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Where’s the red envelope? 😂 And trip to ski resort 😁

I love the sibling relationship between Jiang Rui and XiGuang. He gets immediately that XiGuang's dad has her in a sad mood and he knows just how to butter up Gma.😂🤣 He is a much needed spirit raiser in XiGuang’s life with all the negativity her dad brings.😝They are celebrating the fireworks and teasing each other about red envelopes. I like that she and Lin are texting and that cousin and Lin’s mom notice. I see this as a future comfort blanket of support for XiGuang in the future to counteract dad’s gf and daughter vibes.😝Xu’s little brother meant well, and I honestly like him. He is friends with Jiang Rui so it already proves he’s nicer than his brother. The trip to the lodge with the cute bickering of the family. They have a fun vibe and I like that they are close and truly enjoy each other’s company. There was an awkward encounter at the ski shop when Jiang Rui sees Xu. I love that he shields his cousin and instinctively doesn’t like Xu around her. He has made it pretty clear that he is his cousin’s protective wall. I liked how he asked Xu directly why he came to visit while he was away and I am grateful the maid misunderstood. Xu’s brother got a convenient stomach bug that prevented him from going. He is truly good hearted trying to look out for his brother, but he really isn’t taking into account the toxic environment they made for XiGuang that was based far more on Rong’s perceived fiction than true fact. By the second Lin will be there and cousin can be wingman. Can’t wait to see these two get acquainted. Xu’s colleague realized her mistake asking XiGuang to take group photos for them. Unlike Rong, she had no mean intentions and just thought asking Xu’s acquaintance to take pics. Jiang Rui showed up just in time to bail her out. He thinks Xu instigated the photos and retaliated asking him to take some. I was hoping he’d see pics of Lin on her phone.😝Jiang Rui wants the air cleared so he’s trying to find out Xu’s intentions for his cousin. For once Xu is innocent and he is the fall guy for his brother’s good intentions. He lets his brother know he stuck his nose where it didn’t belong and not to repeat. His brother urges him to fight for her, but again where’s his brain? Doesn’t he have any recollection of how mean and cutting they were to XiGuang on a regular basis? I don’t know why he expects that slate to be wiped clean due to wishful thinking.😝He has no idea how big of a jerk his brother was at the wedding or I don’t think he would have plotted for them to meet. Who I do like is Xu’s colleague. She encouraged him to talk to XiGuang but is told there is a bf. I think she’s happy with this news and will hopefully keep Xu distracted and away from XiGuang. If Xu will stop mourning his loss, he is actually around a decent group of people in his colleagues. They could help him grow into a more personable being. I can only hope that happens for him. But whether or not he ever manages to mature EQ wise, I can’t wait to see him and Lin cross paths at the resort. I think this will be the last of Xu’s influence on XiGuang and I am hoping she leaves the resort with her youthful past truly in the past. Let the snow games begin❄️

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Work party, meeting the step women and New Year trip plans

Thanks to a cancellation XiGuang and friends can get company party set up earlier. While Ru is carrying boxes she has a collision with a guest. He was a royal jerk. This is first meeting of the step daughter. She is not as mean as Rong, but she is a whiny self absorbed brat. She has a very different version of the encounter than what actually occurred. She is trying to pin a lot of negativity on XiGuang that never happened. Her mom, the fake prayer😝, she is at least shrewder that talking bad about the ‘real’ daughter is not in her best interest. So if not pleasant, fake daughter will be quiet. I am curious about Mr. Business card that knew exactly what had happened and kept quiet until after the fact. I am glad that XiGuang didn’t get his name, but later wished Lin knew who he was and was forewarned. This does not feel like an only encounter. I enjoyed the bargain from calligraphers…..after all the writing no forced dancing.😂🤣 None of the planning trio received any of the prizes. While they were lamenting their participation gifts, Lin offers them a ride home. Jie quickly arranges for XiGuang to ride back by herself. They end up at a night market and while eating she is encouraged to tell him why she is bummed out. After relaying her doubts about cam footage, Lin tells her she handled it well and that is why everything turned out ok. The bank employees are making their plans for new year. Xu’s little brother has intervened to get them all at the slopes the same time XiGuang and cousin are there. My consolation with this is the gal colleague changes her plans and talks the group into joining him. I hope she makes progress with Xu because she seems the best option to have him be a real person and not an ass while out with others. He seems to be more comfortable with her because she is a colleague. It was fun listening to Xu and Lin chat about skiing and snowboarding. The more they chat, the more she finds him impressive in every regard.🥰I am glad he’s going to be with his mom for the holiday, but I am a bit sad he is not having an opportunity to ski with XiGuan over New Year. The scene shifts to Gma’s house and the son is out with the Qing’s and annoying his parents. XiGuang tries to pacify them with food and encouraging the gossip session. 🤣 He dad finally shows and he is asking about her job. He makes it clear he wants her in upper management and wants her to find a husband. As if HE would be a good source of advice.😝🙄 He learns she is spending time with her mom over New Year holiday and I really hope he doesn’t bring his mini harem with him.😝From what I see of him, they all deserve each other. I would really like her mom to find an older version of Lin . Keep the parents cause they are sweethearts, but get the son out of the picture entirely. I gotta admit I was grinning at how distasteful his parents found him. I can’t be sad for XiGuang because her life will be so much better without him. What I do wonder is if his lack of payment is because he’s showing his dislike of Lin? Or is his gf’s family getting him into bad and sneaky investments and losing his money?

