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Lol! I thought she was demoted too while I was watching it. But it still sucks because it was supposed to be a promotion but instead they just decided to treat her like trash. I do not like her bosses at all cos they clearly don't value hard work or loyalty, just money.

It's like she feels that she's put in so much effort already so she's not willing to let it go. I think she also believes that the female partner is still on her side and she feels some sense of loyalty to her too. Whatever it is, it frustrated me.

I'm so anxious and excited waiting for the moment when this perfect house of cards that Qin Shi built comes crashing down. I just know someone is going to invite her boss to her wedding and ruin everything. I think the biggest hole in her web of lies was the child - she should never have introduced that variable.

TJH and his girlfriend are so annoying and it's hilarious how she came into the firm claiming she wanted to work to prove herself only to turn around and use her father's influence over a petty misunderstanding that has nothing to do with her. I'm about to start skipping all their scenes cos I can't stand her. TJH can't seem to make up his mind about what he wants from Qin Shi and I wish he would just leave her alone. Sure, in his head she cheated on him, but he also let his mother treat her like dirt so they're even. Move on.

Looking forward to tomorrow cos every step we take to bring us closer to the wedding feels like a step closer to the big bang! MVP of today's episodes has to be Li Dai for doing what needed to be done. I wish she and Qin Shi had just gone off to start their own firm together.

Finally wrapped up this winding story and I am happy with the way it ended. My biggest grievance was Li Hui and Sui Ming Wei not sorting themselves out until the literal last minutes. Surely we deserved better. In the end, it was an okay journey to go on and I'm glad I watched it. I haven't seen Timmy Xu in anything before this, so I'll check out his other works now.

In eps 13 & 14 I kept yelling at my screen at Kang Chae Ri when she was looking for butts to show and ignoring the very real twist of Chef Jang and Ji Wan that was unfolding in front of everyone. She was so caught up on making some sort of dramatic turn, and also blinded by her bias and disgust towards Ji Wan that she couldn't see it was the real story that would capture the eyes and hearts of the public. That alone makes her a terrible producer in addition to her being a jerk.

Ji Wan took a step forward by asking him on the date and I was disappointed he didn't choose her in the end cos it's obvious that he wanted to. I also hope we get to see them again even though the dating show is over.

I'm actually happy with Xun An's reaction to Bai Lang's sudden 180. At first I was like "no what are you doing? This is what you wanted" but after thinking it over, it's actually the rational response 😂 From the teaser, it looks like it's Bai Lang's turn to start courting Xun An and I'm looking forward to that.

I can't believe we have to wait another week!

He's really the only one who seems to actually care about what Qin Shi and Yang Hua want or how they feel.

It's so easygoing and Yang Hua and Qin Shi are so cute. I love unwinding with this after work too.

At this point now I'm tired of Yang Hua's mother. Even more infuriating are Qin Shi's parents who are complete hypocrites. I can't imagine receiving a lecture on marriage from someone who's been married 3 times and can't even have one family gathering without an ex wife ruining it for everyone. Her eldest brother is fine but he has no impact and the second brother just annoys me anytime he appears with his toxic marriage. I'm not even surprised that Qin Shi is so against marriage cos look at the horrible model she's had. I guess she never told anyone that her other engagement ended because of their whole family dynamic so they feel entitled to make demands.

I don't understand how their plan is supposed to work though cos even if they get married now won't the marriage certificate be dated? She can't submit a marriage certificate dated today for a marriage that's supposedly nearly 3 years old. Right? I wish Qin Shi could just resign and start up her own firm.

I don't watch trailers but I'm looking forward to Yang Hua's protective instinct coming out in full force. Maybe she didn't choose him randomly after all cos she never reveals all her cards, so I'm also looking forward to the revelations that come.

Istg if Wu Fei keeps telling her fiancé everything about the way they're handling the case, I'm going to lose my mind. I like her so much but she really needs to learn to keep some things to herself when she knows he's on the opposition.

I am still enjoying all things Qin Shi and her leaving out a condom wrapper to mess with Yang Hua's mother had me rolling. Yang Hua is still cute and the two of them are so good together. How lucky for Qin Shi that the random guy she chose as her fake husband is actually smart enough and capable enough to keep up with her and even help her out sometimes? Some people have all the luck.

I really liked when Qin Shi and Li Dai teamed up to shut down the two idiot criminal lawyers. I wish they didn't work in such a toxic firm so they could actually lift each other up instead of competing with daggers drawn for the one spot they'll allow a woman to occupy.

I like how the Queen uses the Dowager's moves against her. The old bat really thought she was doing something when our Queen was already steps ahead. I'm so glad she got to meet Cheong Ha and help her get into the palace. Sure, the wedding night was a disaster due to Seong Nam's misunderstanding, but I know they have time to clear it up and I know Cheong Ha will not let him go so easily.

