i think it's a realistic approach. in real life, those who have endured trauma and carry the weight of an unstable…
If they had truly explored his life—his struggles, his pain, everything that shaped him after the accident—viewers would have a clearer understanding of his journey and perhaps why he chooses to heal for her. Right now, it feels like they’ve barely scratched the surface of his suffering, especially compared to how much time they’ve spent on Song Ran’s perspective.
If I remember correctly, they end up returning to Eastern Country just a few months after getting together. And because of that, instead of fully healing, things actually take a turn for the worse for him.
i think it's a realistic approach. in real life, those who have endured trauma and carry the weight of an unstable…
Having different perspectives is fine—different strokes for different folks—as long as we’re not shoving our opinions down each other’s throats. Personally, I lean more toward the logical side when it comes to romance. While yeah, it’s touching that she inspires him to heal faster, but that alone doesn’t quite sell it for me. I need to see more depth, more buildup in their relationship—something that actually makes it feel earned before jumping straight into that moment. Especially since his wounds aren’t just physical but psychological. The romance kind of overshadows his illness makes it feel almost trivial, like it’s just a minor setback rather than something that actually holds weight.
i think it's a realistic approach. in real life, those who have endured trauma and carry the weight of an unstable…
On the flip side, I do see your point. Ultimately, they’ll become each other’s anchor, but that’s something earned after enduring numerous trials together. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s not entirely outside the realm of possibility, but it feels rushed, almost like it’s being forced. If we consider who truly holds significance for him, I can say his father is the one who matters most, and Song Ran—at that stage—wasn’t exactly his confidante. So, the idea that she’s the catalyst for his healing feels a bit too convenient, a little too soon for such a complex process.
Happy to see Li Zan’s determination to get better, but I kinda wish it wasn’t because of Song Ran. I don’t have personal experience with PTSD, nor do I claim to understand it scientifically, but something about framing his recovery around her feels a bit forced. It’s not that it couldn’t happen, but given where their relationship stands, it doesn’t feel like it’s deep enough yet to carry that weight.
Also, if Zheyuan hadn’t mentioned on Weibo that these past few episodes were just from a different perspective, I’d probably still feel like Li Zan was being treated as a tool. They really haven’t delved into his backstory, his struggles, or his life in any meaningful way—he just seems to appear when it’s time to console her, as if he’s only there for her emotional support.
Is the mental trauma going to be further explained? Because we have not seen much from Li Zan's side compared…
Today’s episodes actually annoyed me because we barely get anything of Li Zan’s pov, but Zheyuan said on Weibo that Li Zan will remember what happened and then maybe we’ll get the chance to see things more from his perspective.
How ridiculously, bookishly, and fictionally correct is this! This is exactly why even serious concepts in Chinese…
It’s like swallowing a bitter pill, but I have to agree. The drama was initially set for 40 episodes, then trimmed down to 38—but honestly, I have no idea what they did with those early episodes. They dragged out unnecessary parts in the beginning, yet somehow decided to remove some key moments from the novel that were crucial for episodes 11 and 12. They definitely didn’t do a great job depicting what happened after Li Zan and Song Ran returned from the Eastern Country. The gravity of their experiences, the emotional aftermath, and the shifts in their dynamic were either glossed over or condensed into fleeting moments that failed to carry the weight they should have.
Noticed how her usual neat, stylish, and carefully curated outfits are gone.. Now, she dresses more like the other employees—simple and down-to-earth. 🤣 And the way she defended Song Ran, that genuinely surprised me. It’s a good change, and she was right—living in the Eastern Country truly shapes people. 😂
I do have a small complaint about this—not only due to Li Zan's limited screen-time but also because the drama…
Yeah, exactly. The way I see it, everything Li Zan has been through feels overshadowed—almost like an afterthought rather than something crucial to the plot. When in fact... novel readers know damn well.
I do have a small complaint about this—not only due to Li Zan's limited screen-time but also because the drama…
Even in the novel, we got more of Song Ran’s point of view than Li Zan’s, but I was hoping the drama would balance things out. Unfortunately, it looks like we’re set up for disappointment. 🙃
preview for next episodes without English subtitleEp13: https://x.com/fizasyaza/status/1886745327023350187?t=r1qhVF0BVEaE8jRm_GLEzA&s=19Ep14:https://x.com/fizasyaza/status/1886745495063945570?t=50LmaHnykD8ZnO0Bpv3EHQ&s=19
There's preview with English subtitle on Youtube! 😁
If I remember correctly, they end up returning to Eastern Country just a few months after getting together. And because of that, instead of fully healing, things actually take a turn for the worse for him.
Also, if Zheyuan hadn’t mentioned on Weibo that these past few episodes were just from a different perspective, I’d probably still feel like Li Zan was being treated as a tool. They really haven’t delved into his backstory, his struggles, or his life in any meaningful way—he just seems to appear when it’s time to console her, as if he’s only there for her emotional support.
13: https://youtu.be/Or4hEJASoqU?si=F9SgVq0r5ynbLsLc
14: https://youtu.be/C171Hj8LU2U?si=SfUKARlT_uDfEuXd