[Mainland Chinese Drama 2018] Letting You Float Like A Dream 许你浮生若梦

[RPM]

[siobhanne]

@RPM Is that an official channel? There's already someone willing to translate, we just need to get them to allow community subs.

[RPM]

10 hours ago, siobhanne said:

@RPM Is that an official channel? There's already someone willing to translate, we just need to get them to allow community subs.

Yes official channel for cdrama series like yo yo television series 

[katthy]

On 9/9/2018 at 12:55 AM, BreezeC said:

I decided to do a review of Luo Fu Sheng's character since I am a bit fascinated by him (Maybe I am just looking in too deeply or partially because of Zhu Yi Long but I feel intrigue by this character). Please note that I did not read the novel, I am basing this on the drama only.

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Luo Fu Sheng's Character Review (Episode 1-7)

On the surface, he is a playful, thick-skinned, blood-thirsted rogue who is arrogant and overbearing but underneath that layer of him, I felt there is a pure soul who is wallowing in this dirty and complex city. The dynamic between the "good" friends of the upper class, especially the three powerful family, for the younger generation is very interesting. We have the big brother of the group who are serious and smart, then there is the idealistic boy, and the spoiled but straightforward heiress. I wonder how does Luo Fu Sheng see himself among this group. They are his friends and I am 100% positive that he will put his life on the line for them but in a way, does he see himself as their equal? Unlike the other three, he isn't heir and heiress like them. He pointed out that they make a perfect pairing because they are from the same class but what about yourself? He doesn't have the privilege like them because he is only the adopted son. When his godfather said, he viewed him as his own son, the way he replied back is not surety but more of appreciation and gratefulness. When Xu's dad said that he will one day take over the Hong family business, he didn't answer and remain in silent. When his godfather asked whether he liked anyone, he honestly said it seems like something very far away, something he never thought about. Luo Fu Sheng is not like his friends, who have fathers and family to dictate them and shape their future. He is living his life at the moment because he never really thought about his future. His life is full of violence and danger, any moment his life can end. I know he is confident in his fighting skills but who can win any fight? Only someone who is willing to put all his efforts and his life on the line. That's why he is enjoying his life every moment he can because he don't know or afraid to plan any future. 

 

In terms of his relationship with the female lead, he is at a very disadvantage because he created a very bad first impression with her. Taking things without paying, punching someone to a pulp, etc. It is completely understandable for a girl who just enter into a complex society to fell for the prince-like gentleman instead of a thug.  His treatment of her is very childish because he didn't realize it is attraction and liking someone. Just like the 10 years old boy who like the girl sitting next to him, instead of treating her nicely, he play prank on her to get her attention and reaction out of her. What he doesn't know is that this will get the girl's attention but it will make her dislike you only. Until she started hanging out with another boy, he will realized that he doesn't just want to get her attention, he actually want her to like him and play with him but it is already too late...sigh... 

 

Another thing is I wonder does he know that the heiress (so-called sister) likes him? To me, the heiress makes it very obvious that no matter how dense he is, he have to get the hint already but he is denying it and avoiding the issue. He knows that it is his godfather wishes for her to marry his best-friend and due to loyal to him, he is doing all he can to try to make those two compatible. That's why I find Luo Fu Sheng's character so interesting because he have to deal with everything/everyone around him in a very complicated position but underneath, I sense a very loyal,  kind-hearted and unselfish person.

 

Anyway, I am going to continue on to episode 8 which will start seeing our boy finally realized that he is in love but the girl is all into his bestfriend now... Poor dude... 

 

 

Hurray, finally I got time to sit down here and read this wonderful review you did about Luo Fu Sheng
First of all THANKS because of course (still no eng subs sigh) I didn't understand that him was an adopted child O.O and also for have made a short synopsis about how the story is going, now I can watch it more consciunsly ^^
Then... about the "sister"... I've got the same impression, she's in love with Luo Fu Sheng... but didn't know about him... now I understood from your review that he's basically aware of it but also trying avoiding the issue, really poor man XD

I like the complexity of this character, and really thanks for helped me to understand him better,  I assume that he likes to YiLong too because he loves complex characters to play LOLOL

 

I've a question now about the brother of the girl... I've got, almost from the beginning, the same impression; is he in love with his sister? sorry if I misunderstood things but the way he's close  to her, oppressive with her... seemed me more than what a normal brother would do... but yes I may be wrong that's way I'm asking you.... XD

[katthy]

12 hours ago, siobhanne said:

@RPM Is that an official channel? There's already someone willing to translate, we just need to get them to allow community subs.

