How his mothers role in his life made him jaded to relationships and how only after learning he is a father himself and witnessing a different perspective of motherhood over his own child does he begin to change in his dealings / relationship with Wu Tong.
After growing up in the shadow of the stigma of being a illegitimate child and not wanting the same for his own son to suffer the same loneliness he slowly develops a relationship with the child's mother.
I would say this is more of a adult drama it's not a giddy little romance it's more about mending relationships and finding happiness. I would recommend this drama it does have a happy ending. I tend to prefer stories where in each episode you get to learn the makeup of why the characters are they way they are and that no one is without redemption or forgiveness.
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That should suffice to hint what is the strengths and weaknesses of this drama.
Tong tong is really cute and adorable both in appearance and the sweet things he says to the mum. It is testimonial that a child brought up with love even though they lack in material wealth blossoms to a lovable person.
Wu Tong character is quite pitiful. I really cry during the first mom-child separation. Too often in real life the kid is given to a parent who seems more capable.
Jerry Yan's character is cold calculating, cynical and does not know how to love thanks to his mother. Wu Tong shows him the bettee side of humanity and also digs out the warmth inside him and his capability to care. So far this plotline looks good. But then theres the annoying famous girlfriend, the horrible mother and step brother who is also a love rival. I dont even know when the brother became Wu tong boyfriend. The flow of the story is a bit off.
Jerry yan has improved alot since him Meteor Garden days but in scenes where he is sad or about to cry he twist his mouth, seems to pout like a petulant child so i dont always feel him. You can actually see scenes where he's good and scenes where the acting is unnatural. Chemistry wise with Wu Tong is there. But i didnt like how they write the characters behaviour the last third of the drama.
I love all father and child, mother and child bits. I also like the Secretary. Focus on these bits and the drama is quite good. But theres also a lot of tedious scenes to skip.
Ive finished watching this over a week ago and instead of reviewing straight away like i usually do.. Hmm i guess this drama is quite forgettable. And definitely not rewatching.
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FL is fan of domestic violence
Years later, when they reunited, Li Zhong Mou had all but forgotten Wu Tong's existence, leaving her forlorn. However, the only thing he wants from her now is the guardianship of their son. Seven long years together, can they fix their broken relationship?So he forgot this woman but he want child why
If forgot her how he know child is his
From thin air he did not want to know anything because he isn't curious or he did not have brain to even think
A man who is supposed to be father of child act like more immature then his own son, and a woman who want to sleep with a this Man child who is younger then her own kid
ML IS disgusting piece of shit with a face of starving begger
While FL is next level disgusting for loving that one night so much that she sold her soul to get screw by a man child.
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Well...I liked Jerry Yan...
Late to the game here in 2024. Was going to write a long diatribe, but if you read Manivnajfan's review, she pretty much nailed it. So I'll be briefML actor gets an 8 for acting, along with 3ML. went down to a 5 because I thought FL acting was really bad. Not believably hysterical. I agree one would be hysterical if a man succeeded in taking full custody of your kid and treating you like crap, but she was terrible conveying anything.
ML, yeah. total douche and treated women like dirt. But given what a psycho his mother was and how she treated him, and his father abandoning him, you can see why. I can actually see why he fell for FL. He is fascinated by how she mothers their son. That's how he falls for her. I get that he doesn't know what love is, so seeing it for the first time he is understandably drawn to it. The way he treats his kid is lovely, but handing her over to his horrible mother and letting her treat the son like sh*t is inexcusable. Also, the guilt the FL puts on him to forgive all these a*holes? First, NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!! The mom guilting him into giving his liver?? "He's your father!" She's unbelievable. I won't go into his forgiving his half brother for drugging and possible raping ML's wife to make ML leave her. Others have commented.
2ML: not only won't take no for an answer but predator. stalker, harasser, sexual abuser, emotional abuser and gas lighter. You get the idea. Disgusting piece of scum. Already discussed the drugging and sexual abuse. The fact that FL lies to ML CONSTANTLY saying she wasn't with 2ML when she was. Let's him paw all over her, but still doesn't learn her lesson and stay away from him. Hurts the ML over and over and makes him cry even, after he begs her to stop hurting him.
