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I've just noticed there is a THIRD guy in this equation but he's not even listed as ML/2ML here. I still don't understand who's the 'real' ML.

I've just noticed there is a THIRD guy on the posters for the drama...? Like, what? I will give it a try since it's 'only' 20 eps and looks like those will be released within a few days or so. Hopefully, they will not make Liu Xueyi dirty again, because I'm literally craving for the dramas he will not be 'the pain in the a**' type of character. I started watching because of him

It's hard for me to see her high school sweetheart becoming that kind of person...?

It looks more for me like an implemented idea of small-town relationship she heard from her coworker friend.

I get it, people change but WTF, they've been together FOR YEARS, including friendship as kids. He was always there for her, respecting both her and her decisions. First time we see him breaking that rule is when he's running after the bus to stop her from going to Shanghai. He was willing to go there with her even if it wasn't really his life goal.

Are both storylines part of her imagination and the final decision wasn't really made yet in reality? Right now it looks like it for me.

I am a little bit confused and still wondering if I should watch the next episodes. Should she choose the big city life because she will eventually find true love with rich CEO who will share her ambitions? Now it looks like her life in small city will eventually become garbage. Tbh her life didn't appear to me that bad? It's just the future part which looks horrible? Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. That glamorous big-city life may not be that amazing as you imagine.

I would like to see them having their own business with the friend which was on the dinner and stay in hometown. Like, as the 3rd possibility

Question about her BF after ep2, spoiler below. Some questions to people who watched more episodes

I know season 2 will air in DAYS from now but it's still a torture. I really admire you all

Same here, for contemporary drama it feels like it's gonna drag at some point. I'm coming back here to comment section since the day of ep1 premiere and still trying to decide if I should give it a try

ahhh, I’ve been listening to it on repeat via yt for days… Still waiting for it to be released on Spotify/Apple Music 🥲

There are new posters! https://x.com/dramapotatoe/status/1787303673225203751

Dashing Youth have just obtained the license! Let's see when Youku will decide for it to air (hopefully very soon)

I was also wondering why Xiao Zhan didn't take the opportunity to come back as Yan Bingyun and my first thought was that maybe he wasn't as famous and busy back then when season 1 was filmed (his career got a really big boost from the role of Wei Wuxian in The Untamed which aired the same year as Joy of Life S1).

So maybe he just doesn't have time anymore to take the supporting/guest roles (he's been acting as the ML in all of his recent dramas, as I checked).

But that's only my guess, maybe some fans of Xiao Zhan who are following his career in detail would answer differently.

Wait till the end of the season!

I've just finished it, that was my first time watch. Luckily it's been a national holiday period in my country so I literally devoured all of 46 episodes in 3 and a half days. One of the best dramas I've ever watched.

Oh wow, that's what you call a masterpiece.

So happy I started watching this drama for the first time right before season 2 airs. I can't imagine what kind of torture those 4 years have been for all of you who were watching when it came out in 2019. If all the rumors are right, we will watch it this month. Can't wait!

Express package is here!

Continue watching, I think this situation was wrapped very well here

Finished episode 14 and so far it’s been the best contemporary drama of the year for me. I hope they will also wrap it up well.

✅Acting (both FL and ML are doing great job)
✅Chemistry (explanation not needed)
✅Interesting characters (including Grandpa and her friend, Madame Wu, FL’s siblings and the goose)
✅Beautifully written (scene when Maidong is explaining the circle of life was one of the most imprinted and worth remembering scenes I’ve seen in a while)
✅Pacing (I am eating up every second of it without the moment of boredom)
✅OST (can’t wait for it to be released on Spotify/Apple Music, especially song „Oasis” by Wang Heye)

Yes! I love this pairing, too. Their chemistry is top notch, not overplayed, shown by subtle acting.

They have a really good chemistry. Them just being close or looking at each other speaks more than words. Good casting choice, I would say!

I am trying to understand the airing schedule too, it doesn't make any sense.

They broke up because of the fear what emperor could do if they continue to be together. But later on they understood that there is no difference, the life threatening situations will occurr anyway so splitting up wasn’t worth it. Even FL spoke about it when they got together again.