I have not read the novel but have read comments how close this one is to the novel and how the key points in the book was also added in the series. There is much more to the series than romance. It's a slice of life kinda drama that was shown perfectly here.

What I like:
- we have an imperfect ML. The MLs character is a very realistic one. We have a top student at a crossroad and is depressed. When he realized his wrong he tried to redeem himself to our FL.
- we have an FL whose smart and lively. Although she can be impulsive I like her personality. The way she was cold to our ML after being rejected was refreshing. Lol we got no stupid FL she loves herself and tries to protect her own heart.
- supportive family and friends. I hate conflicts and this one does not have an irritating mother or domineering parent and a friend whose against the relationship or any of one of the charcters.
- they are both mischievous and a bit narcissistic and I like it. It added color or flair to their relationship.

What I don't like
- the exes. I dislike them both. Lol. From how they were portrayed there's nothing to like at all. The MLs ex wants him back becaise our FL likes her and she feels confident she can. I like how our ML was man enough ti apologize to her and straightforwardly say to her face he never loved her. He thought they were compatible but he nwver loved her. That was throwing cold water to her face. I loved it.

The FLs ex is a douchebag. Blaming another girl for leaking a video. Seriously he's craving attention from our lovable FL. I like how the FL put him in his place and reminded him that he was an ex for a reason.
- that 2nd rejection. Seriously? After all that subtle flirting anf innuendo? Although I understand why. We have a boy who grew up as a golden boy who sorta became a nobody while chasing his dream and here he is faced with a girl who used to be average but turned out to be great. His ego is wounded he can't think clearly.

The acting was good and I mean good. I have seen Reba in other series and have seen much improvement in her acting. And Yang Yang, the scenes where he is confused or down I can't help but feel for him. Obviously this character Yu Tu has more depth than Xiao Nai in Love O2O but this man nailed the role. I like him more here.

Whoever said YY can't act kiss scenes well should watch this. Just saying. ?IMO of we get another news like one of Janice Wu and Zhang Yujian in these two I will not be surprised. But for now they are just an OTP.

The ost. I like and love Liu Yuning. Need I say more?
Definitely rewatching this.

I've spoiled myself with trailers of thw next coming episodea and I must say this one definitely is on my top 5 of cdramas of 2021.