jaye

I was so struck by how much this drama moved me and I'm still shocked by the hold this OTP has on me. Narratively, there was a lot I was bored by but I won't let that discredit where credit is due. I found myself not really caring for the plots and machinations surrounding the leads and that may be me but I was not a fan of the execution of the storyline. I wasn't a fan of the direction either and overall the production values were leaning towards more of artistry than substance. I might be in the minority but I will stand by these opinions. At the end of the day, all I care about and will continue to cherish solely is A Li and Xiao Heng's relationship above all else. There are only a handful of pairings out there that really work their way into my heart and they are It for me. It's so vital to me that Xiao Heng emphasizes the importance of Ah Li being herself and the inherent trust they have in one another that gets them through the next obstacle and the next. To me they epitomize what is lovely between a bond that will respect one another's boundary and be there as the shoulder of support when needed, during the good times and bad. Couples can easily forget the promises they make to one another but not this pairing. If this OTP has no die-hard shippers then that means I'm dead.