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I agree with you about ZY. Some people in the beginning were complaining how her actions concerning crown prince weren't justified and how it's unrealistic for her to want to bring him back to life after knowing him for just one day, but she literally said she thought that him standing up for her is what led to his death in the end. I think it's normal that she would want to help him in any way she can, if nothing else because she feels responsible for what happened. It's a very human emotion.

I actually melted after seeing this, they're so CUTE! 😭😍https://twitter.com/xzhan1005/status/1677182312977514498?t=mhuv2A_fj8T3jZL8ILgjqQ&s=19

Umm? I obviously said I'm glad they actually filmed it underwater opposed to OTHER dramas that tend to use CGI.

I hate when they make "underwater" scene but it's so painfully obvious that it's CGI/fake based on the hair/clothes etc. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this was actually done under water.

I don't think so. She asked to comb his hair but the episode ended before anything happened, and her previous attempt was unsuccessful.

The library scene was so beautiful! 😍

And just when I thought we would get some hair combing, they end it. SMH 😠

I think comments are more indicative of how people think of this drama than ratings, at least at the moment.

I really hope not. I don't want to watch him in only The Youth Memories/Ace Troops type of dramas, I want something spicier.

I think the fact that he chose that movie as his next project is promising. I wouldn't mind more historical roles (with no fantasy elements) either, lol.

No, it's not sad.

Shi Ying/Xiao Zhan really looked like a helpless kid after receiving news about his mother in episode 3. I genuinely could see a heartbroken teenager in his acting.

Also, Zhu Yan may have an annoying voice (according to some people) but Ren Min can act! Not to call out anyone specific but she's a better actress than some of the more popular ones.

IMDB and MDL matter for international audience, it's where we look for new dramas to watch & ratings play a significant role to a good number of people. The ratings on all three are equally sqewed tho.

They generally don't update numbers immediately, it takes at least several hours. I'm not sure how long the intervals between every update are tho.

I haven't watched many student/master romances, if any, but maybe they'll spice it up later in the drama. It's still early to say, in my opinion. Most xianxias I've watched became interesting only around episode 15 😆

It's a trope, like enemies to lovers, friends to lovers etc. There are many dramas and tropes to choose from, no need to watch something you don't like. (I'm saying this in the nicest possible way, don't take it as me trying to be confrontational 😅)

Okay, that makes a lot of sense. I was a bit iffy about the whole prophecy thing, but now I'm satisfied with that explanation.

That must be it. Thanks!

Ah, okay. Thanks! I haven't watched any of those but she probably dubbed something else that I did watch.

Is Zhu Yan dubbed by Ren Min? I'm sure I've heard that exact same voice somewhere but idk where.

At least it's better than the last one 😂

Finally finished it. I'm too lazy to write the whole review but I'm gonna say a few things.

I love how they portrayed estrangement between friends who were as close as brothers and even risked their lives for each other in youth. It's so heartbreaking when you think about it, but also very realistic. In fact, the whole drama was just really realistic, to the point it even became tedious at certain points (f. ex. the long business conversations when XCS set out to start his own business). However, I would say realism is still it's strongest (and best) characteristic. The acting was also exceptional on all sides.
This was not something I would usually watch and I probably won't watch something similar in the future unless someone I like acts in it (the period is just not my cup of tea) but this was, objectively speaking, a good drama.