I agree and I would go further than just saying her build , gravitas or physical presence aren't that of a former…
if it helps, to me, this is how her personality should be, as a book reader. even if she experienced what she had, she still had a bubbly personality. this took me by surprise when i first read the book since i was used to this author's other female leads' (like in The Double)
Never really paid too much attention to Zhao Lusi even though I hear about her a lot but this drama of hers is absolutely such a gem. I loved this so much and the chemistry was just so good. I love them so much as a pairing!!