what makes me love this drama

first of all, i've seen this drama poster over and over, but i chose to ignore it because of the ballad word on the autumn ballad. i suspected, this is a hint for a drama full of tears, and i hate sad ending.

however, i ended up watching because of a comment on d-cool stated "synopsis is bad. but the drama is good trust me"
thank you for whoever you are. so, i watched, and below are my likes and dislikes.

likes
- abstract opening. i usually skipped seeing opening because it's a major spoiler on c-drama. but here, i watched it until i sure, which is who. challenging for me
- Xu Zheng xi depicted Liang Yi. i was fascinated on how he's able to express a comical side of a strict-hard headed- always right- criminal investigator officer. his smirk got me in an instant.
- Qiao Xin put so much effort to described the feminist Qiu Yan, she express her stubborness so well. but i don't think she expressed Su Yiwan that well when they were challenged to proof her identity, but she did show Qiu Yan's character changes during her stay as Liang Yi's concubine
- Song Jin, my favourite bodyguard/servant character ever. he is a cabbage head in front of Liang Yi, but once he got to lead the squad, his voice changed to be demanding, as if playing time is over.
- Liang Yi's mother character, i love this supporting mother character
- i'd say all characters evolved together and all of them potrayed it well, i can feel the timeline is moving
- Chemistry of all casts are magnificent

dislikes
- my utmost dislike, why did Liang Yi had to wear ahjumma-like outfit? can't they find something more manly than fluffy skirt?
- i don't support feminist, that's why i found Qiu Yan's argument on early episodes was too typical. but looking at the situation, that might happen. despite feminism, i support compromise, to support each other on things other party lack of.
- i saw hakama like skirt, hanbok like shirt and chinese style outfit. did they intend to say that anothe countrys' influence had started
- Wayne Liu's Qin Xuan, i don't see this character different compare to his other project. i don't know where he missed it. but i know he worked hard.
- Qiu Min + Qin xuan scene. i skipped the most of it, quite predictable

all in all, this is a good drama
i might re-watch it someday for Liang Yi ?

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Finished this drama for 3 days, my fast pace for 24 episodes drama is 2 days.
I'd say the story is not a strong attractive one, but ok, a light hearted.

We know this drama has happy ending, but i was curious about the process, it's ok.
Well, my educational background might play big role for me to stick with this drama until the end. I'm a chemisty bachelor, my self. Psst.. i thought they might explore nuclear chemistry, instead of biochemistry :p
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I'm new to Jasper Liu's acting project, i deliberately avoid him for his sweet boy face, i prefer bad boy look ;)
The synopsis about online frient got my interest and i have no other drama to watch, so i watched this with no expectation.

My Likes
- I felt this drama contains few fresh jokes, like the scene where Yan Langhan carried Lingling with her eyes closed or when Ouyang, Lingling and Xiaoxiaou discussing about SP group blackcard.
- It's rare to see competitors complimenting each other on drama, as yan langhan did to minghao
- Appreciate all casts effort adapting with laboratory environment, such how to mix solution on your reaction tube
- Positive relationship with grand/parents
- I like that bai lingling is a tomboy for the whole episodes, no major change on her fashion style, as if the male lead accepted her for who she really is
- I like that Bai Lingling and Yan Langhan didn't suddenly jumped out of each other on their first night being under the same roof. In fact this is the my reason for no longer watching korean and to avoid holywood drama. My Asian blood loves innocent approach :)
- On my eyes, all characters built their characters so well, especially Jasper Liu as Yang Lanhang. While Ouyang Character neeed a little improvement, i felt this actor forced himself to deliver Bright Ouyang, while his preference is the Silent Ouyang (obviously, one sided judgement), i think Bright Ouyang can be delivered with his naughty eyes

my Confusion
- they don't explain further about the first scene, where yan lan hang was about to get shot by a betrayer
- yan langhan didn't have operation scar on his chest
- why yan langhan can have a light run with lingling, when he can't play 1-on-1 basketball with minghao?
- some cut-scene caused me a confusion, like "didn't think the previous episode stopped there"
- all of a sudden, the first project the fought for almost 22 episodes ended with no celebration of a distinctive scene which stated "the 1st project ended well, we just need their patent" and there was no update about this project at the end of the episodes
- i think they don't need to add story about covid effect, kinda unnecessary. they can end it with main couple planning their marriage or having their engagement

I might not rewatch this drama, so i put 6 rewatch value.

All in all, this drama is ok

ps : have mercy on my grammar mistake ;)

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