I think a lot of this was rooted in the history of seedy deal making when everything was not regulated much and…
Of course, I also understand what you’ve conveyed. Alcohol in East Asian countries is indeed an inseparable part of history and culture. If its use or consumption is limited to special occasions such as national events, family gatherings, public holidays, weddings, ancestral ceremonies, and so on. then the tradition of drinking alcohol becomes historically valid and clearly serves its purpose as a way to preserve the customs passed down from older generations to their descendants.
The issue arises when this drinking culture is forced into modern settings, such as business meetings, which can already be conducted through conferences, presentations, or product demonstrations that cover all aspects of mutual agreement. Why should someone be compelled to drink alcohol with people who are neither family nor close friends?
That’s where my concern lies: drinking alcohol as a symbol of commitment in business cooperation is nonsense. It’s highly inefficient and ineffective for both parties, because the only one who truly enjoys it is the person or group who initiated the drinking event.
As I mentioned earlier, drinking alcohol during business presentations can lead to potential criminal acts whether you end up as the victim or the perpetrator.
If business meetings can occur daily with different companies and parties, how many criminal incidents might happen each day because of alcohol? Wouldn’t banning alcohol eliminate at least one cause or potential trigger of such crimes?
Naturally, this prohibition should begin with the context we’re discussing here: alcohol consumption during business meetings.
I think a lot of this was rooted in the history of seedy deal making when everything was not regulated much and…
Certainly, such practices are deeply rooted in the traditions of ancient societies and continue to be preserved by people to this day.
The issue, however, is that we are now living in the 20th century—a fast-paced era where people are capable of thinking logically and understanding the importance of collective well-being. Yet, governments that appear strong from the outside still fail to eliminate the culture of alcohol consumption. This is clearly ineffective.
Alcohol cannot solve problems, nor can it ever truly ease the burden of serious personal struggles. When comparing its benefits to its risks, the risks are undeniably greater.
Life is already exhausting in this fast-moving age. So why do people choose to temporarily abandon reason in ways that could lead to criminal acts—either as victims or perpetrators?
With the logic I’ve presented, people in East Asia should be able to think similarly. After all, East Asians are known for their intelligence and have built economic powerhouses at a pace unmatched by other regions in Asia.
It's such an unhealthy practice, dangerous and very degrading to the vulnerable ones especially.
It harms everyone, but nobody wants to talk about it. Even doctors who work in hospitals often attend work related dinners that involve drinking alcohol. What the hell? Why do doctors drink alcohol? I keep asking myself that question. They already know the risks and benefits of consuming it, yet they still do it. It feels completely contradictory.
I was wondering why his acting was so good in vertical dramas. Turns out, he’s an experienced supporting actor in regular dramas. Now, he consistently plays lead roles in vertical dramas.
I've always wondered why they take the drinking seriously and anyone who refuses to drink is seen as disrespectful…
Just like I said, their mindset still lives in a feudal state. Even with all the technology at their fingertips, they don’t dare to abolish this drinking culture.
Someone doesn’t want to dismantle the alcohol industry. Someone doesn’t want people to live longer. Someone wants the insurance industry to keep running or even grow bigger. Someone wants citizens to make frequent visits to hospitals.
Perhaps this is how the world truly works, controlled by the elite.
All of these problems stem from drinking alcohol during attempts to secure business deals with other companies or clients. I’ve mentioned this before in my Love Ambition post, especially in the scene where Zhao Lusi gets drunk after a client meeting. The culture of drinking alcohol as a sign of seriousness in forming business partnerships is one of the most foolish and feudal East Asian traditions still being upheld.
Why does alcohol have to be involved? A true professional prepares a business proposal and discusses mutual benefits. There’s no need for this kind of trash activity. It damages individuals and society under the guise of “culture.”
They speak nonsense and cover their actions with flowery words, calling it tradition. But, this kind of practice should be wiped off the face of the earth.
Ah, I got misled by the tags. I can still watch donghua or anime with xianxia or similar genres. But unfortunately, I’m not quite ready to dive into live-action xianxia dramas seriously yet. Thanks for letting me know!
I just finished it today Sat, 25-10-25. After waiting for the express package on release day, I got caught up with work and forgot about my ongoing watchlist. Plus, the flood of new drama episodes releasing back-to-back really delayed my viewing.
A lesson to take from this drama: Try not to have more than two children if you’re not willing to dedicate extra time and energy to truly care for each of them, and to work hard in raising them to be confident individuals who are trained to rise again after experiencing failure. This is something that truly happens in real life, dear viewers.
