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To truly enjoy this drama (like we, the fans, do), don't let your preconception get in the way; don't pre-judge this drama.

Don't judge it on its technical aspects (eg. CGI etc - actually the gingerbread man aka Flat Stanley is pretty well done). Look at the characters themselves, especially Wei Ying and Lan Zhan. Both are very lovable and given life by the two incredible actors. Look at the relationships between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, Wei Ying and his adoptive sister (Shi Jie), Wei Ying and Jiang Chen, Wen Qing and Wen Ning and many others. There are so much love, concerns and sacrifices one makes for another. Look at its aesthetics, the flow of the characters' hair and gowns, their flying and playing the musical instruments.

Those are the most beautiful parts for me and why I have enjoyed this drama so much. With the whole thing, listen to the beautiful sound tracks. Each tells a beautiful story.

If with all these, one still doesn't enjoy this drama, then too bad. Like Wei Ying says, "Whatever."

Yep! I'm doing 3 things concurrently:

1. Re-watching the drama
2. Read the novel
3. Watch the anime

Helps me to understand some of the things that got cut or edited in the drama. Also helps me in catching some of the very subtleties that I may have missed.

Never know I would love a bromance / BL like this.

How is his ex-girlfriend slandering him? Of course he comes to our notice because of this drama. Likewise for Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo. I didn't even know them before this drama. What's wrong with that? What did he do that his ex-girlfriend wants to hurt him?

I know how you feel.

Just finished watching this drama the second time. This time, very slowly, trying to catch every nuance. And I still laugh at the funny scenes, and cry like a baby when it comes to Wei Wu Xian's sacrifices, false accusations by others, and injustices he has to endure as if I'm watching the first time. All his emotions simply resonate in my heart. Man, what a wonderful character and what a wonderful actor.

His own golden core. It was a painful process and rendered himself weak and powerless.

Many of the c-dramas are very good, especially the historical/costume ones. I just love them.

The character songs are amazing. Read the lyrics. They help us understand the characters even better.

That's the beauty of the OSTs of this drama. They are amazing. Each character song describes a trait within ourselves, or someone we know. The lyrics are so true and touching. Like for the Xue Yang's song, who hasn't done wrong and regretted? It really stabs me in the heart. These musicians are really geniuses. Kudos to them!

Let's see them together going through adventures, solving mysteries and crimes, still caring and loving each other. That would really make my day.

6. Eat lotus root spare ribs soup. Try to imagine Wei Ying's fond memories through this comfort food.

I know right? It feels like Wei Ying finds a new flame and jilts Lan Zhan T_T

LOL! Very true. Xiao Zhan is having a new drama with Yang Zi.

Silly and cute big boys, pulling each other's legs.

Yes, yes, yes. Those scenes are adorable when they mess around.

My withdrawal remedies:
1. Re-watch the drama 2nd, 3rd and 4th time.
2. Read the novel
3. Watch the aneme (damn good!)
4. Watch all the ads of Lan Zhan and Wei Ying

I’m losing my mind! :0

Because the parents felt that both kids were reluctant with the marriage, especially Jing ZiXuan. He humiliated Jiang YanLi, and got a whack from Wei Ying.

Thanks for the insight!

It is true that this drama has a lot of holes and flaws, but as fans, we're willing to overlook the imperfections. We'd prefer to look at the development of our favorite characters and their interactions. We love the feeling these characters have given us. That's enough to send us over the cloud. XD

I’m watching this drama for the second time, paying close attention to the details, like every word said, every expression made, every symbol revealed, but most of all, the sound tracks played, either vocal or instrumental. This drama has the most beautiful sound tracks I’ve ever come across. There are so many character songs and tunes for places and moods. I have not come across any other dramas which have such high number production of fine music. I love all the tunes including the scary and dark ones. I can’t help but list out the ones that keep playing in my mind long after I turn off my hi fi system:

1. Yi Nan Ping for the Jiang YanLi (shijie) character. https://youtu.be/xdSoQgkMHok. It’s so beautiful yet so sad, it makes me cry. It encapsulates all the memories Wei Ying has of his shijie, and the three of them growing up together. The love and respect they have for each other is just so wonderful. It is so touching for me because who hasn’t gone through growing up with one’s family, be it a short one?

2. Qing Xin Yin played by Lan Zhan to clear the heart. This music is really soothing and calm. It helps me work and concentrate. Not a music major myself, but the music clearly switch from a calm positive tune to a dark minor tune reflecting the exact opposite of the mood. I have to kudo to the composer who had written this piece. What a masterpiece!

3. Lian Hua Wu (Lotus Cove) – happy, carefree times Wei Ying has with his closest family and friends, eating lotus seeds, drinking lotus wine, eating lotus spare rib soup, and all the fun and silliness he experiences. Whenever I hear this music, my mind would conjure up all the scenes of Wei Ying and his happy times.

4. Wu Ji (Unrestraint) - whether vocal or instrumental, describes Wei Yiing so well and the things he wants to do – so heart warming and touching. Whenever I listen to this music, my mind would visualize the scene of Lan Zhan playing the guqin and Wei Ying playing the dizi. It’s the most beautiful scene.

Someone has already asked the question, but I’ll ask again, which ones touch you the most and how?