1 hour ago, RPM said:

Yes official channel for cdrama series like yo yo television series 

 

amazing! I already wrote few msg asking to allow the subbing... I'm hoping so much!!!!!

[BreezeC]

2 hours ago, katthy said:

I've a question now about the brother of the girl... I've got, almost from the beginning, the same impression; is he in love with his sister? sorry if I misunderstood things but the way he's close  to her, oppressive with her... seemed me more than what a normal brother would do... but yes I may be wrong that's way I'm asking you.... XD

 

Hahahahah!!! I know exactly what you mean, the brother is seeing her as his soon-to-be wife. The female lead is adopted and his father and himself see her as his future wife and that's why he is soooo obsessive of her to the point of a little creepy. I don't think the female lead knows about it which makes it soooo weird because she treats him as her brother. Anywho, the background of the female lead is complicated as well and it involves a whole another tragic story...which also involves with our male lead  I am not prepare for that yet...sigh...

[katthy]

19 hours ago, BreezeC said:

 

Hahahahah!!! I know exactly what you mean, the brother is seeing her as his soon-to-be wife. The female lead is adopted and his father and himself see her as his future wife and that's why he is soooo obsessive of her to the point of a little creepy. I don't think the female lead knows about it which makes it soooo weird because she treats him as her brother.

whuaaaaaa I didn't understand that too!!!! (damn where are those eng subs!!!! sigh) XD  THANKS for the clarification! ^^

all right, so both the lead characters are adopted, it's clear now!  and of course now everything about her bro and their behave has sense, I didn't get wrong the impression I've got, I'm relieved 'cause it means that I can still count on my gut  LOLOL

 

 

19 hours ago, BreezeC said:

Anywho, the background of the female lead is complicated as well and it involves a whole another tragic story...which also involves with our male lead  I am not prepare for that yet...sigh...

all right... I hope to be able to see the serie with eng sub soon so that I can understand all things XD

[lizzieyen]

Posted 11 hours ago

@siobhanne  yeah I don’t find 2nd male lead attractive too but I get why female lead finds him attractive - he is learned, educated abroad and has a gentle naïveté which seems rare in this chaotic town and times.

 

I liked how Luo Fu Sheng was prepared to let it go by floating the paperboat with her picture but decided to man up and fight for her when he saw her at the ball. A real man!! 

 

I also think that female lead characterization is done pretty well - she managed to carry off that vibe of being interested in 2nd male lead (coz he is someone she has never met before) but not convinced yet she is romantically into him. 

Posted 50 minutes ago

 

@lizzieyen I agree with you. The reason why I can watch all the episodes of the drama and not just Zhu Yi Long's cut is because I like the main female lead. Her acting is pretty good and she make her character believable. The second male lead characterization is just sooo unbelievable as a stand alone character but it make sense in the eyes of the female lead so far. I am also surprise when Luo Fu Sheng decided to fight for her (although his tactics are very unusual and unfruitful lol) I was expecting him to be the typical selfless guy who just let his bestfriend be with her and he'll just try his best to let go but NO! He is trying to win her while being fair and honest about it. Such an awesome character... btw, if you want to discuss farther, we can go to the drama thread hehehe... I am going back and forth between these two threads lol 10 more episode for tomorrow but I plan to take my time to watch it 

@BreezeC   Yes, male lead (Luo Fu Sheng - LFS) is an awesome character - very manly. I can understand why Huo Lan (his adopted father's daugher) thinks he is so cool and she considers second male lead (Xu Jing Cheng - XJC) a bit of a wimp! I also like that when LFS thinks of female lead (Tian Ying - TY), he remembers her indignant face when fighting with him over the bun or her singing rather than that the for-show kiss they had in the casino - he likes her for who she is and what she can do'; a much better recipe for true love than oh-she-is-so-pretty-because-her-hair-blew-in-the-wind-and-i-cleaned-her-face-with-my-magic-handkerchief  -ehem XJC-. Unfortunately, LFS is not very good with his get-the-girl tactics as they seem to be annoy-her-so-she-will-talk-to-me as opposed to XJC's gentle-and-swoon tactics! 