This is turning out to be my favourite show of the month.

It seems there's some confusion. I've never said I don't see his side. I only said I see her side. I have defended him from the start of the show, if you've seen any of my past comments. I get why he did what he did, but that doesn't change the impact of his actions, intended or not.

That's why I keep saying this isn't me bashing him or being against him. I'm simply saying I understand Xiao Ran as well.

Another great episode! The Queen always has lines that leave me thinking about them long after the episode. Her speech to the young scholars was inspiring, and I loved how she comforted Bogeom and his mother after their disastrous partnership with the snake Dowager ended.

As for the intrigue... It seems Uiseong is not the son of the king and Consort Hwang's secret is now in the hands of the Dowager. That's going to be interesting going forward. It's also clear that their next course of action will be to murder the new Crown Prince. We'll see how that works out.

I think the Queen was subtly telling Bogeom to be the cohort of the CP so maybe that is how he'll find himself in the leadership role in the future.

Her nowhere going career? She was doing a job that she built for herself and one that he looked down on and everything she has achieved has been because of her own hard work and intelligence. I've never blamed him for anything except the things he did, like keeping things from her and breaking up with her because he decided it was better that way. I don't want to say too much but can we please kill this idea that her career is because of him. What did he do? Did he impress her boss on her behalf? She was the one who talked a man down from unaliving himself. She was the one whose investigation saved his dying hotel. Lol.

Again, I'm not picking sides. I simply said I understand Xiao Ran and I don't know why you think that means I'm against Shang Qi.

I also get the feeling that he may have failed badly in his last job and caused losses to a lot of people because of potential profit, so now he doesn't take risks and just wants the bare minimum out of life.

I also wonder if we're watching the same drama cos I don't know what you're referring to half the time.

You say she didn't tell him what Fei'er was really like, but would he have listened when he was in love with Fei'er or would she just have ruined their friendship earlier? He's not a child so he should be able to discern when someone is being genuine or not which is what she waited for for 8 years. His poor judgement is not her responsibility and without actual evidence of Fei'er being a snake, Xiao Ran could not start something without admitting that she loved him.

Also, she was insecure in Hupu because she found out he was keeping things from her - a pattern of behaviour that often leads to a lack of trust. He constantly waited to tell her things until it was too late or just straight up kept her in the dark.

Plus, he always brings his personal feelings to work and even to her own job which is annoying and tiresome when you don't want to see someone.

Why was she in Wusu in the first place? Cos she messed up her exam after being publicly humiliated so she moved to get a fresh start. Why does she complain to Li Hui? Because that's her friend and that's what friends do - vent, complain, rant to each other.

He can say every reassuring thing he wants, but when his actions like lying, hiding things etc say differently, no matter how well intentioned (THE NOBLE IDIOT TROPE), it's going to lead to misunderstanding and lack of trust. An apology or explanation does not magically erase the very real feelings and heartbreak caused by his actions.

I've already said I don't know if they'll end up together and I don't mind either way. This isn't some sort of bashing of Shang Qi but rather me saying I can see why Xiao Ran would not want to be in a relationship with him right now.

Everybody and their pet goose knew Shang Qi had a thing for Fei'er when they were young and through college, so Xiao Ran wouldn't as his friend try to destroy his friendship with Fei'er and hurt him just so she could have a chance with him. That's why she was quiet for 8 years and wanted to make a confession after college so that they could start the next phase of their lives with a clean slate.

Also, by ep 32 she has told him outright that she doesn't want a relationship with him and he keeps invading her privacy and insisting they get back together which is why she said she would leave Wusu. She has every right to her peace and he doesn't get to put her down and pick back her up based on what's going on at the moment. She has decided to be friends and move on from trying to be in a relationship. That's not running away or living in the past and she doesn't trust him now because all the reassurances and words he's saying now were things he said before and then he broke up with her without a warning or explanation. I don't know what you're referring to about her treating him like a stranger when they moved in together because they clearly talked about their issues then too before he went to Hupu.

I think Xiao Ran simply does not stay where she isn't wanted. She admitted that the first time it was her misunderstanding, but this time, Shang Qi made the decision to end their relationship rather than tell her what was going on and give her the chance to go through it with him. He said they should break up first and she agreed because there's nothing worse than hanging on when you've been asked to leave (see all the hatred directed at Fei'er for her behaviour before now).

It's not the first disagreement or argument. It's Shang Qi keeping things from her and then deciding to break up without letting her even know what happened. She trusted him and had complete faith in him but from her POV, he didn't have faith in her or care enough about her (or them together) to let her fight with him. She loved him first and I believe she did fight for him until he said himself that they should end their relationship. Cos what else was she supposed to do? Abandon her life to chase after a man that said he didn't want her?