I know, it has a really good trailer. It’s been on my PTW list since last week. I just finished The Journey of Legend today. There have been so many great dramas from last month to this month. They’ve been racing each other with new episode releases thanks for suggesting
I started watching this after seeing a clip of Joseph Zheng as a martial arts master challenging people from various sects in a large hall. I remembered seeing Zhu Xudan in that scene.
After watching Heroes up to episode 9, I was confused Liu Yuning and Yang Chaoyue were there, but Zhu Xudan wasn’t. Turns out, they’re two different dramas. But it’s fine I’m already invested in understanding the story more deeply.
YouTube clips never show the title anyway. The good part is, now I’ve got two wuxia dramas starring Joseph Zheng on my watchlist!
wait.....did we finish z drama without seeing that senior alchemists face😭🤣🤣
He played the third prince in New Life Begins and Song Yi's brother in My Heroic Husband. I knew it was him the moment he appeared even when we couldn’t see his face 🤣🤣🤣 They really did him dirty!
it makes him look like a child... I really couldn't take him seriously
In the drama Perfect Match, he didn’t look like that at all. But in this drama, how could he end up looking like that if not because of the supporting roles constantly surrounding him? I always feel that it’s the supporting characters around him who physically stand out the most.
The issue arises when this drinking culture is forced into modern settings, such as business meetings, which can already be conducted through conferences, presentations, or product demonstrations that cover all aspects of mutual agreement. Why should someone be compelled to drink alcohol with people who are neither family nor close friends?
That’s where my concern lies: drinking alcohol as a symbol of commitment in business cooperation is nonsense. It’s highly inefficient and ineffective for both parties, because the only one who truly enjoys it is the person or group who initiated the drinking event.
As I mentioned earlier, drinking alcohol during business presentations can lead to potential criminal acts whether you end up as the victim or the perpetrator.
If business meetings can occur daily with different companies and parties, how many criminal incidents might happen each day because of alcohol? Wouldn’t banning alcohol eliminate at least one cause or potential trigger of such crimes?
Naturally, this prohibition should begin with the context we’re discussing here: alcohol consumption during business meetings.
The issue, however, is that we are now living in the 20th century—a fast-paced era where people are capable of thinking logically and understanding the importance of collective well-being. Yet, governments that appear strong from the outside still fail to eliminate the culture of alcohol consumption. This is clearly ineffective.
Alcohol cannot solve problems, nor can it ever truly ease the burden of serious personal struggles. When comparing its benefits to its risks, the risks are undeniably greater.
Life is already exhausting in this fast-moving age. So why do people choose to temporarily abandon reason in ways that could lead to criminal acts—either as victims or perpetrators?
With the logic I’ve presented, people in East Asia should be able to think similarly. After all, East Asians are known for their intelligence and have built economic powerhouses at a pace unmatched by other regions in Asia.
Someone doesn’t want to dismantle the alcohol industry.
Someone doesn’t want people to live longer.
Someone wants the insurance industry to keep running or even grow bigger. Someone wants citizens to make frequent visits to hospitals.
Perhaps this is how the world truly works, controlled by the elite.
Why does alcohol have to be involved?
A true professional prepares a business proposal and discusses mutual benefits. There’s no need for this kind of trash activity. It damages individuals and society under the guise of “culture.”
They speak nonsense and cover their actions with flowery words, calling it tradition. But, this kind of practice should be wiped off the face of the earth.
make up really made someone look older
because all of them from the same manhua
After waiting for the express package on release day, I got caught up with work and forgot about my ongoing watchlist. Plus, the flood of new drama episodes releasing back-to-back really delayed my viewing.
A lesson to take from this drama: Try not to have more than two children if you’re not willing to dedicate extra time and energy to truly care for each of them, and to work hard in raising them to be confident individuals who are trained to rise again after experiencing failure. This is something that truly happens in real life, dear viewers.
thanks for suggesting
i think i've watched the same storyline in the vertical dramas
After watching Heroes up to episode 9, I was confused Liu Yuning and Yang Chaoyue were there, but Zhu Xudan wasn’t. Turns out, they’re two different dramas. But it’s fine I’m already invested in understanding the story more deeply.
YouTube clips never show the title anyway. The good part is, now I’ve got two wuxia dramas starring Joseph Zheng on my watchlist!
I'm in a good mood to explore some wuxia stories
just not ones with a plot that focuses on palace politics