 

I am up to Ep11 and now there is more clarity as to why the female lead (Tian YIng -TY) acts the way she does around the second male lead (Xu Jing Cheng - XJC). 

 

 

[SPOILERS AHEAD ] She has literally been confined to the drama troupe house and its only now because they are in a big city that she has the opportunity to sneak out and see the world. In her mind, she seems very clear that she is ONLY friends with both XJC and male lead, (Luo Fu Sheng - LFS) and i think An Yuexi the actress does a good job in trying to convey that she literally responds to how XJC is treating her but she doesnt instinctively grabs his hand or looks for him. I would say that she is definitely captivated by XJC and besotted with how this accomplished worldly dude is treating her but it is not love in any way. By the way, did anyone notice in Ep 8 that she did not step on LFS's toes despite it being their first time dancing together but she stepped on XJC's toes twice they danced together - thats chemistry yo (or just me a rabid fan over analysing :))

[BreezeC]

Spoiler for those that didn't watch up to ep 11

 

@lizzieyen You are not the only rabid fan over analyzing...I am too... For example, I feel that deep down TY doesn't dislike LFS much or scare of him at all. If you recall when she went to the police station to 'bail' XJC, she looked so scared and timid of those so-called cops. Even through LFS have a reputation of being some sort of 'gangster', she is never really scared by him. Deep down, she seems to understand him a bit but not to the point of liking him or befriending him but that he is not a bad person. I mean if I think someone with LFS reputation (not knowing he is a softie at heart) threatened me, to perform for him and to take care of him, I would be a bit scared and afraid but you don't see this in TY, she is just annoyed. This shows that she may not like him but she doesn't hate him. In many of these storylines, sometime we will accuse the female lead to not like the male lead when the male lead is sadly in love with her but in this case, AYX (the actress) portray it very nicely. (I mean some actress would actually show a level of disgust at LFS actions but AYX makes it feels like she just doesn't know him yet and it makes sense the way they are interacting up til now) It is actually nice to see two people fall in love slowly through experiences and maturity rather than love at first sight or suddenly I kissed you and I realized I actually like you. In this case, we will get to see TY fall in love with his character later on...and you are right, LFS doesn't like TY because she looks pretty and cute. He likes her stubbornness and true nature and he really admire and appreciate her talent. 

 

I don't know is it my personal feeling or what but I felt LFS is only his true self when he is with his follower (Luo Cheng) and TY. When he is with other people, I always sense this restrain from him. When he is with elders, he shows respect and obedience. When he is with the second male and female lead, I always felt like he is suppressing himself as if he doesn't allow himself to displease or be angry or be too serious with them. For example, when he found out the second female lead kidnapped TY, he was angry but he controlled it at first. Later when he can't control it, he didn't express it to her but grabbed her maid and threatened her instead. With Luo Cheng, he is always displeased and annoyed at him but Luo Cheng knows that he is not really angry or else why he keep doing things to displease him and get away with it. With TY, he is also being himself because he is not using any flowery words or pleasing her to make her like him. He is just being himself and although it is not working effectively to win her heart, I think he succeed in winning our hearts  

 

[jayyepeee]

Hi all! I began watching the show and have recapped up to episode 3! It is pretty detailed and I will likely be recapping 1 episode a week, if not more. Join me at jpsporadicmusings.wordpress.com ! Would like to hear your thoughts!

