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9.0/10

I know it's been hinted at that those who should care for Wei Yan know him the least. Mainly his mother. It was heart breaking to realize she had no hesitation at drugging him. Especially considering he is not the type to want to do such things and he had said no. His mother basically tried to have him raped. It makes me sad that it clearly puts strain on Wei Yan and Qiao Man relationship. Though it's also a growing point. Something to push them past. For Wei Yan to realize that Qiao Man can be his heart and the person he confides in. That she will protect him and not harm him. It's good for Wei Yan to fully see his mother as the narcissist and selfish woman. To see that his wife will stand up and protect him. Even from those she shouldn't need it from.

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9.0/10

Love is a battle field. Qiao Man is doing what she can for her sister and her family, but mainly her people. Wei Shao is still always on guard with her and he tricked her so thoroughly and tossed her out. Literally told his troops to murder her. He's not giving her chances to truly trust him. I feel kind of bad for his general who was just following orders. Wei Liang and Xiao Tao budding romance is priceless! I love how Xiao Tao is definitely not into him and just using him. Leading to Qiao Man still out maneuvering Wei Shao. This was an episode where both seek answers from their elders and start to realize that if they want more they need to be there for each other. To build the bond they want. Wei Liang, of course, seeks out answers from Wei Shao's advisor and I believe she must forge ahead to make things work.

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The cautionary tale of the three

BeiChuan’s business partner sets up a meeting with Yan. To be fair, Yan tries to tell them politely this isn’t his cup of tea. He and XiNing are now partners and she shows up to the table expecting adoration for blessing off their project. Beichuan excuses himself from the conversation and leaves. I have no idea where she had the temerity in her diatribe to accuse him of the things she said. All those behaviors were her’s exclusively through the course of their limited relationship. She is as delusional as the student in her opinion of herself and him. I am glad BeiChuan kept it brief and to the point. His first assent to her labeling their relationship status made her head jerk. She had no idea he would agree that was the best thing to do. The more she added on, the more he was inclined to agree. I am not a big fan of BeiChuan actually. He is out of a job because he refused to exercise common sense in taking care of his student/teacher status. He acquiesced to every harebrained expectation of XiNing, so he was no better there. He at least recognizes it and chooses to accept the consequences for both. I give him credit for that. Their pairing is truly a cautionary tale of what not to do in many respects. She has no true respect for him as a person. She admires his writing skills but doesn’t give thought to his feelings on anything. He doesn’t meet her as an equal partner in their relationship. He wanted to be subservient no matter the cost to himself and that further supported her complete lack of appreciation for him. That’s why she returned thinking he would be the happy servant celebrating a big pay day, not the man that would walk with her no matter what for a lifetime. Yan and XiNing are having a fancy meal at a new restaurant. Yan briefly mentions her gpa and how community leaders wanted to use her connection for a land deal. He refused for her….for now. BeiChuan and Professor Ni enter restaurant, but he suggests they leave due to unstable ex. While they ride away on bicycles XiNing throws shoes and curses them. She really does come across as unhinged with her impulsive outbursts. Yan comes back to find Yin waiting for him. This one is also unhinged. He is a stalker now and he’s strong and determined to get his money back. I don’t know why Yan won’t do it. No matter how much, it is the guy’s money for services not rendered and he’s due the refund. Why keep creepy stalker guy around when he could just throw money at him and call it a day? BeiChuan has just made a date with professor Ni to go to the movies and XiNing shows up at the door. She has a huge rant session and she did have a point about the clothes, but the fact that he didn’t have many more items should have been noted. He wore them from necessity because he is a very practical man. She is worse on the ears than Jiuling. I had to take breaks from it. When he shut the balcony door and locked it. Good on him.😂 she even punctured his bike tire. This woman is shameless and not in a funny way. She is borderline crazy. He had no expectations of her being the money maker. They just had completely different goals. She wanted the Mercedes and he wanted multicultural understanding. She is tiresome. That is the kindest term I can give her. When she gets home, there is a surprise. The runaway bride has returned. There is no explanation of the why, just that she missed home and was ready to deal with whatever punishment was in store for her. BeiChuan leaves Ni to go there. He sees the bride being hauled away in handcuffs. When he tries to give XiNing a handkerchief she refuses. The next day he meets Professor Ni at a coffee shop. She is such a nice mature person. She has surmised the situation and kindly says he has things to resolve. She suggests putting a pin on their relationship growing until he has made up his mind and settled things. I hope BeiChuan has a moment of regret anytime she comes to mind in future. I like her. But, BeiChuan is kind of a yes man, I think she wants someone more willing to debate from time to time. I hope she finds the right guy and has a happy life. It is Yan’s bday and his party is at a karaoke place. BeiChuan arrives late and after the happy bday he asks what he thinks the sentence for Shan will be. And BeiChuan candidly answers. I think Yan is wanting an idea of what his sentence will be when the hammer comes down. XiNing also arrives late and catches Yan in the hall. He actually does an excellent job of giving her a big brother speech. I don’t think it will register, but he tried. He also runs into Yin who stabs him. He tells BeiChuan what happened and that they are now square. He calmly sits down, gets Yan’s phone, and calls the police. He sits there looking at the party snacks and not one of Yan’s guests take note of him. A week later Yan gets out of the hospital saying I didn’t think he would be that vindictive. I have no words for him here. His vindictive stinginess bit him in the ass because Yin’s case opened up Yan’s secret dealings. He was sent to prison for quite awhile. BeiChuan’s business partner runs in out of breath saying he is taking XiNing to the airport to go to Hungary. BeiChuan should have only had two words for her….bon voyage.😝He convinces her to marry him instead. There is always the second certificate option. XiNing tries to give the watch back to Yi, but gma tells her to keep it. This is her choice as well. They had a montage of sweet moments, but for me, they did not outweigh the shrill mandates she spent almost 90% of their time together yelling at him. And the beautiful ballad in background while she was shrieking them, really did not work for me. I loved the first two parts and the couples they represented. This third part will always be the cautionary tale.

