Wholesome, steady drama that did a great enemies to lovers trope
This drama was so unique! I loved the beginning with enemies to lovers trope done so well, and I loved how the female lead was so witty about it. I really liked the chemistry between the two leads. Unlike many dramas, it wasn't really back and forth, big misunderstanding, and super dramatic romance plots. I liked that for the most part the drama focused on developing trust between the male and female leads with minor issues, just deepening the relationship. The romance was really steady and was just comfortably growing throughout the drama. The drama for the most part was really lighthearted, focusing really on the developing relationship between the Wei and Yan clans. I really liked that a lot of the characters were goofy and wholesome. I also really liked the beginning and how honorable the male lead was - even when he didn't trust her, he continued to treat her with respect. For most of the drama, the female lead was presented as being extremely smart and honorable, loyal to the Wei clan, while the male lead was seen as being the one to make mistakes. What I really liked was when the playing field was evened when the female lead made a mistake, realized it, and made it up to her husband. It demonstrated that even she isn't perfect in the relationship. The drama also took an interesting take in demonstrating loyalty to the people over their own loved ones which was so consistent throughout the show - both the female and male leads were very understanding of each other in this sense. I will say a lot does happen the last three episodes which was very surprising given how steady and calm all the other episodes were. Overall, the drama had a great start and was very consistent and fulfilling in the plot and the ending. I definitely have scenes I would rewatch.Was this review helpful to you?
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Phenomenal acting and extraordinary characters
I loved this drama and was absolutely hooked when I started watching it. Esther Yu and Ding Yuxi's acting is on another level! Such great chemistry! I've never seen such a perfectly executed enemies-to-lovers trope. The beginning was very funny and humorous, and it perfectly set up the enemies-to-lovers trope, with the female lead being especially funny. The constant updates on the male lead's favorability was downright hilarious and made for many comical scenes. The group's chemistry overall was adorable, and got even better when the bamboo shoot joined - I absolutely loved the Mu Yao and Fuyi scenes, but I can't believe they got more kissing scenes than the main leads! Even though there weren't many physically romantic scenes between the main leads, I could overlook it because of their chemistry itself. BUT don't get me started on that FASDJHFASK bracelet. I couldn't stand that sideplot.The only weakness in this drama (other than that dang bracelet) was the ending with its holes and lack of continuity. The ending was confusing because Ziqi ended up being the author Fu Zhou, but does that mean Fu Zhou was Ziqi the whole time and has his memories? Does Fu Zhou keep his memories of Ziqi in the real world? I had many more questions than this unanswered and had to go online to find an explanation that would work for me. I feel like the plot had a great direction but wasn't fully resolved at the end. And the fact that Miao Miao thinks it was all a dream and vaguely remembers Ziqi is AGHHHHHHH. And the fact that we don't see them reunite in the real world is ASJKDFJKDHFFJAKSDJFKJAK. I definitely think this drama could have used another episode to wrap up the ending. But nevertheless, despite the plot holes, the acting was still amazing with what they were given. I continue to rewatch the scene with Ziqi crying as he reveals himself as Fu Zhou and reveals his feelings for Miao Miao in the real world. His micro expressions and eye acting is on another level. And tell me why does he look so so much better in the traditional wear???? I need another drama with him looking like that!!!
This drama overall was amazing and had me hooked till the very end. Am now even more a fan of Esther Yu and a new fan of Ding Yuxi!
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