I really love this drama.

Ha-ha!! Everyone is picking a side. Team Yi Ting (also known as Daomao apparently) or Team Qian Ren. Xiao Yue shows her support by taking food and giving it to Yi Ting telling him to just take what he wants. The annoying kid is encourages Qian Ren to confess and is helping him out as much as possible. Even Yu Nan can't help but try to be on Team Qian Ren! Ha-ha.



That said things are slowing down to build up the love triangle. Xin Yu agrees that Qian Ren is a great guy, but can't fully understand her feelings for Yi Ting. We find out Yi Ting knows Xin Yu so well that he knew where her thoughts would take her.



We're finding out even more of Yi Ting's support of the farm and its people. His bad attitude the culprit for making him suffer so much. His inability to give up the grudge.



Yi Ting's mom is so angry! Makes me wonder what the missing piece is to the full tragedy to make such a lovely woman that upset.



The story is very good and flowing. I want to rate it higher for shear enjoyment! Yet things are slowing down and I want it to keep flowing well. To take the next steps.



Either way I'm having fun and I like how all the things are piecing together to make a simple and coherent plot. I love how much depth the characters have and how they continue to grow.

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Not how I wanted the first kiss to go. (It technically won't count for me.)

Huh, okay so it's Tourette Syndrome. It's kind of cool the writer decided to give Xin Yu something like that.



So this kid started off so annoying and (as I write this I'm in the next episode) I like that now he's bonded to Qian Ren! Big Brother.



Ah, the long awaited shower scene. AND the kiss. I'm really disappointed by how this kiss happened. Though I do agree with Yi Ting's personality this is the only way it would happen. Though I can't help but dream of how magical it would have been if he just did it totally aware. ;_; So beautiful.



Poor Yi Ting has got it bad. The gummy bears scene was the last part of denial. He was so happy to see which flavor she liked the best.



This episode also confirmed that Ahn Sheng is indeed Lin Man's helper. After the Uncle was gone to long I figured as much. I have a feeling Yi Ting is gonna have to level some vengeance towards An Sheng.



Well done to the writers for making me feel for Qian Ni. That sucks. So her dad never considered her worthy of taking over the company and only thinks she's good for an advantageous marriage. In this day and age! Yeah, that would make anyone mean.



What I am annoyed with is where all of Xin Yu's smart went? She's college educated she should know how to look things up and study. (Though she may just being looking for excuses to spend time with Yi Ting.) The show made a point of showing us her moments of brilliance and intelligence. Why dumb it down now?



This was a fun episode just too many tropes. I love how Xiao Yue is clearly going to help Yi Ting.

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Boom! There's the dynamic change I need! Yes!

Boom! There's the dynamic change I need! Yes! Xiao Yue is finding out the truth and I love how interactions and views of Yi Ting are changing. Thankfully Yi Ting finally admits that his vengeance plans never intended to add Xin Yu. That was only after she came back. However, more stalking was not the answer. I liked it better with just his assistant trailing her.



Oh, I liked my milk theory! Though this way it's even more personal for what happened to Yi Ting's dad. Also, tying in the loan sharks and Xiao Yue.



So I've thought that maybe Qian Ren and Yi Ting are brothers for a while now. I think this episode confirms it. Honestly I think I've got it pieced together and I really am impressed by the writer.



More points for Xiao Yue for figuring everything out and pressing Yi Ting. He's lucky that she is--even unconsciously--pushing for his success with Xin Yu. (The dream sequence is hilarious. Not to mention how sweet it is that she wants to stay by Xin Yu's side.)



I love the resolution for Qian Ren and Xin Yu! Ah! He acknowledged the wrongness of blaming her for her mother actions. It's very natural now between them. The reality is I may get second lead syndrome yet. Because this episode upped the character growth! Qian Ren and Xin Yu are great together. FINALLY the writing started showing us the warmer side of Yi Ting. Without shoving it in my face.



I didn't even think for a moment about Xin Yu's blinking meaning more! I only thought of it as a cute tick. (So I googled what Qian Ren typed in I got "eye dystonia" in the google search first.)



Overall this episode brought the character development and much needed answers. While I still think Yi Ting's action towards Xin Yu aren't great, he's moved from "Devil" to "Landlord" in my vocab too. Ah, and while it makes it hard on me Qina Ren will be a great second lead. (Ah, my feels the syndrome is coming.) The ending cliffhanger was truly awesome. (Followed swiftly by those cruel previews!!) It also introduces outside forces interfering with Yi Ting's plans for vengeance. Which I am truly curious to find out more about.