[lizzieyen]

4 hours ago, BreezeC said:

Spoiler for those that didn't watch up to ep 11

 

@lizzieyen You are not the only rabid fan over analyzing...I am too... For example, I feel that deep down TY doesn't dislike LFS much or scare of him at all. If you recall when she went to the police station to 'bail' XJC, she looked so scared and timid of those so-called cops. Even through LFS have a reputation of being some sort of 'gangster', she is never really scared by him. Deep down, she seems to understand him a bit but not to the point of liking him or befriending him but that he is not a bad person. I mean if I think someone with LFS reputation (not knowing he is a softie at heart) threatened me, to perform for him and to take care of him, I would be a bit scared and afraid but you don't see this in TY, she is just annoyed. This shows that she may not like him but she doesn't hate him. In many of these storylines, sometime we will accuse the female lead to not like the male lead when the male lead is sadly in love with her but in this case, AYX (the actress) portray it very nicely. (I mean some actress would actually show a level of disgust at LFS actions but AYX makes it feels like she just doesn't know him yet and it makes sense the way they are interacting up til now) It is actually nice to see two people fall in love slowly through experiences and maturity rather than love at first sight or suddenly I kissed you and I realized I actually like you. In this case, we will get to see TY fall in love with his character later on...and you are right, LFS doesn't like TY because she looks pretty and cute. He likes her stubbornness and true nature and he really admire and appreciate her talent. 

 

I don't know is it my personal feeling or what but I felt LFS is only his true self when he is with his follower (Luo Cheng) and TY. When he is with other people, I always sense this restrain from him. When he is with elders, he shows respect and obedience. When he is with the second male and female lead, I always felt like he is suppressing himself as if he doesn't allow himself to displease or be angry or be too serious with them. For example, when he found out the second female lead kidnapped TY, he was angry but he controlled it at first. Later when he can't control it, he didn't express it to her but grabbed her maid and threatened her instead. With Luo Cheng, he is always displeased and annoyed at him but Luo Cheng knows that he is not really angry or else why he keep doing things to displease him and get away with it. With TY, he is also being himself because he is not using any flowery words or pleasing her to make her like him. He is just being himself and although it is not working effectively to win her heart, I think he succeed in winning our hearts  

 

 

@BreezeC   Agreed with what you said re how An Yuexi is interpreting TY. She is not completely blur and oblivious as it was obvious she knew that he was helping her at the casino and he ordered the cake. In fact in her kneeling monologue, she recognizes that he is brave with integrity and will lend a helping hand despite his outward brash and arrogant exterior while XJC is sunny and idealistic. I can’t blame TY for not recognizing that LFS is interested though - after all, he did mock her to do the can-can dance knowing full well that XJC is the Commissioner’s son! 

 

However, I think that’s his real self - a bit of a brute (let’s not forget that he did barge in on the queue to get his food in episode 1 and felt no remorse for it) who is used to getting his own way; that’s realistic - he is after all a mob boss and not a refined gentleman. So I also agree that he is being himself with TY and it shows in the way he courts her - effectively

blackmailing her to spend time with him ; not exactly what a highly educated person would do!  While he maybe an adopted son, his interactions with his adopted father is still akin more to a highly prized employee rather than a family member and LFS knows his father would never agree to him being with his “sister” due to this. All I can  say - Zhu Yi Long is rocking it and again, so so happy he is in the Huang Xiao Ming role and not the 2nd lead !!!

[siobhanne]

Haha, you guys have even thicker male lead goggles on than I do : D I actually don't think he is fully himself, like he would be if no-one's watching with anyone. With Luo Cheng he still needs to put up a strong front, same with Tian Ying. With XJC he doesn't need to be as strong, but at the same time he can't discuss e.g. that they're not equal, because XJC would just deny, instead of getting him, so he needs to pretend his status difference is not an issue at all. But it's not that he's pretending all the time, more that he can't fully relax or be thoughtless. Like ZYL said, he's very considerate of those around him.

