I am not sure my words would do justice as to how astounding this series is due to the efforts of the entire cast involved. Lin Yi was simply amazing in this role, as it is so challenging, since it is such a debilitating disease. He was true to it's form of wasting away in stages, which is extremely hard to act as such on its own, but to be filming at different times, if it is out of chronological order, is even more exceptional for the continuity of the story. I watched him in Derailment, and explored his works further, as he is an outstanding and phenomenal actor, who has literally poured his heart and soul into this character. There are just some stories that touch your very heart ❤️ and this is one of them. I have experienced this debilitating disease in my family, along with so many others. Each disease robs you of a full life, but, just like her decision, you can live an entire lifetime in just a few moments, if you have the courage, faith, strength, and desire to be there for each other. Not all people are built for the times of suffering and sickness. It's not for the feint of heart. You have to forgive those who can only handle the happy times. Not everyone is capable of the trials faced with long term care debilitating diseases, robbing you of life, with the wasting away of your body and faculties. For those who can face it together, it is still not an easy journey. The caregiver is weary at times, and the family member is remorseful, or even regretful, of the burden caused by degenerative diseases. When you can see past that, to the beauty of time and conversation, the treasures that will last a lifetime as a legacy of comfort to those left behind, only then can you celebrate every day as a victory that you won over each battle, as it robs you of your dignity and freedom. Each day is a blessing more than a curse. Time is the greatest gift with love. He was struggling with his reality and wanted to not lose anymore of his abilities, as well as not be a burden, releasing them both from this prison sentence. But he could not see that he had so much more to live for, with the help of his friend and technology. He could still be contributing to society, which is something important to a person who is aware while dying a little bit every day. In this story, he has a terminal disease to humble his father, who believed he was a savior but neglected his family, as they paid the price with his absence and overbearing attitudes. His mother was unable to achieve a happy marriage and be the best mother or coworker until she met a challenge they both could not win. Once the father accepted the change in his thinking, she was able to fix her family with him. What once was chaos and dysfunctional, melted away into an understanding and growth of a family torn apart. As much as the disease was a curse, it was what they needed most to heal for each other. Don't push the ones you love away. Xaio Que lost 6 months of time with Xaio Tao as well. She was blindsided by missing the beginning of his demise. But, if she had not lost him, only to find him again, could she have made the decision that caring for him and being by his side was better than life without him? There were so many wrong decisions, with no right answers, as he stated. But, he robbed her of her choice. I am not sure if she would have had the capacity to follow him all the way through it all, facing every challenge and setback, if she had not lost him once to begin with. This was why she could see him through to the end. Because she had been there before, and chose to be there for him as she loses him again. This way, she went through every stage with him, knowing that the disease robbed her of him, not his decisions robbing her of time with him. Abandonment can be even more cruel than the disease itself. I am glad they ended the story where they did. But, after his demise, I hope he would have asked Senior to be with her and care for her, after he is gone. He could trust his friend to keep her well and safe, after he was gone. That is my only wish after this story ends. I have been the caregiver 7 times. I have outlived so many people. Although they were not all ALS patients, the results are the same. It's not for everybody. Forgive rather than hate. None of my family did what I did, and that's OK. But I was so close to my family that I did take care of while we had the time. Don't waste time on hatred, anger, or resentment. It robs you of precious energy and consumes your thoughts so you miss so much. Accept others and their limitations. You are much better when you know they are not forced to do what they are not capable of doing.