NiteWalker

On 4/1/2023 at 2:40 AM, themarchioness said:

(Although if there was one thing I would complain about, it would be the transformation in his dad's character -- I know that may sound weird given that his dad became a better person in the end and, of course, I am thrilled about that.  It's just... it seemed really random, inorganic, and came about way too easily.  So easily that it leaves me wondering - why couldn't he have his wake-up call earlier if this was all it was going to take?  Sheesh.  In any event, this part was all added for the drama anyway, so no biggie...the focus of the book, as was the drama, on the OTP anyway.)

sorry im late....i finish the drama earlier on...however i dont have times to really commented on anything.....same...to me...no one change their character overnight...

it was like **snap** and DONE....

lols

8 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

Haha, same, same!  In fact, in that recent scene where JB was on the shooting range (and looking mighty fine), I was reminded of a very similar sort of scene in YAMH where BJT was also lying on the ground with his legs splayed for a shooting competition and thought to myself, "Sorry, BJT... I think your friend is hotter in this moment."  LOL.  

AHEM.....**cough cough** hahahaha....honestly...all the guys in the task force are simply HOT!!!

9 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

I suspect BJT would secretly agree.  While waiting for new eps, I've been going back and rewatching Season 6 of Go Fridge where JB and BJT guested.  Those are some fun eps!  Really ship that friendship

same it kinda pop up again in my youtube when i open it.....lols

9 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

Anyway, all that said, it's all a matter of personal taste and one of my friends recently told me JB/LYC wasn't quite her taste and she actually preferred BJT's looks.  To each their own!  

yes no argument there....'Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder' after all....i remember i saw a tweet that people said TSY isnt pretty...i said the same to the person....i wont go arguing with the person who claim TSY isnt pretty....to me she is pretty so enough hahaha

and your friend most probably prefer BJT built hehehe...however **ahem** give me JBR pls.... 

however BJT was really good in that series then :)

26 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

 

I love the way LYC looks at her and the way he smiles every time he sees GX.  It's like he's falling in love with her each and every time.  

 

Well done, JB!  Which is why I totally cannot imagine what this drama would have been like if they'd casted RJL instead.  I'm so glad MBFB stepped in and said something.  I'm sure it's nothing personal against RJL.  After all, he was casted in her last project.  But I agree with her that JB definitely looks more the part for the LYC character.

 

Ren Jialun Was Supposed To Be The Male Lead In Road Home - Chinese Drama World

as much as i love seeing RJL with TSY again.....definitely like wise i couldnt imagine RJL as the macho image of a special task officer.....i mean there were an image side by sides of BJT with JBR, tell me who you prefer **ahem**

oh i love both to be honest however if you ask me to pick...i definitely say JBR fit the image of a task force officer more...look at the rest of the team....while not dashing in the looks departments, they still make it up with their built which really fit the image for all the better 

2 hours ago, wink_ said:

@NiteWalker ... Lu Yan Chen kisses gently the girl he likes a lot. 

this is the drama with so much kisses that i lose counts, however he is definitely gentle with her and only her

i really like this drama....its wasnt anything up and down...its was a smooth ride from the beginning to the end...it was a slow burn at the beginning when both GX and LYC at odds with each other from the break up....however when slowly both drawn together and got back together we get all the lovey dovey for all we wanted hahaha...this is also the first drama i seen with so many kisses in between hahahhaa....

well today is the last episode for the VIP

On 3/24/2023 at 3:38 PM, wink_ said:

 

@NiteWalker , 🌹 .. if they stick with the book, which seems likely then it's because Gui Xiao was dealing with familial issues of her own, namely her parents divorce. her father was cheating on her mother at the time and since he's in the military (as was her mother but she was an interpreter).  I guess, all the longing and emotions were finally released. Lu Yan Chen can learn from his mistakes— and when Gui Xiao gives him a second opportunity, she allows him to demonstrate this. it's practical and saves emotional energy, during training he didn't have access to his phone or had bad reception. she got tired of it. when he finally couldn't wait any longer and kissed her, I literally swoon and had happy tears. I just wish it had been longer.

both were young....both did mistakes left and right....

LYC has his own loads of problem and responsibilities to shoulder and also he is a man of a few words....GX also had her own share of problem and when proper communication isnt done....that what we get a broken relationship...

however its nice to see that two person who really love each other is given another go at their relationship and also to make it happen this times for the better...

