Random Pick —> New Favorite
i’m honestly not even a Chinese drama person — I clicked this one totally at random with zero expectations. The first episode was a bit awkward, like the scenes were stitched together without a clean flow, and I almost dropped it. But then it suddenly got good. Like… really good. The writing felt real, the characters felt alive, and even the supporting roles carried so much weight, I couldn’t look away. I ended up watching 10 episodes straight without realizing it.
And this is my first comment ever — I literally made an account because I couldn’t keep all these feelings to myself 🤣
The part that hit me the most was how they handled the ‘rival woman’ character. Usually she’s treated like a throwaway obstacle, but here she was given softness, hurt, motives, and a goodbye that felt so brutally human. It was honest. It was tender. And it broke me in a way I absolutely did not see coming.
For me the casting was spot on.
I saw a few comments saying the female lead is whiny or not a good fit, but honestly? I don’t see it. She’s literally meant to be plain and a bit clueless in the beginning — that’s the whole point 😭
then became someone who grows slowly and naturally — and the actress carried that so beautifully. It made her feel real, not dramatic.
And the male lead… WOW. His acting is so grounded. His micro-expressions feel so real it’s like he’s reacting to things off-camera too 😂.
Also, not gonna lie… the supporting characters grew on me way more than I expected. Some of them even stole scenes from the leads 🤣🤣
If you’re still unsure about watching it, just give it a try. It starts simple, but it warms up in a way that might surprise you 🥰
And this is my first comment ever — I literally made an account because I couldn’t keep all these feelings to myself 🤣
The part that hit me the most was how they handled the ‘rival woman’ character. Usually she’s treated like a throwaway obstacle, but here she was given softness, hurt, motives, and a goodbye that felt so brutally human. It was honest. It was tender. And it broke me in a way I absolutely did not see coming.
For me the casting was spot on.
I saw a few comments saying the female lead is whiny or not a good fit, but honestly? I don’t see it. She’s literally meant to be plain and a bit clueless in the beginning — that’s the whole point 😭
then became someone who grows slowly and naturally — and the actress carried that so beautifully. It made her feel real, not dramatic.
And the male lead… WOW. His acting is so grounded. His micro-expressions feel so real it’s like he’s reacting to things off-camera too 😂.
Also, not gonna lie… the supporting characters grew on me way more than I expected. Some of them even stole scenes from the leads 🤣🤣
If you’re still unsure about watching it, just give it a try. It starts simple, but it warms up in a way that might surprise you 🥰
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