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I feel like this episode was a step back for me. Too tropey.

I feel like this episode was a step back for me. Too busy establishing tropes and telling viewers (not letting it natural enter the story) that Yi Ting is really an amazing guy.



Also, I am so tired of everyone saying Xin Yu is responsible for her mother's sins. Not sure if this is a stupid plot thing, or a cultural thing. Though I do understand the woman they hate has run away. So they need a new target.



So tropes, minor skinship with the band aid. Apparently drawing the other person is a Taiwan drama trope. The last one I watched had it and the few others I tried did too. Farts. Though I thought it was hilarious that she thought she was taking the blame for him. >_<



Ah, Qian Ren. They made the role for Lee Sean because he knows animals. As a farm/country girl nothing is sexier to me. Now if only they'd give him some Wranglers so I can oogle him properly. Sadly he is yet again the second male lead. ;_;



Anyone else pick up on the drinking game between Yi Ting and his dad. I'm gonna guess that was the contaminated milk. What a heart wrenching death. Hats off to the writers for making the farm tie in and now I know why it's so important.



Everyone is saying Yi Ting is a great guy. Yadda-yadda. Yet he is doing horrible things. He did intend to punish Xin Yu. He judged and condemned her so that he could find Lin Man. I'm sorry that is wicked. No matter how yummy the package.



Xiaoyue. I wonder if we will ever get to meet him. Or if he will be a mysterious guy that Xin Yu has had connects with? Curious how that will play in. Yi Ting is already clearly jealous. ^_- He can not resist my blinking goddess of cuteness. He-he.



Overall I still had tons of fun with this drama. I just wish we could get to know some of the characters more organically and without the trope check list.

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Lost a bit of it's shine for me here.

"I didn't know that a person's love could be this heavy. "



Interesting episode. I found it realistic that Hana discovered that just because they were comfortable intimately didn't mean they had a real connection. That Mugi only had eyes for Akane.



Oh, and a good call to my MDL friend. I hadn't really picked up on Akane vibes, but wow did her character explode out. The next episode looks like it's going to be intense.



This one ended up being more of a stepping stone episode to start the arc between Hana and Akane. It kind of annoyed me how it left things up in the air between Ebato Sanae and Hana. Though I did appreciate the back story.



Oh! Ha-ha. I love how she had to borrow his close because hers got dirty. (Refrain self from horrible tacky pun.)



Anywho this episode didn't do much for me character wise, but it is a really good setup for what I believe is coming. (Must resist horrible puns.) The first two episodes packed such a punch for me that this episode just kind of whimpered out. I will say that I love the director's take of the rose and black theme in aspects of the character's relationships to each other.

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If you've lived your whole life as a man, you've seen the male body! Nudity should be nothing.

If you've lived your whole life as a man, you've seen the male body! Nudity should be nothing. This is a drama trope that really bothers me. Especially if they've live their entire life as a boy. Then they've simply grown up with it. Sure they've avoided being naked in front of other men. Still. This is a drama trope that bothers me. Even if the whole bath scene between Seung Nyang and Ta Hwan is hilarious!



Oh, and speaking of hilarious. That one guy's evil laugh is just so over the top. Not to mention the ponytail whipping when Seung Nyang and Ta Hwan ride! Oh, my gost. It was like ponytail porn. Which of course lead into the awesome beach/horse scene! Brilliant.



So now it's time to ponder whether Ta Hwan knows Seung Nyang is a man. I don't think so yet. King Chung Hye (I'm starting to get the names all mixed up) interest in a man was hilarious! Especially his advisors worry. >_< A man, sire?!?!?!?!?! He-he. (Ya'll know I just love a romance in which the male falls in love with her as a he, before finding out her true gender.)



The gender reversals even keep going. The males swooning over her. Ta Hwan (Yuan Prince) is totally tripping and cowering behind her. She gets injured in his defense, so on. I love it!



The politics and plot is off the rails awesome! I can't wait to see if the guys who swore their allegiance to the Prince of Yuan keep it and whole they'll shake things up in the future. I love that finally some people betrayed the bad guys in favor of the good guys. Because it's crazy how little proof the villains need to turn the tables on the good guys! Yet even when the good guys have amazing proof they villains get out of it too easy.



