I usually shy away from Chinese dramas but I thought I would give this one a try. The storyline and acting were very good, that is until it really wasn’t. What a shame that once again this drama just proved to be a vehicle for Chinese propaganda. It makes me feel like I will never really see the real China. The scene where China takes over Hong Kong was nauseating. All the characters, whether good or bad, forgive each other and they turn around to be upstanding citizens and embraced by all. There is no honesty. The ML’s parents and sibling are all users and ride on the back of their son. He is their cash cow. They mistreat him and yet he is ruled by these horrendous parents. Yet, all end up succeeding and I was waiting for them to start singing “Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya” any second. They become well off and then share their wealth with all their neighbors. It was laughable. The second female lead is villainous throughout and deserts the man she supposedly loves when he needs her the most. Somehow she becomes this heroic figure and is forgiven for all her past sins. The ML and the FL are so perfect except in their own relationship. He spends more time with the SFL then his own wife and son but his wife is sooooo forgiving, so understanding, so pure and good and kind. The lessons here in this drama are so sweet, tidy and tied up with a bow and not realistic at all. I think I’m just mad that I watched every single episode and feel like it was a waste. The only lesson I learned from this drama is to stick to kdramas.