Reviews

Dark times

Yu doesn’t get to play hovering bf/boss when he gave her a whole new interpretation of kiss off. 😝 He did get his way but I appreciate most Xiu’s adult and professional behavior with both of these ‘brothers’. She refuses to be intimidated by either of them, but presents herself grounded and professional whether on the job or off. Pei rescues her from falling and the elevator change was noticeable. In front first time, around her back second. It is a deliberate dig at Yu but also shows his change of estimation of her as a person. I am annoyed they have delayed or left for interpretation Wang’s kiss reaction that Zhao saw. This is my only complaint of this drama. They cut off scenes we want to see . 😝 I just want to give Zhao a big hug.🤗 She is so lost and almost catatonic in grinding coffee. Gong has diverted the tension of Xiu and Yu’s trip back by getting Zhao the support she needs. As expected Xiu is all in comforting her friend. There is no happy business news Zhao wants to hear. I am annoyed her husband has made no efforts to personally check up on her after his long absences. Even if not in an affair as that scene suggests, he is completely obtuse to his wife’s feelings and true desire to be a partner with him. He is painfully clueless and Zhao is feeling it 100 fold as the pipe breaks in her cafe. Gong again has provided invaluable help getting the water cleaned up and getting professionals lined up to assist her. She has a candid conversation with Yu about being more honest with Xiu. I hope he will take it to heart. I love that even in the midst of her deepest sorrow, she takes the time to look after her friend. Their sisterhood is truly remarkable.❤️ Mr congenial is a very talkative third wheel at the park.🤣😂 The picturesque walk Yu had planned with her got drowned out by his and Xiu’s photo session for future project. 😂🤣 The dark corridor was quite different experiences for Xiu and Yu. He sees the light at the end of the tunnel is her. She appreciates it, but she sees it most as photo opportunity for inspiration. We see how Yu’s father haunts him and he has most likely told no one of their game or how it impacted him. He needs a hug too which Xiu would gladly provide if he could be honest with her. Xiu adds her own pondering wanting to know how long it takes to truly know a person. Yu’s thoughts of her brings a true smile to his face. Xiu has been the only one to break through for that true smile to show. Zhao has agreed to meet hubby and it’s going to get real. Waiting to see how she handles things. This was a heavy hitter in reflecting on getting beat up emotionally by persons you most care about. The big question it leaves is what does elder Pei not want his son or Yu to discover? Where else has he taken shortcuts?

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Amazing acting but the sister part ...

Why didn't she remove her veil when entering the city? Was it not to let the enemies know that she has returned? Because they know she is ML's weakness. Why didn't the soldiers just kill before removing her veil? Can they not see that her body shape and clothing resemble a woman's? Initially, I felt annoyed but the more I thought about it, I can understand that soldiers obey/carry out orders without questioning - hesitation can mean destruction! And besides, the target was supposed to be the notorious and dangerous enemy. Wang Pu discovering the travel pass for Yan Feng Shan was sent out and thereafter manipulating things. Great acting by ML, I can feel his pain, grief and despair.

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Love, boundaries, and unfinished truths

I truly want Zhi Yu to find the truth he’s been searching for, but the way he ran from Xiu on the rooftop was heartbreaking. Saying he would move out, having Huai Cong pack his things, and leaving like that felt unnecessarily cruel. Believing he doesn’t deserve happiness until his father’s case is resolved might make sense to him, but it didn’t suit him at all. Thankfully, Xiu is someone who stands by her choices — just as she didn’t give up on becoming a designer for better pay, she won’t give up on love either.Returning the white dress Zhi Yu bought for her was the perfect response. If he chose to hurt her, it was only fair that he felt some of that pain too. Refunding the remaining rent and saying she dislikes unfinished business showed her dignity and strength.This episode also showed Pei Zhen deliberately trying to provoke Zhi Yu — buying Xiu chocolates and choosing her for coordination — but Xiu saw through it and drew a clear boundary. Their conversation in the car was unexpectedly sincere, and one line especially stayed with me: “To me, being kind isn’t decorating lies carefully, but telling the truth with gentleness.” After hearing this, Pei Zhen admitted that he had misjudged her. It was then Xiu who calmly suggested that they properly get to know each other, extending her hand and proposing that they work together with less pretence and more sincerity going forward. Seeing him on-site, taking safety seriously and caring about the work, made him more understandable and even respectable. His rivalry with Zhi Yu seems rooted in his need for his father’s approval — he believes in his father, but wouldn’t cover up a mistake if he saw one.As for Guang Ming, this episode clarified why he has been troubling me all along. I don’t believe he has any romantic interest in Chi Xin; she doesn’t truly attract him. The real issue is that she holds important materials for his project, and in his desperation to complete it and earn more money, he makes compromises he normally wouldn’t. Adding her on WeChat and taking her out to dinner as a form of “repayment” already crossed a line. It was Chi Xin who kissed him, clearly misreading the situation, and although Guang Ming pushed her away, his wife had already seen everything. He may be able to justify his actions to himself, but the result doesn’t change — he was doing things in secret, and his wife witnessed it. I can’t excuse him for that, and I truly hope Xiao Rou doesn’t forgive him and that he’s forced to face the consequences of his choices.

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Superb!

This has been one of the best episodes yet, I’m surprised it’s rated lower. The various storylines all had emotion and were resolved/tackled in ways that felt pretty realistic. Hae Yeong’s conflicted emotions with her mother felt very real. I can see why she would feel so resentful, even though it’s clear she still loves her deeply. It was so sad to see her break down at the end when she heard the news. In another emotional ride, we finally got to see her and Ja Yeon talk, and that they had no ill will towards each other. It was a very touching moment. Speaking of Ja Yeon, her moments with Gyu Hyun in this episode were so sweet! I’m excited to watch their spin-off show. I only hope we’ll get to see Gyu Hyun finally stand up to his parents in the final episode; he’s definitely come a long way in terms of character development, and that would cap things off perfectly. Finally, I was proud of Hui Seong for ending things with her boyfriend. It was a hard decision, but she did what was right for her. Excited for the finale! I hope Hae Yeong and Ji Uk can work out their true feelings for each other and try to be happy. It’s clear Hae Yeong is just scared of getting close to people (for good reason) but she has a good heart. Hopefully she’ll realize she can be happy, too.

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