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Material girl vs multicultural professor

Score one big for Mr professor. No clue how he knew where the address was, but he made it his business to save her. He went to the door and asked for XiNing, since she had stalled for so long, she hadn’t offered Shan anything yet except company. BeiChuan swapped bags while girlfriend hurled insults. Next ring was police for Ms Shan. Guess they noticed that ultra elite Mercedes she was driving. I am understanding Wen with Fu much better now. XiNing asks to leave after saying she was there to visit a school friend. When they went to check bag she dropped it and knew the gig was up. Miraculously, the books she said were there, were actually there. She went home and did some contrition crying. She needs to reflect and be very grateful she has someone that cares about her. He brought the money bag back, knocked in the door and left. She found the bag and knew who left it. Next day she is in the phone trying to get her order out. BeiChuan drops by with food. She says thanks for the food and dismisses him. She should have hugged that man and said thank you. She should have treasured the one that looked out for her best interest when she was too damned stubborn to do it herself. She is still focused on the problem with shipment more than gratitude of the problem he solved for her. Shan can’t hold grudges because she didn’t imply anything untoward with the visit. Yan is discussing Shan’s difficulties when BeiChuan comes in. He doesn’t say a word but takes Yan’s fancy phone and throws it through the window and left. That spoke volumes about what he thought of his friend almost getting his girlfriend in serious trouble. Yan is packing his money and running. It is not clear where exactly he’s headed but he has friends scattered globally so he will land on his feet. XiNing returns his money and he adds it to the stack and they part ways. BeiChuan’s book has taken off and become quite popular. He has a book signing at some big place and XiNing looks on but doesn’t let him know she is there. She knows his course was the best path though much slower to progress. While she admires him, she chooses to save face and leave with nothing but a break up note left for him. I expected more courage from her. She was all Miss in his face til she was proven wrong and then she can’t even speak to him. I guess a note is better than nothing, but not much. She continues to take the low road mistaking it for the high one.😝 A year has lapsed and story continues. XiNing returns to town in her big ass Mercedes, scarlet red lipstick and designer sunglasses. She meets BeiChuan on the bridge and jumps on him like she’s a long lost lover returning. In her eyes she is. She thinks he will be impressed with her stuff and status, forgetting that was always last on his list. He was politer than I would have been. He simply said what’s wrong with you? And he leaves. His look is a mixture of sadness and contempt as she is all fake joy and listing off stuff with no ‘sad I’m sorry for leaving you’ entering her pea brain. I am glad she isn’t blood with the Lin girls. I can blame Wen’s clan. 😝She is the cautionary tale of this group of three. She is probably still redeemable, but she definitely wasted a decade extra with self absorption. She is not a credit to her family no matter how much money she has made. She has become the Shen sis.😝🙄 BeiChuan is far from flawless, but his care for her brought about stronger actions. He was waiting for his words to catch up. She didn’t bother waiting and now wants greeted with open arms. I’m with BeiChuan, what the hell is wrong with her that she thinks she has this coming? Yan and XiNing share a meal and both realize the other has had no real contact with BeiChuan. I like the big sis talk she has with Jiuling. Little sis certainly needs to learn about restraint. BeiChuan has a chat with his business partner. He gets teased about the relative he has that would love bike rides around town and living in a partitioned room. BeiChuan is not ascetic like Wen. He simply appreciates living within his means and is not covetous of things he can’t afford. Tong tong strikes again. That smutty book she had published incriminated BeiChuan,XiNing, Yan and even Jiuling. She fesses up under duress as XiNing lets her know what she has done. There is a sad way she is just like XiNing, she wants to throw money at it and thinks it;s forgiven. Guess the professor unfortunately has a type. 😝 The episode ends with Tong Tong crying after him and BeiChuan finally yelling at her to leave him alone. The poor kid is truly delusional. BeiChuan has resigned and his career is over thanks to this stupid stunt. Here, I am not as sorry for him, he had so many times to report her, clear the air, and set her straight. But he didn’t look after himself and minimally corrected her. His lack of action has cost him big.

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