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Totally agree the bench conversation moved them forward. As someone who was involved in an office romance, we worked hard to keep business as business and not let our emotional attachment be noticed. So I see their office relationship as being somewhat normal.

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I can see where you would feel it was cringey. Myself, I enjoyed those moments because the characters actually started to develop their relationship by getting to know each other better. Yes, they had sex and now baby on the way. But, they don't really KNOW each other. That needs to happen before we get to the happy ending.
Over used tropes? Sure, because they work.

Did not change my tone. I still think the leads had absolutely no chemistry. Also, it is possible to put someone on a pedestal while still subjugating said person. As long as they do what you want they can stay on the pedestal.

This will be my last reply to you because obviously we do not agree and I don't have the time or energy to discuss this any further with you.

Haven't finished the drama yet but I have trouble believing that Sitian was trying to scam people.

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I am familiar with the scene. She calls him "my queen" and calls herself the kind because she won the tournament. Please don't make assumptions about what others have or have not seen.
As many of us have said, we do not see chemistry between these two. I have seen many of Wu Lei's dramas where he did have chemistry with the FL. This one just wasn't it.
As you said, not everyone likes everything. That is true which is why many of us didn't like this drama. However, just as we have opinions about dramas and what is or is not chemistry, we can also have opinions about being called "my queen". It does not imply a partnership, especially in a country where historically kings ruled and women (queens) were subjugated.

I know! I keep adding new ones. You would think as a retired person I would have the time to get them watched but I keep take time for my quilting and spending time with my husband.

In case you missed it: I want to be someone's partner in life, not someone stuck up on a pedestal.

LLTG was my first C-drama and I really liked it.

LLTG was my first C-drama and I felt the ML's backstory helped explain some of his personality, unlike AASOL.
I actually thought a couple of the supporting characters were more interesting. Wang Xing Yue was one of them. In fact I liked all the male members of the snooker team better than character of Lin Yi Yang.
Someone else commented that their characters were experiencing young love for the first time which explained their awkwardness. Having been there, done that, I cannot relate to that awkwardness. But then I am an extrovert so ...
Frankly, I disliked the FL so much that I have been unable to watch any of Zhao Jin Mai's dramas. Perhaps I can give her a chance after I finish the 72 dramas that are currently on my watch list.

I have seen Wu Lei in other dramas and he can definitely do shy and still have chemistry with the FL. This just wasn't it for me. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Being called "my queen" would have sent me running. I want to be someone's partner in life, not someone stuck up on a pedestal.

You have a valid point. We each perceive things differently. It often depends on our own experiences.

I absolutely did not feel one shred of evidence of great chemistry between the leads. To me it felt like two actors calling in their parts. For me the only parts that were interesting were the parts that didn't include the leads together acting lovey-dovey. The sport parts were actually interesting.

I really enjoyed all the billiards/snooker parts. The scenes with the other players were interesting to me. the scenes with main leads bored me to the point I couldn't even finish this drama. I liked Wu Lei in other dramas but for the life of me I can't imagine I will ever ant to watch anything with the female lead. To be fair to her I should probably try to watch one of her other dramas but for now I can't stand her. I disliked both her and Wu Lei in this drama.

Thanks for the suggestions. Recently She and Her Girls was added to my watch list so I think I will bump it up higher. I might enjoy The Great Craftsman because I studied architecture in college and I still love old buildings with style. Interlaced Scenes sounds up my alley. When my mother was alive she and I loved watching murder mysteries. I will probably pass on Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. I watched a drama a couple of months ago that I had to stop midway through because It was so depressing. At my age, I'll admit, I prefer happier dramas even though I am not opposed to some of the characters I love dying. Especially the SML in My Dear Guardian.

I watched a black and white horror film when I was a high school student (more years ago than I want to think about). Anyway, after a girl got her arm chopped off I decided horror films were not my thing. Never understood why Americans are so into the SAW, Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Friday the 13th films. Have never seen any of them.

Thank you for your reply. I have only been watching for about 15 months with only 86 dramas under my belt so apparently I have not yet seen the good stuff. I am not a fan of idol dramas. I prefer a good story line. I will add Joy of Life to my watch list to see from your perspective.
I did feel that ADWAD was a good parody of some of the stuff I have seen so far. I try to watch a drama all the way through but yes there are some I couldn't manage for one reason or another. Examples:
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love - pure schlock in my opinion although some people loved it.
Best Choice Ever - boring
Dating in the Kitchen - just couldn't find a good reason to follow
Dr. Cutie - just couldn't slog through this
Only for Love - boring

Now I did really love Arsenal Military Academy and also the Thai version of When A Snail Falls in Love.

I would be interested in learning more dramas you feel are worth watching.

Again, thanks for you input.

For as much as you apparently hated this drama (after only one episode), I am surprised that you actually gave it a 5 for everything except re-watch value.
This drama is a parody of Asian dramas. Apparently you didn't get that memo.

Clearly you did not understand from the beginning that this drama is a parody. Why was ML hated so much? Because in most dramas he is a loved character. Why did FL do what she did? Because she was trying to stay alive long enough to return to her own world. This drama took the usual tropes and turned them inside out. Watch it for the laughs, nothing else or you will be/were disappointed.

WOW. Sorry to see you are getting such hateful responses.