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jann martin's avatar

Yes good point. These dramas would not be palatable if they depicted war or any trauma events with accuracy. And it's all escapism and entertainment, plus some informative stuff sometimes. I even was agog when N. returns from her recent experience of war, and the dad virtually says "hello welcome back, gosh that must have been a bit tough...bla bla'. With regard to N.'s mother, she's insanely unpleasant. Actually her behaviour is covert abusive, ie, being kind and generous to N's cousin, right in front of her, but icing out N. Still in the context of the drama, I get what you are saying. Her life now with the brothers etc. seems better, but what is indicated about her early life seems horrible, although that too is glossed over. I'm hanging in because it's really entertaining, and I want to see which guy she ends up with. Thanks for the review.

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I'm back!

I worry for Shao Shang too as she thinks she knows love in the sense that it is a comfortable feeling, as if you are with your bosom buddy - and that's all I see between her and Luo Yao.

I think that Luo Yao sees SS as the embodiment of what he cannot be - outspoken, brave, taking charge (sounds like the characteristics of a general's wife!) and he has projected what he hopes he can be to her. I don't think much will change after the wedding (if you have seen his relatives). At most, the twinkle that is SS will fade and become lifeless.

LBY - he's mature, though young in years (actually, how old is he!) and he has been through a LOT. In life, timing is everything and who knew SS would accept someone's proposal so quickly. He has so much emotion pent up inside him and literally, the only times he smiles is somehow linked to SS.

I have caught up to Ep 18 and am eager to hear your thoughts about the upcoming arcs.

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