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Comforting Romance Drama!!
Where do I start? This show was so, so, so good! I loved our female lead so much; she was confident, knew what she wanted, endearingly cute, and so much fun! She really worked hard to earn her place, and I really appreciate how healthy and encouraging the work environment at Dynamism was. Despite her initial lack of practical experience, Hu Xiu quickly proved to be hardworking, dedicated, and always willing to learn, making her instantly likable to her seniors!
The VR game was a lot more prominent at the beginning of the show, but it did really help establish the competitive nature of our leads, as well as their wits and humor, I really liked that. Just the way they conned each other was hilarious! What made Zhi Yu and Hu Xiu’s relationship so wonderful was the maturity with which it was handled. They listened and heard each other out, and always met at eye-level. From the beginning, they met each other as equals! The fact that they went from strangers to friends first, without ever entirely dismissing the apparent physical attraction between them was the perfect move. By the time they got together, they were so comfortable around each other that there was no shyness or awkwardness to be physically close!
One relationship I really loved from the get-go was Hu Xiu and Xiao Rou’s friendship. They supported each other (emotionally), and were truly ride or die. It was mature, grounded, and sweet. Girl friendships always rock, but seeing it depicted so warmly in the show made me really, really happy. Xiao Rou’s arc with her loser husband was so sad to watch to be honest. She carried the relationship on her back; despite his best intentions, Wang Guang Ming’s execution of bettering their life just backfired and cost him his marriage. By the time Xiao Rou handed him the divorce letter, she’d been left alone for so long that she had enough time to get over him. What really baffled me was when the pipe burst, and how she used it as an analogy to her marriage; Gong Huai Cong’s unconditional help in that moment was such a stark contrast to how Wang Guang Ming was towards his own wife. GHC didn’t hesitate to help her, advise her, and be there for her; her husband, on the other hand, couldn’t even be bothered to defend her when another man slaps her across her face. Right. Anyway, I like how Xiao Rou and GHC’s relationship progressed: it’s clear there’s attraction and possibly some feelings, but we only get glimpses. This is honestly enough for me, go get that (rich) man, girl!
Halfway through episode 23 to 25, the show kind of became wonky. Not bad, but just lost its balance for a little. I understand that Zhi Yu’s investigation of his father’s case and the stadium collapse is deeply personal, but Hu Xiu is right: in a way, since her father was directly impacted, this was also a little about her. I think making him keep secrets from her, and not being transparent wasn’t the right way. They communicated so well before, and I think giving her something to hold on to would have only strengthened their relationship. The angst wasn’t terrible, the rift between them could have just been prevented had Zhi Yu given in slightly. Meet her halfway; tell her it’s dangerous, and that you don’t want her involved, but that you have strong evidence to close the case. Just something to put both of them at peace, I don’t know. Anyway, despite the drama, this was overall a great show. The music was comforting (sometimes, it reminded me of the OST from “Meet Yourself” with its coziness!), the leads mature and grounded, sweet and teasing, and sometimes very funny. The romance paid off, and I just had THE best time during this cold month of January. Truly, a great start into the year for me💛
The VR game was a lot more prominent at the beginning of the show, but it did really help establish the competitive nature of our leads, as well as their wits and humor, I really liked that. Just the way they conned each other was hilarious! What made Zhi Yu and Hu Xiu’s relationship so wonderful was the maturity with which it was handled. They listened and heard each other out, and always met at eye-level. From the beginning, they met each other as equals! The fact that they went from strangers to friends first, without ever entirely dismissing the apparent physical attraction between them was the perfect move. By the time they got together, they were so comfortable around each other that there was no shyness or awkwardness to be physically close!
One relationship I really loved from the get-go was Hu Xiu and Xiao Rou’s friendship. They supported each other (emotionally), and were truly ride or die. It was mature, grounded, and sweet. Girl friendships always rock, but seeing it depicted so warmly in the show made me really, really happy. Xiao Rou’s arc with her loser husband was so sad to watch to be honest. She carried the relationship on her back; despite his best intentions, Wang Guang Ming’s execution of bettering their life just backfired and cost him his marriage. By the time Xiao Rou handed him the divorce letter, she’d been left alone for so long that she had enough time to get over him. What really baffled me was when the pipe burst, and how she used it as an analogy to her marriage; Gong Huai Cong’s unconditional help in that moment was such a stark contrast to how Wang Guang Ming was towards his own wife. GHC didn’t hesitate to help her, advise her, and be there for her; her husband, on the other hand, couldn’t even be bothered to defend her when another man slaps her across her face. Right. Anyway, I like how Xiao Rou and GHC’s relationship progressed: it’s clear there’s attraction and possibly some feelings, but we only get glimpses. This is honestly enough for me, go get that (rich) man, girl!
Halfway through episode 23 to 25, the show kind of became wonky. Not bad, but just lost its balance for a little. I understand that Zhi Yu’s investigation of his father’s case and the stadium collapse is deeply personal, but Hu Xiu is right: in a way, since her father was directly impacted, this was also a little about her. I think making him keep secrets from her, and not being transparent wasn’t the right way. They communicated so well before, and I think giving her something to hold on to would have only strengthened their relationship. The angst wasn’t terrible, the rift between them could have just been prevented had Zhi Yu given in slightly. Meet her halfway; tell her it’s dangerous, and that you don’t want her involved, but that you have strong evidence to close the case. Just something to put both of them at peace, I don’t know. Anyway, despite the drama, this was overall a great show. The music was comforting (sometimes, it reminded me of the OST from “Meet Yourself” with its coziness!), the leads mature and grounded, sweet and teasing, and sometimes very funny. The romance paid off, and I just had THE best time during this cold month of January. Truly, a great start into the year for me💛
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