Why?? After watching short episode versions I decided to take the time to watch the full drama. My expectations were neutral as the short episodes left you with a big "maybe"...his rom-com could be a fun experience or like nails sliding across a chalkboard. The chalkboard scenario was the clear winner. The FL was ridiculous whenever she was in a scene. Of the hundreds of high-potential young Chinese actresses to select from, the mystery question is more about the casting director than the actress (who was painful to watch). It leaves you wondering if the scriptwriter has ever met anyone in this highly competitive industry. The poor FL would never make it through the academics . Slap-stick comedy, when positioned for effect can be amazing. Too bad the director didn't seem to grasp this concept. The FL's screeching voice, ultra-poor eating habits, and inability to deliver a performance for 30 episodes were, after episode 9 share torture to watch. Usually, in a rom-com, you don't feel sorry for the ML but it is easy to shift to pity and compassion for him as his role was a support role to the antics of this unskilled, poorly directed, or a combination of both series. His portfolio of work is well done....except for this series.

How?? Once in a while, the decision-making of producers, scriptwriters, directors, and agents of actors comes together to create amazing stories frame after frame. Of course, there is always the potential for a "dark side" to balance the "bright lights" of rewatchable stories. It is difficult to hold actors accountable as their role is to speak words they do not write at the direction of men/women hired to produce a final product that attracts large viewership. I looked at scores for this rom-com on 4 different platforms. It did well on some and tanked on others. A swing this large in viewer ratings when averaged together moves this drama to a 5 maximum final score. It is always sad when there is so much untapped potential left out of a drama.