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Let it snow — boundaries, double standards, and old feelings

Episode 17 takes us to the mountains for a snowy family trip, which naturally leads to an unexpected meeting between the FL and the SML — neither of them aware of the quiet plotting happening around them. Thankfully, while the FL is understandably a little hurt by his appearance, she isn’t deeply shaken by it, which shows just how much she’s grown.The standout here is the adorable cousin, who is fiercely protective of the FL, especially when he clocks that the SML is being a bit of a jerk. And honestly, the double standards are hard to ignore — the SML surrounds himself with women, yet seems shocked that the FL might no longer have feelings for him. It’s frustrating, and no, it has nothing to do with money — suggesting that would be a complete disservice to the FL and her character.Every time the SML appears, my patience wears thinner, but at least this episode makes it clear that the FL is no longer defined by his presence. Snowy setting aside, her emotional distance speaks volumes.

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one last ep to go.... from the start the acting…

one last ep to go.... from the start the acting has been phenomenal & given one of the mains is a newbie, wow - hats off to them both & the director. not that the writer didn't bring their A game. this has been so freakin good & it just keeps getting better.such am emotionally loaded ep, u can see Shu Lang's inner struggle, how much he still loves Fan Xiao, but after everything he has done, it aint easy to forgive & welcome him back. Shu Lang now has to think about his son, not just himself & he can't take a risk. so as much as his heart wants Fan Xiao, his head wont let him forget or forgive. this was beautifully acted. really C-BL's r shoulder to shoulder with the best in this genre. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Xue Bao Tian is such a goof ball, i wish we had his "love" story as a side (as i really like his character, he lowkey a MVP to me), but as this so short - given all the content with the mains, i am glad they didn't add a side story, as it would be a disservice to one plotline or the other (like it was with Gao Tu & Shen Wen Lang plot in ABO Desire where i felt robbed as there was almost nothing of them). ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************idk how this whole saga will get concluded, as even though they really loves each other i donno if they can be together - as i have said in the past, it is really hard to trust someone that has lied from the start - there was no foundation ever. so logically no matter how much a heart waivers, the head, the logical part of u will remind u 'never again' & what i love about Shu Lang is how realistically this character is written. so i could guess what awaits us next Saturday - but i will wait & see...

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Food for thought — secrets, theories, and consequences waiting

Episode 16 is full of food for thought and lingering questions. We learn that the FL’s father once took the other woman’s daughter to a banquet, and I can’t help but wonder — could that have been her? And could she somehow be connected to the car accident that changed the ML’s life? It feels like too deliberate a detail to ignore.Let’s be honest, both the daughter and her mother seem determined to cling to the FL’s father now that he’s wealthy, and none of it feels sincere. Meanwhile, the FL’s father continues to be painfully clueless, repeatedly making decisions that hurt his own family without seeming to realise the damage he’s causing.This episode plants the seeds for some long-overdue consequences, and I can’t wait for his eventual comeuppance. If these threads are tied together properly, this could add a much darker and more meaningful layer to the story.

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City sights

I liked that XiGuang headed to his table for breakfast without feeling awkward. Lin made alternate plans since he found out about her fear of flying. Their phone cover purchases.🤣😂 She went back to the visited worksite to take notes on their greenhouse construction details. She wants to look more learned with the home construction team. It was cute how he shared how to geek up before meeting to look smart.😂🤣 no surprise she took the foodie option. The grins from their servers over the phone case choices😂🥰 I think this is the first time XiGuang wished for more turbulence on the flight. She only got to sample one mystery box. She wants to get braver about traveling and he was so thoughtful in having a fun calming distraction. 🥰 He had already planned for her to get the snacks and share as gifts with her friends. Her visit to Ping’an temple to change her wish😂🤣Him noting her guilty look while she demands complete privacy.😂🤣He fishes to find out if he was part of her wishlist. If he only knew.😂🤣The scene switches to the bank where the worst case scenarios occurred with the company Xu’s colleague wanted them to invest in. Fortunately they missed the investment loss because the supervisor took Xu’s advice of approaching the investment cautiously so no funds were lost. She is both very embarrassed about her referral and relieved that Xu’s counter decision helped her save face. Here was a pleasant surprise. Xu wasn’t an arrogant ass. They actually had a conversation where he treated her like a respected colleague. They have a celebratory dinner that they missed a big loss and his lippy friend embarrasses himself. Xu is actually personable and pleasant. His brother is visiting and finds an old photo. Xu came home very drunk and comments on the picture. He wonders if XiGuang would have shown same concern his brother did for his welfare had they come to Shanghai together. His brother is finally realizing Rong isn’t who his brother was interested in. XiGuang has done all her homework and presents two options for garden construction. Lin’s snacks broke the ice and their was lively discussion amongst the home teams for ideas. Here Lin is showing her potential as a future leader in the company. I really like that Lin guides her but encourages her to come up with her own plans and confidently present her ideas to management. She is maturing into the best version of herself because he is such a positive gentle influence for her. He is building up her confidence and taking care with her since he is aware how toxic her college friends are. She is encouraged to go the BIPV route so that it can become demo site of newer technology for the factory. She is invited to a meeting to be included in financial planning developments. Here she learns her father is not meeting his company financial promises and is not happy. She has a chat with her cousin about why she changed skiing plans and he speculates about her interest in Lin. She asks him about her father’s lack of payment with expansion plans and he assures her it can be handled without effecting wages so not to worry about it. The cousin passes on the location changes to his friends that includes Xu’s brother. Xu’s little brother figures out that XiGuang will probably be along on the trip. 😝 while I actually like the little brother…we don’t need Xu there.

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