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My hunch is that since we’re almost at the half- way point, they’re going to give into their suppressed feelings and get back together shortly. Especially since his back hug changed the dynamic more than a “random lapse whilst unwell”.
But as their love transpires, layers of secrets and untold truths come to light. And Mr Zhang etc try to use Miao Jing as bait for Chen Yi to act. The bone to the wild dog.

Still no sign of the 2ML though? Besides a random video call.

Love how they didn’t correct the sales assistant when she said the sneakers would match her “boyfriends” lol 😝

The whole house selling + waterworks + I’m unemployed + throw out my high school photo literally GOT UNDER HIS SKIN! poor boy Chen Yi thinks he’s boss but little Missy Miao Jing is playing him like a fiddle 😂😂😂

A lot of people say that but I actually prefer that it didn't dwell on the fire scene for too long.
They will uncover more of what happened in the 'present' 2011.

What does Chen Yi mean when he's drunk in ep 12 and goes "I can't be like Chen Libin".
Did his dad do something to Miao Jing....? 😰

Or was he referring to his own abuse from his dad? Novel readers enlighten me...

Wen Jie is starting to clue on to their not-so-platonic-siblingship to it being more of a romantic relationship. Kang An, who is usually more of a clueless male is catching on too. ahha.
It's so obvious when Chen Yi and Miao Jing are so sweet together! Even Linda can sense it...

I finished ep 9 and was like WHAT?

18 years old too LOL

It's called they both matured, and likely they made it a year later so MJ was 18 and more *legal, making it more appropriate.
Feelings fester and grow. He's a hot blooded young men in his prime too...so these things are not linear...

I think it was one of those "when time is missed" moments in life. He really wanted to, but when he got blocked by his dad and things happened (death, scams), he missed that opportunity in life. Which ends up as to why he works in the "club", and how their futures transpire the way they do.

It gives homage to the time period but also less makeup/filters mean you ACTUALLY see their expressions more etc.
Plus most actors have flawless skin anyway, so its good to see them as real people.
My grievance was the mechanic scene where SWL is in a t-shirt and his arm is so skinny >.<

It goes from 2002 through to 2003 and then quite swiftly through 2004-2005. Which is where the CP part ways. They reconvene in the 'present' which is 2011. Miao Jing is about 25 years old then, and Chen Yi would be 27-28.

Yeah I had heard of the that the Yu Zheng - SWL drama but not sure why YZ hated on him - he usually pushes all his stars so much.

This is only my second SWL drama, so I can't comment from extensive experience, but I have appreciated his performance here as Chen Yi compared to the other role I saw. Again, likely due to the depth of CY but also through SWL's growth I'm sure.

Thanks for sharing. Part of this is likely due to censorship as well. They also want to paint societal issues in a certain way. And also for this storyline to be attractive to mainstream audiences.

I’ve not watched too many SWL dramas, but I know he has been called stiff and wooden in previous roles.
We’re only a quarter of the way through and I must say I’m impressed by his performance as Chen Yi. Perhaps the role calls for more from his delivery too. There’s more nuance and layers compared to other characters he’s played.
He also reminds me of someone from certain angles. Can’t quite put my finger on it (not sure if it’s in cdrama or KDrama land…and not ZLH btw).

I’m eagerly waiting for them to return to adult life in 2011. Few more eps. The fire arc is building up from end of ep 8

Makes sense. The bikini struck me as weird for MJ’s stuff as well lol. But I love how unphased she was when she tossed it out. Almost like she assumed CY would’ve dated in 6 years. But she was like “sis is back” lol

It’s likely her old stuff.
He never removed it so she was cleaning out that were clearly expired, unused etc.

I agree with you but given this show is 32 eps, I’m ok with sweetness as long as there is progress.

I know this build up explains why their relationship is so layered and complex, especially when they realise that their connection is more than family but transcends into love.

But I’m almost ready for the (fire) angst and separation arc so that we can see the CP in their adult life in 2011 and how that unfolds.
I feel like that won’t happen until ep 10-12, so a good 1/3 of the drama.

Literally was going to ask this! It was 8.1 two hours ago...