; however, Shi Yan's niece develops feelings for him and they get together. I don't know if the drama will follow any part of that latter part of the plot, but the relationship is different already.

I'm enjoying the drama more than the book in how the characters are portrayed. Also like the sets of the homes and Shi Yan's highrise office. Bailu plays the FL in a more light-hearted and endearing way while in the novel the character was more obnoxious and cringe-worthy desperate. Didi's Shi Yan is less cold and it's nice to see his facial expressions (when he's happy/amused). It's good to see him a more mature role. Glad everyone is using their own voices and not dubs, too.

I think the demographics of the viewers for this one would likely be younger, so the business and finance discussions would not appeal to the majority, especially if it isn't their line of work/study. I remember reading similar posts for "Love Is Sweet" during the acquisitions and business discussions, but the production would play loud background music to keep the viewers awake or to provide a certain feeling for the situation/scene.

Something about her that is so likable. I guess that's why she's plays the BFF roles. Enjoying watching her w/Bailu in Only For Love, right now. I remember they bumped into an awards event earlier this year (Zhang Wanyi in the background) and exchanged friend hellos.

I'm not familiar with her disease, but you're right and that just made it more sad T_T

If it follows the novel and she passes away and he's left with their child. Youku's social media had posted that she does die, but I don't know if that's at the very end or not.

Currently watching "My Lady General", another short length series that has him in a similar role.

Pei Xun's guard is not included in the cast list. Tried to add, but got rejected. https://kisskh.at/people/105023-liu-zhi-wei

Unsure if you've already seen Lester w/his younger siblings. I think you've managed to share most of his clips on weibo.. (apologies, can only find FB reel link) https://www.facebook.com/reel/632248359016552

I think most of the disappointed posts are from viewers who expected something similar to or in line with the first "Strong..." prequel, which was also fiction. This version is more campy and over-the-top. It seems most of the complaints are people venting which is fine. I usually just scroll past comments that I don't connect with.

The scriptwriter is the same, but the director and main cast are new. It's just a different show altogether with the only similarities of there being strong female characters with a hot villain thrown in.

If this is the finalized cast, I'm super excited. I like each one of these artists (already a fan of Bailu). Hope all plays out well and they have a great time working together and making new friendships.

@Novella did you come across a novel for MJTY? It was my understanding that it was a GJM script and not based on a book..similar to this one, too.

There is no cure. This is our life now. ...Lester is the same age as my daughter and I love seeing his bond with Neo, TJR, and CX.

The last sentence of your comment owes me a new keyboard after snort-choking and laughing while drinking.

I'm glad Lester has someone he's close with from the previous Journey cast there. I saw photos posted of TJR helping him w/his studies a few days ago on Twitter. Love that Neo, CX, and TJR are watching over him on-set.

I didn't really have much of an opinion of Cheng Xiao before (not negative or positive), but I like how she has sort of a protective, older/senior sister thing with Lester.

He sort of looks like he could be related to Zhu Xu Dan.
https://kisskh.at/people/14116-zhu-xu-dan

I watched this in the theater and 100% agree with you on needing more scenes with Nezha!