I'm watching episode 8 and it really amazes me how ZYL can show pain while barely doing anything with his face. When XJC was telling him he's waiting for someone, you can see in his face that he's a tiny bit hurt, ah, pierces my heart. But it's barely anything on the face. But he's not just stone faced and hoping the music will act for him either, like less accomplished actors. Really, it's so difficult to play stone faced characters/scenes well, but he's so good at it. Meanwhile I kind of have a pet peeve about how they've solved Tian Ying's emotions on the stage. She is always emoting so largely when she is annoyed or happy. Girl, you're on stage, why are you breaking out of character, aren't you supposed to be some major talent. 

I think Tian Ying definitely has a crush on XJC, but like crushes go, since it's not based on anything profound yet, it can easily fade. But she maybe doesn't have the experience to admit it to herself or to do much about it. And she is worried about their status difference, so she is holding back.

 

Ahh, he's so soft in the dancing scene, playing with a girl's heart. Or maybe he's just suffocating in that mask. And yes, super props for actually declaring his intentions, you're staying true to your friend, but also respecting the girl by letting her make her own choice. Not like all the weird sexist stuff where men feel like they are noble if they make the decision for the girl. Which reminds me, ZYL said in an interview that he didn't win over anyone. Then the reporter asked that but An Yue Xi chose you in the end? And he replied that that's her decision then.

 

 

XJC are you trying to kill Luo Fu Sheng, why are you questioning her blood donation, it's not dangerous for the donor, it's dangerous for the recepient, are you sure you didn't just party your way through medical school.

 

I wish some other youtube channel had licensed this show. They're still not allowing to put subs. I don't get it, it's barely any work on their part, the fans are translating and uploading and it will increase your viewership, how lazy can you be.

 

Oh, does anyone else think that ZYL's character in modern times drinks so much and doesn't want to make pan fried dumplings, is because he's been having some recollections/dreams/nightmares about his former life, like Luo Fu Sheng. Like, maybe her face is blurred in them or something. Or maybe his wife died. But I think this type of drama likes to focus on the destined lovers theme so they wouldn't give him another love maybe.

 

@jayyepeee I enjoyed your recaps! For some reason your blog is invisible to google search, so thanks for the direct link. We agree on the actors' abilities, I see. Lol, yeah, the brother character is always at a 10. Dude, you don't have enough range to play a mild disappointment as earth shattering shock, you will need to get a heart attack if something really happens. 

[siobhanne]

Some thoughts on episode 12

Spoiler

The second female lead has the worst outfit ever, makes such a pretty girl look frumpy.

Who is that random extra running in the bushes pretending to be Luo Fu Sheng?

XJC, why is your acting so poor. 'Oh, now is my time to grab her hand and be angry, while I was just waiting for my lines during the rest of the scene'. Can you at least try to express that you want to get out of that cage, instead of just grabbing the bars because the director told you to.

Obsessed Brother didn't get a heart attack, missing love interest is of equal importance to someone slightly flirting with her.

Polite wolves running slower than a cripple.

Luo Fu Sheng, she has on the widest pants imaginable, did you really need to tear them? No wonder she protested.

Hehe. Luo Fu Sheng getting angry at her for biting his arm after he offered it. ZYL is blessed with awesome vasculature for acting.

Such a fond smile to remember how she was so drunk she vomited and couldn't walk, ahh, youth.

Aww, she's getting to know him... and he instantly kills the mood, hahaha.

Ow, my heart, his really when she says they can be friends. : D I think she hit her head.. oh, she's drunk.

Lin da ge's magic ultra fast drying suit jacket : D This is the type of fashion item I've been looking for, where can I buy one.

 

A thought on episode 13: thank you for playing that music on top of her singing in a different key, really adds to the atmosphere, my ears are so happy : p Long ge, I bet you could dig faster if you hadn't bitten your nails to the quick. I'll be adding to this post as I watch on.

Spoiler

Random torch out of nowhere.

XJC acted really well!

Luo Fu Sheng with those bandage mittens is so cute. And aww, so worried about his sister.

Brother is again more worried about XJC meeting Tian Ying than her going missing and possibly dying. Loving your priorities.

 

Episode 14

Spoiler

Are the rest of the opera scenes going to be the same couple of scenes or how many times do I have to watch the same thing? : p I'm not Luo Fu Sheng, who could just keep rewatching forever.

