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In the early episodes, Li Zan and Luo Zhan had a conversation where Luo Zhan mentioned helping Li Zan’s father secure a construction project, which is why Uncle Li came to Liangcheng.

It’s ironic how a show I discovered by chance ended up surpassing the one I had been anticipating for so long. This one is unexpectedly fun—sharp cinematography, tightly paced storytelling, and not a single wasted scene. I’m honestly glad I gave it a shot. It deserves a higher rating.

I don’t recall the novel explicitly stating Song Ran’s age, but it did mention that she had been living in Liangcheng for almost 23 years. It’s probably safe to assume she’s around the same age as Li Zan.

In the novel, Song Ran once mentioned to Li Zan that her sister is two years younger than her. When Aunt Yang moved in with Song Ran’s father, her sister had already been born. I think they might have just changed her name later on. 😂

Even though there are clues about Li Zan’s birth year, the drama doesn’t explicitly state the exact year it’s set in. However, in the novel, Li Zan is 23.

At this point, I might actually cry—not from the angst, but from the sheer frustration of watching the production team squander its immense potential.

It feels like we'll never escape the pattern of rushing through the important moments with this one. Well, I still need time to gather my thoughts because everything feels so scattered, especially as my disappointments keep stacking up. 🥲

Is it really that bad? I already put this on hold because after yesterday’s episodes, I’m not sure I can stomach the romance. 🙃

Yet here you are.

If they were truly sticking to the novel, what happened to his friend wouldn’t be the only reason for his trauma. He would return to Eastern Country, where even more events would take place.

I just watched the video too, and as much as it pains me to admit, I agreed with almost everything she said. 😭 Almost—because I still don’t share her opinion about this drama resembling DOTS. That aside, I’m relieved she only watched up to the second episode. I’m not sure I’d be ready to hear what else she’d have to say.

Probably since first episode..

I did that too, it helps somehow. ☺️

I literally sighed the second Li Zan let Song Ran tag along to find Jiang Yu. That kid was already on edge, and bringing her along.. that was just asking for trouble. 😂

When Li Zan found Jiang Yu, he was about to defend himself, but the moment he saw Song Ran, it was as if he saw red. He probably assumed that since Li Zan arrived with her, it meant Li Zan had already taken her side—believing everything she said and condemning him regardless.

I’ve never had personal experience with it, so all I can do is approach it with logical thinking as much as possible. I hope you get enough rest because today’s episodes weren’t exactly easy to watch, at least for me. There were several things that rubbed me the wrong way, but I tried not to let them affect me too much because, at the end of the day, I don’t have firsthand experience to make a scientific judgment. Just some thoughts purely from a viewer’s perspective. 😄

Yes, of course! You have to watch it yourself before forming a judgment. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it later! 😬

That might have something to do with her mental state since the situation reminded her of the kids in Eastern Country. She even had a monologue about how she failed to protect them—so how could she let herself fail another child in her own country? But after that, she kind of shut herself off from seeing anyone else’s point of view.

As a journalist, you'd think she'd double-check her facts before making a public comment. But no, even after Li Zan tried to explain, she refused to budge. Her stubbornness in Episode 15 was beyond frustrating. 😭

You mean episode 15? But anyway, Song Ran experienced firsthand how painful words on the internet can be, yet she went and did the same to others. There are always two sides to a story, but she immediately took the first one she heard as the truth. 😔