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I don't think she has any issue with LYX. ( Obviously we can't know for sure, but they seemed friendly enough in all the footage I've seen) She does seem very shy though.

But yeah, it could definitely be improved on or cut altogether because it seemed like she really didn't want to kiss him at all which kind of works against the idea of her being in love with him.

It's also difficult to believe because he's so beautiful. 😆 But that's another thing altogether I suppose.

From what I've seen of her other dramas, most of her kiss scenes are kind of like that. So I don't think she is comfortable with those kinds of scenes. Though she did have one good one with Zhang Zhehan in Everyone wants to meet you, but otherwise everything else I've seen of her has mostly been the same.

But that being said, though the kisses weren't great and were definitely awkward at times, I also don't remember it being quite this bad in A Date with the Future with William Chan.

I really like Zhang Ruo Nan, and her acting has been pretty solid in most of the things I've seen her in. But I get where some people are coming from when they say those scenes put them off because it really does look like she'd rather be doing anything else.

Youku has been posting a lot of TTEOTM stuff on twitter over the last few days. We love to see it. 😂

here's the last few

https://twitter.com/YoukuOfficial/status/1726892599360074062
https://twitter.com/YoukuOfficial/status/1727281697518227567
https://twitter.com/YoukuOfficial/status/1726538178658804060

There is a time jump after they get married. And it is definitely implied that she passed away as a result of a drug trial in that time. (Same ending as the novel) Surprised to hear some thought it was oe. It was pretty straight forward to me...

I guess it depends on what element you're referring too. Them going backwards and forwards in their relationship was frustrating to watch. But when it comes to the disease itself and the ending I think they were trying not to be disrespectful to something that thousands of people are actually suffering with. (as well as the novel it's based on) For example - to me, them curing Huntington's Disease when it is still fatal and incurable in real life would have felt wrong. Though sad, the ending feels more respectful to the reality of real people's experiences, while still being very hopeful for the future. Which was the intention of the story in the first place. I don't necessarily think it was always executed that well, but I can see what the intention was.

Yes, she dies.

Luo Yunxi not good looking enough?? 🤣 He's literally one of the most stunning men I've ever seen. He's unnaturally beautiful....

His acting is also leagues above some other actors out there. He's incredible. One of the best. The story is amazing and he and Bai Lu's chemistry is kind of unbeatable imo. It's a bit of a pity it didn't land with you. But each to their own I guess. May your next drama fit your tastes more.

bahaha. 🤣 No kiss scenes between the leads yet.

Because this is a discussion board. For people to express things they both like and dislike about a drama. Both are valid. This is why these boards exist in the first place. It is not a place only for praise. You're basically saying, if you dislike it, keep your mouth shut. That's not fair either. This varied range of opinions is not always a bad thing. It can work as feedback, it promotes discussion and shows just how different we all are. While I agree there are definitely haters out there who can be very unfair, it is not always innately disrespectful or hateful to express ones opinions, whether good or bad. Of course, how one goes about expressing this opinion may determine whether something is hateful or malicious.

As someone who loves angst and prefers to watch complicated relationships with complicated characters, over fluffy healthy ones, it not being a "bed of roses" is definitely not the reason for my dislike. I just don't think this is written well at all, or paced well. (or directed well) , I don't think it's showing their chemistry well either. I love Dylan and Bai Lu and think they're great actors. I've watched and loved many of their past dramas. I'm disappointed because I think they deserve better than this. People criticising it, and not liking it doesn't automatically make people haters trying to defame anyone. In a lot of cases, it's just disappointed people voicing their frustration.

Regardless, I am glad to hear others are enjoying it.

1. a little but not really. Other characters like and pursue the main leads at various times. But not a true love triangle because this interest is completely one sided and neither of the main characters ever feel the same about these other characters.

2. They officially get together in episode 22, but they have a few episodes early on where they are briefly together. (episode 9-11 approximately)

3. I guess you could say there was a break up after their initial romantic interlude. (even if they were never officially together) so I would say from about episode 12-21 they are in a broken up state.

