I read the synopsis and was immediately interested in watching this series. After just finishing Hidden Love, I wanted to watch more of Zhao Lusi's work.
Unfortunately, this series pales in comparison to the beautiful, well-written and sweet love story that Hidden Love portrayed.
This drama has so many side characters and side love stories that are just over the top. If they had focused more on the relationship between the Mr. Ling and Anxin then it would have been better. Their pasts and how the met, and how they eventually fall in love are great parts of the story with a little bit of mystery.
It gets really messy when they have 3 guys vying for the female , 2 brothers after the same girl, plus her own adoptive brother. That's just gross.
The main male lead's elder brother is so obnoxious and full of himself to the point that he's very unlikeable. You can't even admire as a villian. He comes off as loud and stupid.
Then there's this endless pining that it makes these characters look so pathetic. Seriously, you think a guy had feelings for you because he kissed you on the cheek in high school, so you throw away your dignity to keep chasing after him even if he has rejected you multiple times?
Some of the characters are really weak.
The only thing that saves this drama is the chemistry between Zhao Lusi and Liu Te. Not to mention how good looking they both are. Liu Te fits the role of the CEO very well and can rock a suit any time.
I finished watching this drama just because I want to know how it ends and fast forwarded the scenes of the weak side characters. They aren't that interesting and doesn't really add anything to the story except lengthen it.
I guess it's something to watch when you're bored.