FROM BEING TRAPPED IN THE PAST TO BEING TRAPPED IN LOVE
Life is full of prisons... only you get to choose which ones you want to be trapped into.
For Tang Yi and Shaofei, the prison is their past.
Tang Yi is the head of a gang and Meng shao fei a police officer by profession. Both of their worlds collide when both their mentors get murdered together mysteriously. For four years, Shaofei trails behind Tang Yi, hanging onto the belief that there is more to the story than what Tang Yi had told the police about the murder.
While Shaofei is hooked on unravelling the real truth and bringing justice, Tang Yi has only one motive - revenge.
As the story unravels, many shocking discoveries are made along the way. Both Shaofei and Tang Yi's world, the world of a gangster and a policeman keep colliding, bringing them closer and allowing them to see each other's lives in a completely different light.
Shaofei defies all the stereotypes. He is someone who can take a bullet with a smile on his face and never shies away from expressing how much love he has to give. Every time he is on screen, it lights up with hope and love. He holds onto the people he loves with all his might and is not afraid to jump in front of a gun for them, if needed. At times, he might come off as someone who is too clingy. But it's his that very quality that sets him apart, makes him even more endearing. He loves openly and fiercely. He never gives up on the things that he believes in. He is brave beyond anything.
Tang Yi, on the other hand is scared of loving too much. He has been hurt in the past and lost people he loved dearly. He struggles to open himself up, trust people, let them into his heart. But he is fiercely loyal too. He is trapped in the loop of vengeance and betrayal, but protects his people with all that he has left.
The chemistry between them is undoubtedly natural, as it not only stems from attraction but also shared grief and years of really knowing and understanding each other. When Shao Fei holds Tang Yi close, you can truly feel the depth of his love and how badly he wants to protect Tang Yi from all the pain. It makes sense, as the story progresses that only someone like Shaofei could love Tang Yi without holding back. Only Shaofei could pull him out of the trap of his own past and show him the love and light that exists around him.
The other two couples and their stories are equally good, well told and beautifully executed.
Zhao and Jack are adorable, to say the least. The way Jack looks at Zhao (his shorty) with puppy eyes, is definitely the cutest thing ever. They really bring back the light hearted goofiness to a story that is tragic and grim at times. Their scenes gave the perfect interlude to the continues shocking revelations and betrayals of characters.
The romance between Hong Ye and Dao Yi - at first felt a little odd. I could totally understand Dao Yi's inhibitions and his reasons to not accept Hong Ye's feelings even though he himself had feelings for her. Their story was given less screen time, and we don't really get to see the transition of Dao Yi's feelings but it still was well done. The constant turmoil of being ashamed of yourself for loving someone and still not being able to push her away, was something that was captured very beautifully in Dao Yi's character.
The story was captivating, which happens very rarely. I did come on board for the romance, but instead got a lot more than that. The drama, the emotional scenes, the grief of losing people you love, the regret of making certain choices in life, the feeling of home within a person - every aspect of this drama is worth pining over! And trust me, you won't regret a second of it!
For Tang Yi and Shaofei, the prison is their past.
Tang Yi is the head of a gang and Meng shao fei a police officer by profession. Both of their worlds collide when both their mentors get murdered together mysteriously. For four years, Shaofei trails behind Tang Yi, hanging onto the belief that there is more to the story than what Tang Yi had told the police about the murder.
While Shaofei is hooked on unravelling the real truth and bringing justice, Tang Yi has only one motive - revenge.
As the story unravels, many shocking discoveries are made along the way. Both Shaofei and Tang Yi's world, the world of a gangster and a policeman keep colliding, bringing them closer and allowing them to see each other's lives in a completely different light.
Shaofei defies all the stereotypes. He is someone who can take a bullet with a smile on his face and never shies away from expressing how much love he has to give. Every time he is on screen, it lights up with hope and love. He holds onto the people he loves with all his might and is not afraid to jump in front of a gun for them, if needed. At times, he might come off as someone who is too clingy. But it's his that very quality that sets him apart, makes him even more endearing. He loves openly and fiercely. He never gives up on the things that he believes in. He is brave beyond anything.
Tang Yi, on the other hand is scared of loving too much. He has been hurt in the past and lost people he loved dearly. He struggles to open himself up, trust people, let them into his heart. But he is fiercely loyal too. He is trapped in the loop of vengeance and betrayal, but protects his people with all that he has left.
The chemistry between them is undoubtedly natural, as it not only stems from attraction but also shared grief and years of really knowing and understanding each other. When Shao Fei holds Tang Yi close, you can truly feel the depth of his love and how badly he wants to protect Tang Yi from all the pain. It makes sense, as the story progresses that only someone like Shaofei could love Tang Yi without holding back. Only Shaofei could pull him out of the trap of his own past and show him the love and light that exists around him.
The other two couples and their stories are equally good, well told and beautifully executed.
Zhao and Jack are adorable, to say the least. The way Jack looks at Zhao (his shorty) with puppy eyes, is definitely the cutest thing ever. They really bring back the light hearted goofiness to a story that is tragic and grim at times. Their scenes gave the perfect interlude to the continues shocking revelations and betrayals of characters.
The romance between Hong Ye and Dao Yi - at first felt a little odd. I could totally understand Dao Yi's inhibitions and his reasons to not accept Hong Ye's feelings even though he himself had feelings for her. Their story was given less screen time, and we don't really get to see the transition of Dao Yi's feelings but it still was well done. The constant turmoil of being ashamed of yourself for loving someone and still not being able to push her away, was something that was captured very beautifully in Dao Yi's character.
The story was captivating, which happens very rarely. I did come on board for the romance, but instead got a lot more than that. The drama, the emotional scenes, the grief of losing people you love, the regret of making certain choices in life, the feeling of home within a person - every aspect of this drama is worth pining over! And trust me, you won't regret a second of it!
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