4. Do they end up together? Yes. Does this last forever? No. She has an incurable illness. You can do the math. So i'd say the answer is no.

I love Bai Lu and am a fan of Dylan too and even I can admit this drama isn't great. I feel bad for them more than anything else.

I've seen some very good looking and youthful 50 year olds , but not that young. 🤣 He didn't look 50 to me. But I do agree that I think he'll age very well - he has so far. He clearly takes care of himself. I definitely don't expect him to look like an old man at 50 or anything. (50 isn't really old anyway. At least not to me)

I think so. Youngest looking 50 year old ever. They didn't even try to age him up!

*sigh* now Melons are saying 23rd of December instead of 23rd of November. Best to take them all with a pinch of salt at this point haha.

Yes, it's a first aid must clearly.

It was definitely not why he was carrying it on him, but it sure came in handy 😂 I think they just didn't like that it implied the male lead has casual sex or something. Despite him being a grown man in his thirties. (though I guess the sucking the venom through the condom may have been to much innuendo for them, despite it being tame)

She's dead, she passed as a result of the drug trials and donated her body to science. The "SP" extra, is simply an alternative extra thing that is a little more vague or open ended on whether she has already passed or not. For those who would prefer that. )Though it's pretty clear this was edited after the fact, with reference to her death simply being edited out) But the ending in the actual episode, she has passed away and he's merely imagining her walking in. Which is why she's surrounded by angelic light.

He's imagining her walking in - as everything he's done for HD research has been inspired by her. But yes, she's definitely passed by that point. She was the patient that succumbed to the malignant brain tumour caused by the early drug trials and who donated her body to science. We see Gu Yun Zheng walking alone with their son along the beach - which again would imply that she is no longer there but they will always be together in spirit.

I really hate to say this as someone who has been looking forward to this drama for so long. And I tried to hold off on making a final opinion until I finished it. But honestly, overall... I'm kind of disappointed. Maybe that's my fault... Maybe my expectations were just too high for it to begin with. I was thinking it was going to be a serious and emotional look at this disease and it's effects, instead it just came across...kind of shallow and tropey at times.

Pretty early on I had a bad feeling about the writing, pacing and execution of the story and the romance. I pushed through with the hopes that it would get better. And it actually did get better in some ways and this drama definitely had moments! It's definitely not all negative.

I was never once disappointed in Luo Yunxi's acting. As usual, this man elevates whatever content
he's given. His naturalistic acting, expressions and line delivery really makes him stand out. He really is something special. But I don't think this drama did justice to his abilities. It didn't give him enough opportunities to really showcase just how good he is. The lovely and talented Zhang Ruo Nan, did a good job for the most part too. She managed to show a lot of nuance in her acting, especially when it comes to the more emotional side of things. (Ignoring the often cold, or flat out uncomfortable romantic interactions.)

But there was definitely a disconnect in there. To the point where I didn't get emotional like I thought I would. Not even at the end. And this is coming from someone who cries easily. But still, I am grateful this drama exists to bring some awareness to diseases like Huntington's Disease and other neurodegenerative and rare illnesses. I just think such a topic deserved better.

Oh well. Onwards to the next one I guess. #FollowYourheart2024. Let's go!
and I will continue to keep a look out for Zhang Ruo Nan's future projects too,

Its not 2 bonus episodes and the individual episodes arn't longer in run time. It's just that the whole drama ends up running longer because many scenes throughout the entire drama have been cut on the
tv version. (About two episodes in content im assuming by the end) for pacing reasons in some cases but also because of censorship reasons. For example there was an entire sequence where Gu Yun Zheng was bitten by a snake when they were out in the woods. He pulls out a condom from his wallet and has her suck the poison out of the wound through the condom. Guess they thought that was too much for tv audiences even though there wasnt anything overly sexual/r-rated or inappropriate about the scene.