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"Falling in love is the only goal in life"— probably this drama
First thing to do before watching this is to leave logic behind , then it’s actually an enjoyable little romcom (for the most part). It’s definitely cringe, cheesy, and full of clichés. The story has been told countless times, but hey, this time we’ve got a fresh pair of actors!
The romance centers on a girl who, after her parents’ death, goes back to China to uncover the truth, after discovering she belongs to a wealthy Gu family. There, she meets her adopted young uncle.
The pacing is odd at times, but not unbearable. Honestly, I really liked this couple, they had solid chemistry, and I loved the endless hugs. The male lead’s head pats were everything. If you’re a Zhi Xin fan, this one might be a must-watch. He was extra good here, his most “green flag” character yet (at least he doesn’t try to kill the FL this time, lol). His acting was on point, his smile adorable, and even the makeup looked great.
Daisy Li was great as always. This is the bubbliest role I’ve seen her in, she was almost unrecognizable compared to her darker roles. She was adorable here, and even though she’s older than the ML, it didn’t feel that way. She did a convincing job playing someone five years younger.
The romance was good, though I felt the chemistry dipped a bit after marriage. The drama eventually leaned into soap-opera territory for no real reason, but overall it’s still worth a watch.
Mini rant:
I actually agree with the grandpa, the pairing does feel weird. I wouldn’t be thrilled about my son and granddaughter being together either. His worry about the family (only three left) breaking apart is completely valid, and the “we’ll always be together” speeches only really work in dramas. That said, the writing for grandpa’s character was inconsistent , sometimes good, sometimes bad, and it didn’t add up.
Overall, although I loved these two together, I would only recommend this if you're bored and want something to not overthink.
The romance centers on a girl who, after her parents’ death, goes back to China to uncover the truth, after discovering she belongs to a wealthy Gu family. There, she meets her adopted young uncle.
The pacing is odd at times, but not unbearable. Honestly, I really liked this couple, they had solid chemistry, and I loved the endless hugs. The male lead’s head pats were everything. If you’re a Zhi Xin fan, this one might be a must-watch. He was extra good here, his most “green flag” character yet (at least he doesn’t try to kill the FL this time, lol). His acting was on point, his smile adorable, and even the makeup looked great.
Daisy Li was great as always. This is the bubbliest role I’ve seen her in, she was almost unrecognizable compared to her darker roles. She was adorable here, and even though she’s older than the ML, it didn’t feel that way. She did a convincing job playing someone five years younger.
The romance was good, though I felt the chemistry dipped a bit after marriage. The drama eventually leaned into soap-opera territory for no real reason, but overall it’s still worth a watch.
Mini rant:
I actually agree with the grandpa, the pairing does feel weird. I wouldn’t be thrilled about my son and granddaughter being together either. His worry about the family (only three left) breaking apart is completely valid, and the “we’ll always be together” speeches only really work in dramas. That said, the writing for grandpa’s character was inconsistent , sometimes good, sometimes bad, and it didn’t add up.
Overall, although I loved these two together, I would only recommend this if you're bored and want something to not overthink.
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