Poor General Ki! Oh, my gosh. After the hearting wrenching reveal with Seung Nyang I can't believe this is gonna happen!! Ah!!!!! This episode ends on a crazy cliffhanger. It's so cruel how badly you need to have the next episode right away.

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Ooooooo. Ahhhhhhhh. Strong female lead!

Ooooooo. Ahhhhhhhh. Strong female lead! Interesting start. It was a bit muddy showing us Seung Nyang becoming Empress Ki, but once that's over with you fall into her youth and growing up. I liked this so much.



Especially the "twist". I really hoped that Seung Nyang was playing like that. For the sake of spoilers I won't really go into it.



Anywho, I love this setup. It's a very sophisticated gender bender. Not to mention revenge thus far. The visuals are amazing and the wardrobes! One of the strongest opening epiosdes I've had the pleasure of watching. Truly beyond impressed here.



Though this is a ton of building here, the writing doesn't have too much time develop the characters. What I've seen so far I like. The message of the world being cruel to females is so true, especially in any society's historical times. Woman got the short of end of the stick always.



I look forward to Seung Nyang's journey. >_<

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Oh, dear! The advice the main couple are getting is all wrong!

Oh, dear! The advice that Shan Shan and Feng Teng have been getting is all wrong. The reality is most of their romantic issues is due to Feng Teng keeping secrets and withholding the discussions. Which then made Shan Shan have to speculate and think of horrible scenarios.



So firstly the advice Liu Liu gives is wrong. Sure he's filthy rich and Shan Shan is a normal girl. However, the rules of a "normal poor people" couple applies to rich and poor girl couple. You need to be able to go to him and ask what's going on. Communication is a must. Good grief! Just because he's rich doesn't make Shan Shan unworthy. I am so tired of everyone saying this.



Zheng Qi's advice to Feng Teng to not tell Shan Shan about everything that happened goes back to the root of their Valentine's tension. It also brings up the issue of trust and discrimination against women. Woman aren't innately jealous and distrustful. By Feng Teng not telling Shan Shan up front what happened he's showing that he doesn't trust her enough to act and think rationally. So if he's thinking that and doesn't trust her, what else doesn't he trust her with? If you want some one to act a certain way, then give them a chance to prove it with their reaction. You'll never know if someone says yes if you don't ask. So give Shan Shan a chance to actually respond. I hate that he's so quite.



His reason is because he heard it was her first Valentine's Day as a couple so I didn't want to inform her that he was unable to celebrate. No. What was better was for her to think up horrible ideas and come to the conclusion that he was getting rid of her.



On the plus side I'm super happy that Li Shu's awkward confession happened. She's a sensible woman who can move on. Zheng Qui has playboy skills and should be able to woo her over. Next time they're making out she will have different name on her tongue! Fighting!

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Yeah! This series and I finally totally clicked!

Yeah! This series and I finally totally clicked! Best episode yet! Leaving us off on the hopeful point of Jae Yeol's marriage proposal it picks right up there. Even teasing us and showing us their joyful love for one another. Then to leave us in a nervous state at the end.



So much of the character development and growth is coming to furiution in this episode. Especially for Soo Kwang and So Nyeo! Oh, there moments were brilliant.



Just as are Jae Yeol and Hae Soo. The reality of being in love is that it can give you life experience. It also can make you grow up, while becoming childishly hopeful.



The joy and intense sadness of this episode was a perfect blend. Also finding out the whole truth. Though I find it odd that the shrink is the one to fully figure it out, on so little clues. Because the people involved don't really know the truth. Oh, well. Dramaland look past it.



Anyway! Great episode my heart is a flutter.

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Let's get married, queue sly grin!

Let's get married, queue sly grin! It's official Jo In Sung is the king of the sexy/cute/sly/smoldering grins. He's using them to full affect playing Jae Yeol, and Hae Soo doesn't stand a chance! This whole episode was great to show how much they clash, but are still great for each other. Working out the kinks and all.



Best of all was seeing Soo Kwang getting some swagger, which came with a heavy dose of self confidence! Yeah! Own it man! (This is the week I'm seeing such adorable thumbs up! He deserved it though.)



The blending of Jae Yeol and Kang Woo has been truly well done from the beginning. Though with 5 episodes left I'm wondering how his hallucinations are going to be handled? Oh, and I can't wait for the full big reveal. (Really, the mom tossed her poor son under the bus? Yikes.)