Mother: come on. Is there really a mother who would treat a child like that? I mean, I know there are. But I don't see her motivation. She is enraged with the man who impregnated her then left her, and spends her time pushing her kid to take revenge but then when he does she slaps him? She said, "Are you seriously hurting him because you were upset about being called an illegitimate child all your life? " Um. Yeah, lady. that's what he's upset about. Then she tells him, "He hurt me, but I'm over it. Now do your duty and give him your liver." The level of manipulation by EVERYONE in this story against the ML is inexcusable.
And her grandson....um, "Give me my grandson! Leave him here! His mom doesn't get to see him anymore! We'll enroll him in a school and beat the snot out of him until he's excellent!" Why the heck does he live with the grandmother? She hates him. She doesn't know how to take care of him. Does no one see this? And the FL sees the abuse of her son by this woman and tells the son, "Tongtong, your grandmother loves you. Obey her. " This is after she yells at him and breaks his toys. I can't even with this. The son, Tongtong, is the only honest person in the show. Except....
3ML, the hero of the show.!!!!! The only one who really shows true kindness to the ML and care about the him. is honest with the FL, tells it like it is to 3FL. He watches over both the FL and the 3FL. I loved him.
Overall:
Liked:
*3ML
*ML actor. I show how shallow I am here, but I loved watching Jerry Yan. He does a fabulous job in this role. His acting was really natural. He displays a realm of emotions. His annoyance, heartbreak and tears, jealousy, love for his son, playfulness and attraction to and chemistry with the FL -- even attraction to and chemistry with his ex , all very believable and natural. . Also, he's nice to watch. Does that make me shallow? Yes. Definitely. Am I ashamed?. Yeah. A little bit. But I stand by my statement.
Hated:
*Others have said this is dubbed. All I know is that using a grown female to imitate a child like they did with Tongtong is creepy and went out of fashion in the US in the late 70s.
*everything else.
I guess that wasn't very brief after all.
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Worth watching!
I adore the ML but I'm not a fan of the FL and did not enjoy watching the 2nd ML (brother). The acting was good but not impressive. Did not notice anything special about the music. But overall, I enjoyed the drama very much because it's about pregnancy/child, marriage and there are great sex/kissing scenes.There are cute moments, heartache, sad scenes that will make you cry...I cried quite a bit at the very end where he felt he almost lost her... I rewatched those scenes quite a bit for the past few years and finally decided to write a review about it...
I think it's hard to find a story that I would patiently watch (without fast-forwarding) and let myself feel the pain and tear up... This one is a good one...no doubt!
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an easy watch if you just ignore the pile of garbage
Despite being so long, it's quite easy to watch - i admit i skipped and skipped unnecessary scenes. The plot is pretty good, but the leads are not my cup of tea - the hottest one is the SML.All the characters are morally wrong. The FL practically stalked and abused the drunk ML... He deserved it, since he feeds his women the morning-after pill. Not even doing this personally, but having the servant clean the mess?
The cast could have been way better. I dont wanna criticize them much but definitely they dont score for me.
The only interesting couple is the thug friend and the rich heiress.
This drama had potential, i'd watch a remake.
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I'm a Huuuuuge Autumns concerto fan .hence this drama is like a gift to me
Great acting ..superb dynamics between the lead actors
Jerry yan ????
Supporting characters r good too ..
MUST watch for a autumns concerto fan ...definitely recommend for others too ..watch it u will not regret at all :)
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Never happen nothing that is worth watching . Really this is a waste of time. 34 episodes for this?
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It does not t make senses the form that the lead actors fall in love each other.
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I have watched few times for this drama and have shed tears many times when watching it.
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Hoping it gets better
Ok, yeah I started this show because of my love for Jerry Yan. I loved him in MY BEST EX BOYFRIEND. I do love his cold robotic demeanor (I don't know why) but the FL lead seem to be quite weak and timid. I wanted her to find the courage to stop crying so much and handle her business like a BOSS b+*×h! But instead she quivered and cried just a little too much. The little 4 year old Tong Tong was adorable, loved him, hated the mean ol nasty hag of a grandmother though. Also I like that the ML was finally warming up to the kid considering how his own mother raised him. Anywho I'm still watching, so that's it for now. And heres's to hoping it gets better.Was this review helpful to you?
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