It’s a good show

The characters are well portrayed. I’m especially captivated by the male lead Xiao Chunsheng played by actor Xiao Zhan and female lead Tong Xiaomei played by actor Li Qin.
XiaoZhan does a great job emoting Chunsheng in different scenes. He’s especially talented with expressing emotions through his eyes and body language.
Xiao Chunsheng is a very loyal friend. He’s a fun loving kid but he has serious side to him. I especially love his serious side ?
Xiaomei is loveable. She’s also a straight forward person and isn’t afraid of confronting sensitive situations head on.
I’m excited to see the growth of their relationship. They two characters are good for each other.

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Xiao Zhan’s Shi Ying

I love this character a lot.

When he’s introduced in the novel, he’s 20 years old. We meet a much younger Shi Ying in the drama, as a crown prince. He should be about 13 years old or younger. As expected of a crown prince, he’s mature from a very young age. His relationship with his father, the emperor, adds to his sensibility.
We meet Shi Ying again in Jiuyi Mountain. It’s been 5 years. He lives in seclusion in the mountain and does not concern himself with worldly affairs (aside from his mother).

Actor Xiao Zhan does a good job in humanizing Shi Ying. Based on the novel, Shi Ying can come out as cold and almost unfeeling but the drama’s Shi Ying is a gentle monster. He’s got a big heart and takes after his mother. Xiao Zhan is also good at nailing the micro expressions. You’ll know what I’m talking about in episodes 5.
What makes a project a success is the actor embodying the character. Xiao Zhan does this with all his characters. When I’m watching the Longest Promise, I don’t see Xiao Zhan, I see Shi Ying.
If I talk anymore then I’ll be spoiling it for those who haven’t watched the drama so please go watch and don’t be dissuaded by negative reviews. That’s just a basic lack of understanding on their part especially where Xiao Zhan is involved.
Happy watching!

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