I love the way the story is going, and while there's still some crucial piece missing for me it's brilliant. (I know, I know! What's wrong with me!)

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Well I wanted them to make it intense, so they killed quite a few characters. Wowza.

Well I wanted them to make it intense, so they killed quite a few characters. Wowza. Things took a turn thinning the herd. Though one was already confirmed dead, and the other won't be dead. Two new dead is definitely intense.



I'm so frustrated that they were so willing to feed Bong Hee to the wolves. Even though they admitted that confession truly wasn't a confession. Tae Yeong is so eager to pin the blame on someone for his loss he's willing to simple hang anyone. Just so conveniently is the girl who survived.



Really I think someone clearly needs to kill Tae Ho. I mean the guy is that scary? They're treading on pins and needles. Not to mention he was willing to rush off and leave them, then after they fish him out he's willing to still let others die. This guy is scary. Jump him as one and tie him up. (The ending is so sad. Though I it was clear it was coming.)



I'm really excited to see with the new survivor is, hopefully they get to see more than one episode. Also, I'm excited by the previews that Bong Hee got her memories back! Though there's still the question of whether she faked it or not . . . or what? I was also very surprised by Jae Kook and I'm saddened to where his fate leads. Though it felt like he should have seen that coming.



What build up! Not to mention that everything is in glaring color. The beige is gone. I'm so curious as to the meaning behind the color schemes.

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DO NOT MISS THE SCENE AFTER THE CREDITS.

Darn it! I knew if Zi Feng new about her being a girl depending on the timeline it would take some of the awesomeness out. The whole epicness was that he debated about his love because he thought Ya Nuo was a girl. I'm trying to place it exactly when and where. I think it's when she tracks Zhe Rui down after he was "framed". It helps, but I'd have preferred it if it could have been when they were making out.



I wanted to see the brief "holy shit!" then "oh thank goodness!" Oh well.



Overall this was a solid ending. Slow points and obligated flashbacks.



Finally Ya Nuo's parents are brought back and the fabulous cousin!!!!!!! Xia Jing I missed you, I'm sorry you got so clean cut out for the last part of the show. Zi Han and Guang Chao finally are given some time to give us closure.



Na Na and Qing Yang have real time. However, I am gravely disappointed. Ya Nuo and Zi Feng have some of the hottest drama kisses out there, but they only get hugging and pecks. It's beautiful. But darn it I wanted PASSION!



Overall I think they could have done better for some the side stories and characters. While it did a better job then most dramas, it could have taken all it's side stuff further. Wasted potential on many of the characters and plots. Still a solid enough closer. I mile



It's all made up for by the ending after the credits!!!!! Hall make out scene to the hotel!!!! DO NOT MISS IT!

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Wait! Zi Feng may have known all along and Qing Yang and Na Na are having a huge misunderstanding.

Wait! Zi Feng may have known all along and Qing Yang and Na Na are having a huge misunderstanding. Oh, dear. Firstly when did Zi Feng find out--though I find it clever that his dad did too. Or why are they still calling her he? Just out of habit? Ah!



Now Na Na's come in on the wrong part of the conversation and left for the important stuff. This is a trope I hate in any story! If you're going to eavesdrop you darn well better listen to the whole thing before storming off.



Overall this episode does a really great job of wrapping things up and moving us along. It looks like the big send off will be Na Na and Qing Yang making up, and then Ya Nuo finally coming out as a girl.



I won't lie. The pacing is slow and I really wanted to fast forward a lot. I do enjoy the message of hope and forgiveness. Also for redemption and fessing up to your wrong doings. Though I'm still annoyed that the slow parts are taking away from the other cast that has been totally dropped! Oh, well. Here's to the final episode.

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Oh, my. Drama cliches abound.

Goodness between Feng Teng old friend wanting him and this new dramatic female entering at the end, it's gonna be even more drama clichés.



Really! Ha-ha. I'm still enjoying myself, but the writing really isn't attempting anything new. I see why there are so many recommends for people who like Love O2O, but Love O2O had great side character stories and a unique/wonderful romance.



Shan Shan was working for 4 years at the company already? Time did not flow well in the story. Not to mention that there is practically 0 romance between Feng Teng and Shan Shan.



It's all very underwhelming. I'm disappointed that there hasn't been any romantic build mainly outside of drama clichés and we're 4 episodes in!



Still fun.

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