Reviews

Such a bizarre world this script writer lives in.

In this world, everybody keeps it secret that they know or even have a relationship with someone. They don't admit to already knowing someone. They hide that they are family with someone. Literally every character in this drama is either hiding a relationship they know about or being in a hidden relationship. Or (now) lying to their parents telling them that they are in a relationship that they aren't. And given that this show is now tracking 4 couples (and hinting at a possible 5th, with King Nan and Chen Sheng), this is getting absurd and exhausting. The show is just going so over-the-top with 'misunderstanding' drama trope that it isn't funny. or entertaining. It's just annoying and exhausting. I have to wonder if this is all a sadistic joke on purpose by the writer? She did similar crap in "As Beautiful As You", but it wasn't THIS crazy extreme. And mostly in that show the problems were isolated with the abusive behavior of the ML. This one has moved past the abusive behavior (which while bizarre, was never quite AS abusive as in that other show) but has totally gone crazy with the 'misundertanding' tropes with so many lies and confusion everywhere. Such a waste of a good cast.

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The Most Excellent Gratitude By Xiuming, Especially Made For Chu Kong Is A Murder Plot?!?!

Xiuming dude, give it up the girl does not want you neither does the audience how about you take that ominous looking soul shattering arrow and shove it up your as-Chu Kong always treated him as a person, like a friend even saved his life and this guy 🧍‍♂️ DEADASS took it personal by getting jealous for NO REASON ?!?!!? HUH ?? The plot is either going to go one way or another, The first one the Jin twins are the actual descendants of Muluo clans but was born weak and Xiaotang was a random cloud they picked up by chance and was unfortunately used as a decoy as an empress (*cough* Just like Ji Ling *cough cough*🦊).The other one is a secret twin, that she had that is also somehow related to the current Fuyuan fairy Xiangyun. But im sure Chu Kong didnt date both twins by 30.000 years gap that seems unlikely and Chang Hai is actually reincarnated as that cloud we all know and love as Xiangyun🌝 anyway excited to see the next episode !!

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So sad

I know this is a fictional story, but I’m sure there are children living this reality every single day.Watching Episodes 4 and 5 truly opened my eyes. We are so spoiled without even realising it.Miao Jing’s mother abandoned her while she was still in high school. She is a bright student, yet she has no money, no food, and has to collect cans just to survive.Chen Yi’s story is just as heartbreaking. After his father passed away, he was left with nothing and also had to collect metal scraps to get by.Watching the two of them open an empty fridge, worry about having nothing to eat, and struggle to pay the electricity bill completely broke my heart.It made me realise how fortunate so many of us are. We have food on the table, a roof over our heads, and often don’t have to worry about where our next meal will come from. Yet we still complain about the smallest inconveniences and take so much for granted.This series reminded me to be grateful, to spend money wisely, and to never forget that for some children, this isn’t just a story. This is their life.My heart aches knowing that somewhere out there, there are kids carrying burdens no child should ever have to bear.

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ugh. This script writer.

Insists on dragging out things, keeping the couple characters separated by 'misunderstandings', again and again. And the script keeps having characters -- especially Shi Yan and only slightly less so Shu Yi -- behave in bizarre, unnatural ways. This show has. great cast and the overall plot premise is fine and I like to complete things that I start. But this is a real grind to get through at this point because of the constant recycling or dragging out of the 'misunderstanding' drama trope. At least so far they have kept away from the dreaded, stupid, "love triangle" trope. But I wouldn't put it past this writer to go there.

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Lifesaving cliffs, secret alliances, and the reveal that shook the court

Those lifesaving falls/jumps from the cliffs... only dramas can pull that off. In life, anyone would have died from that fall, but I am not complaining, I am rather grateful for those vines and protrusions for making the fall survivable. 🫣😅However, I think the main star of this episode was ShaoShang. She saved BuYi in a Bonnie and Clyde kind of style, and stayed by his side no matter how he tried to push her away or what danger they were about to face. I really admire her for that bravery, loyalty, and love she showed. 🥹🤗The Third Prince looking for ways to save BuYi and actually being on his team was a nice surprise. We really need more of those. Also, I could see the relief that washed over the Emperor's face when he realised that A'Li was A'Zheng, which meant he didn't commit patricide, which probably was the worst of the three crimes they accused him of.Also, no one really might know that, but there's actually one living person that could testify against Ling Yi and prove he was the one behind the Huo clan's death and the Gu City massacre. It's Madam ChunYu, BuYi's stepmother. 🤨👆

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Ep 18

If you are looking for a heartwarming, lighthearted escape filled with genuine belly laughs, the rural family Chinese drama Xiao Fang comes highly recommended.Set against the charming and vibrant backdrop of countryside life, the series brilliantly captures the chaotic, affectionate dynamics of rural family living. What makes Xiao Fang stand out is its masterful comedic timing—it relies on relatable everyday misunderstandings, colorful village personalities, and sharp, witty dialogue rather than forced gags.Wang Yinglu and Xin Yunlai as leads are very effective. I love the relationship of their characters in the show, and on how they grow together as co-parents of Bite.

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Ep 17

If you are looking for a heartwarming, lighthearted escape filled with genuine belly laughs, the rural family Chinese drama Xiao Fang comes highly recommended.Set against the charming and vibrant backdrop of countryside life, the series brilliantly captures the chaotic, affectionate dynamics of rural family living. What makes Xiao Fang stand out is its masterful comedic timing—it relies on relatable everyday misunderstandings, colorful village personalities, and sharp, witty dialogue rather than forced gags.Wang Yinglu and Xin Yunlai as leads are very effective. I love the relationship of their characters in the show, and on how they grow together as co-parents of Bite.

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Ep 16

If you are looking for a heartwarming, lighthearted escape filled with genuine belly laughs, the rural family Chinese drama Xiao Fang comes highly recommended.Set against the charming and vibrant backdrop of countryside life, the series brilliantly captures the chaotic, affectionate dynamics of rural family living. What makes Xiao Fang stand out is its masterful comedic timing—it relies on relatable everyday misunderstandings, colorful village personalities, and sharp, witty dialogue rather than forced gags.Wang Yinglu and Xin Yunlai as leads are very effective. I love the relationship of their characters in the show, and on how they grow together as co-parents of Bite.

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