KFC commerical feels.

Oh wow. So Tian Ying's dad killed Luo Fu Sheng's dad? And it's probably some big misunderstanding why he killed him? There goes my hypothesis that Luo Fu Sheng is dreaming about his past life, can't exactly reincarnate halfway into a life. ...On another note, it's a happy universe where a person who looks like Zhu Yi Long has a son who looks exactly like Zhu Yi Long. Go forth and multiplate!

Haha. First Sheng ge confesses to the girl and then promptly to himself as well. Now I'm imagining him singing that buffy song that his friends brought him back from heaven just to eat beef.

 

Episode 15

Spoiler

Congrasts, XJC, you were a decent friend and believed in a woman's right to choose for like a whole day there.

The gentle smile at XJC that says 'oh, what a nice friend I have'. The crush is dead and buried and has stopped smelling.

Way to ruin the movie for everyone. What? I'm so confused. 

Ow, my heart, Luo Fu Sheng.

 

Episode 16

Spoiler

Yay. Fight scenes. This is the least cohesive gang ever, they should explain to their extras? stunt men? that these men respect and love Luo Fu Sheng and to try to show some of that.

Lifehack: if you're doing good things, bring your girlfriend along so she can see. Otherwise what's the point, right? Oh wow, that's like an 18G needle or something, poor kid.

Let's compare how Luo Fu Sheng behaves when he seems to be rejected: hides his pain so as to not make others uncomfortable, treats his friend well not deceiving him, doesn't pester the girl. Now let's think of XJC: stalks the girl, deceives her and his friend, puts public pressure on her to go out with him, oh, and manipulates his friend who he knows to be in love with her to witness the whole thing. Yay.

Oh that talk with the older sister of the gang. More painful than being cut by knives, I saw it in your face. My heart also aches for you, sheng ge. I'm glad he got to unload to someone. But when he said he needs some time, he indicated quite widely with his fingers. Seems he needs a lot of time.

Yes. Tell your girlfriend that your friend loves her and is in pain. That is not at all embarrassing for him. Why don't you make him have to pretend even harder that he's fine, that'll help him get over everything. As the old saying goes, the more you poke at something, the faster it heals. I'm so salty about them dating. I think she's already not into him, but hasn't realized it yet.

Is Lin da ge's dad secretly supporting the rival gang?

Hahahaha. Rejected! But willing to give a cheek kiss. We know from spoilers that she has this m.o. of rejecting a kiss and then approaching with Luo Fu Cheng as well.

 

Episode 17

Spoiler

Brother-sister duo who like to confess to themselves. But props for going after what you want, girl.

Time to take your daughter as hostage of your family relationship and show her that women can't decide for themselves. Yay. 

 

 

Episode 18

Spoiler

Okay, even though the sister is creepy, since they grew up together in the same household and what is this incest. But she's one of the most likable second female leads I've seen in an asian drama, kidnappings notwithstanding. 

Yes, momma Hong, I also wouldn't know how to act if I was told to play someone's wife. I think all the dead mums in the show have more characterization than her.

Luo Fu Sheng pouring the most diluted tea to have ever existed.

How does one guy look so handsome when crying and another so pathetic. (My bias is shining like a beacon).

Why does Luo Fu Sheng need to solve your relationship problems.

Are they having a bit of a one sided bonding thing over being adopted.

I wonder what portion of her tears are for the loss of freedom and dreams and what is actually for him. I mean, girl friend zoned him and then they started dating.

They understand each other so well, girl, why are you wasting time on those other losers.

 

Episode 19

Spoiler

Her bro once again proving that you shouldn't beat your kids. I mean, how did he turn out with such a bad personality.

Luo Fu Sheng is such a good brother. But can that table survive their cutting of the steak. Stay tuned to find out.

She looks so pretty that I almost want to marry her.

Obviously I'm not the only one who went crazy for her beauty.

That sneer can apply both for the character and the acting.

I agree with 2/3 of his deathbed directives. If you can't manage everything, just fulfill 2/3, that's almost done.

