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haven’t seen all of Zhao Lusi’s dramas—only Love Like the Galaxy and Hidden Love. In both, I felt she often played the babyish or whiny character, which didn’t really show her range or maturity. But in Loves Ambition, she truly surprised me. Her character was so much more mature and grounded, and I loved seeing this side of her. This kind of role suits her really well.
The show started off strong and immediately had me hooked. The early episodes, especially during the “divorce cooling-off period,” had the perfect mix of tension and comedy. It turned into pure entertainment—I found myself laughing out loud more than once!
The pacing was generally good, but towards the later episodes, I felt it started to drag. Some scenes, especially those set in the Yan Atelier, felt like filler with little plot development. And unfortunately, the final episode was quite disappointing, particularly the last 5 minutes. It really bothered me that there was no satisfying resolution between Hao Chao and his father—he didn’t even appear in the finale, which felt like a missed opportunity.
Overall, it was an okay show with a very strong start. It's an easy and entertaining watch. I also want to praise the casting: the male lead actually looked like a real CEO, which is rare! So often in dramas, CEOs look way too young or lack presence, but here it was believable and refreshing. And the mother-in-law character? What a gem. Yes, she came off a bit harsh at first, but she ended up being elegant, supportive, and honestly, one of the highlights of the show.