 

Episode 20

Spoiler

Her adoptive dad had some issues but the good thing about him is that he loves her and is not a murderer.

That's right *censored*, you don't deserve to call him a brother.

This puppet show is among the most heartwarming things I've seen a romantic lead do in asian drama. Luo Fu Sheng, ily.

Stuffy nosed brother is at his most convincing acting.

 

Episode 21

Spoiler

Luo Fu Sheng isn't one to stalk, but he will ogle if given the chance.

Okay, I take that back, he's also one to stalk.

That is one long road towards the altar.

LFS, did you get scared in that cave that paradise is impossible for you after all, or why are you aiming for sainthood. I would let my friends deal with their own mess at this point.

XJC, I can't even. You seemed stupid from the first and you just keep getting stupider. I'm so glad you're becoming a policeman instead of a doctor, seems that people will be safer if you can be kept away from practicing medicine.

Lin da ge has amazing outfits.

 

[jayyepeee]

I finished watching episodes 8 and 9 and can I say that these two are my favourite episodes? Zhu Yi Long can really emote. And the scene where they were dancing were beautiful!!! :')

 

Glad you liked the recaps! @siobhanne I don't understand why my blog isn't visible on google search results also.. Probably because the blog is less than a week old and google probably haven't indexed it yet!

[lizzieyen]

Saw that 12-21 has been uploaded; can watch now!!

 

@siobhanne  yay, we can spazz and over analyze together  I do however still think that LFS is being himself around TY ; a triad boss. I like that he is still doing his job (fighting over territory ) and being a bit of a brute (he did push his way to the front in Ep1 to buy that fried dumpling) - personally I am not a fan of male leads who become all romance focused with no other balance (Ehem cough Phoenix in Ashes of Love!). The characterization of LFS is in line with his upbringing - not a highly educated person (although he is literate) and definitely not a gentleman (although still chivalrous!) - ZYL is one of those actors good with micro-expressions and it shows in LFS. 

 

I saw some comments from c-netizens that in this show, ZYL is acting like Zhao Yun Lan and doing really well  

[siobhanne]

3 hours ago, lizzieyen said:

 

I saw some comments from c-netizens that in this show, ZYL is acting like Zhao Yun Lan and doing really well  

The trying to hide their weaknesses thing is similar but in my mind they're fairly different beasts. 

Btw, in the novel the snacks were the only compensation he took for protecting that guy or something. I don't understand Chinese, so don't know if they brought any of that in. 

[lizzieyen]

Up to ep14

Spoiler

Love how Show is trying to say that it’s not the job which maketh the man but it’s his inherent personality. LFS, a triad boss, can be gentle and open minded but XJC is gentle in his doctor persona but will be/is corrupted by power as a policeman.

 

i think it’s too cute that LFS is so upfront with his feelings and can blatantly say that he is prepared to be her friend. Our boy is still his cocky self even while courting the girl  so cute!!!

 

[lizzieyen]

1 hour ago, siobhanne said:

The trying to hide their weaknesses thing is similar but in my mind they're fairly different beasts. 

Btw, in the novel the snacks were the only compensation he took for protecting that guy or something. I don't understand Chinese, so don't know if they brought any of that in. 

 

I think it’s more that LFS as a character is more debonair and playful in nature similar to Zhao Yun Lan outwardly carefree attitude.

[lizzieyen]

Up to ep15

 

Spoiler

Damn that public confession. Never found such things romantic at all.

 

Poor LFS - that dejected stare, the resolute walk away and that bobbing Adam apple in the car. Kudos to second female lead  for not rubbing it in either. 

 

 

 

[siobhanne]

1 hour ago, lizzieyen said:

 

I think it’s more that LFS as a character is more debonair and playful in nature similar to Zhao Yun Lan outwardly carefree attitude.

But I don't think they're playful in the same way at all. Yun Lan is a sort of look at how lazy and harmless and yes, carefree I am. Whereas Fu Sheng is projecting more of a devil may care type of personality. Yun Lan in my mind is more dad joke and pun type, Fu Sheng is more sarcasm and teasing.