49 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

I was totally waiting for the moment where the camera would pan out to show him wretching in the background from all their lovey-dovey sweetness.  The drama got there eventually but I wanted to see more of his reaction, haha!  I do love the way he and LYC pick on each other.  

hahaha he roll his eyes at them....and shudder hahahaha...however honestly i really kinda like this ready made family they have....both GX and her friends have a way with the child.....and im really glad both are willing to give him a home that he deserve and also tell him that whatever happen between the parent had nothing to do with him, more like its the adult business so let them tackle it themselves

really love how GX and LYC trying to breach it together, both giving each ample of spaces and how both trying to make this 2nd chance better

Trailer.

15 hours ago, wink_ said:

there's was a long silence between Lu Chen and Gui Xiao.  his voice is fantastic and the subtle expressions he has , seems like I'm able to read his face. almost always "slow burn" with a glacing pace, have many questions but enough I'm loving every minute episodes. does the series follow the novel perfectly? but that doesn't mean there weren't any differences.

 

 

some minor changes as per what @themarchioness said, she read the book hahahhaa...i didnt lols

ohhhh yesterday episode is good!!!

On 3/18/2023 at 12:48 PM, Tofu said:

I love the gestures from LYC in these scenes. 

my heart melt at this scene, he pull GX towards him in between the leg so naturally and how he engulf her in his embrace.... 

damn....now i know why im damn single!! cause i cannot find a LYC in my life 

this series has so limited stills!!

1 hour ago, themarchioness said:

I loved this too. For one thing it’s got to be growing up around the military all his life that has QXN being so aware of his surroundings that he would not only be able to draw a map, but also think to do it. And for another, I love how LYC goes from, “Go back to sleep” to let me lean over and listen and learn about GX’s floor plan. Haha. (For the record, this scene is in the book too!)

yes the little guy is very self aware and he drew good too....there a part where he drew a portrait of GX that was very cute i remember lols....definitely show you the types that say one thing do another doesnt it? 

1 hour ago, themarchioness said:

You’ve read the book haven’t you? Cheater  But seriously, don’t we all want to see Jing Boran and TSY with a little girl between them?! It’d be soooo cute. Let’s keep things faithful, drama gods!! 

no i didnt.....however there were a post of LYC with a little girl that i saw today 

1 hour ago, Tofu said:

For reference, that is a very expensive luggage. The one Gui Xiao bought is a Rimowa Essential Cabin. It retails for $875 USD. In general, Gui Xiao is pretty well off. She was wearing a Bulgari Serpant handbag and lives in a really nice (plus big) apartment. She talked about making money when she was in college and she definitely did!

OMG.......sometimes people told me no point in getting an expensive luggage cause the airport handler will throw it!!!

1 hour ago, themarchioness said:

I never know whether to feel sad for her or whether I should slap her - probably both.  I just can't fathom being okay with or wanting to be in a relationship where I essentially paid for the man to be there.  What kind of marriage is that?  To know that the only reason he's with you is because his father owed money to your family?  Imagine the lifetime of insecurity that would leave you feeling.  I just want to tell this girl - Wake up!  Have more self-respect!  It's not only LYC who deserves better, but honestly, so does she.  She should find a man who loves her and genuinely wants to be with her -- and so she should get out of our way so the leads can be together.  Haha.  

i know....it was really too much of her....i mean i can see she like LYC and from what i can see, she kinda lay the trap too so that she can corner LYC into marriage....however LYC is not someone you can corner easily, he fight for his own survival, his determination for a better life can be seen, how he live separately from his father and not to be influence by him can be seen too...

what he did for his parents are mainly out of responsibilities, as far as i can see the parents did nothing for him however only demanded from him, his mother might love him, however she prioritize the father first, he keep quiet and tolerate them for the facts that they provided for him in a sense i guess?

back to that girl, i mean what LYC bestie told her was right, "Lets LYC go and let yourself go"

2 hours ago, themarchioness said:

I love all the small smiles LYC showed in today's episodes anytime he thought of GX or had an interaction with her.  It was so sweet.  But my favorite expression was when the two of them were texting and to avoid saying what she wanted to say, GX asked how QXN was doing.  The glare he sent the little boy's way!!!!  If you blinked you would miss it, but it was there.  LOL. 

no i seen it all...i was like.....gosh...also there this little part when QXN told LYC that he like GX and the way he said it was like almost confessing his love that irk LYC

hahaha honestly i love this little cupid and he drew and tell LYC in details of GX house layout, that he listen so intently ....

i really love the whole layout of the story...i means its one of the couple series that have our leads almost together and not yet together from the very beginning instead of waiting till towards the end of the drama like some or most....

19 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

Any guesses on what that might be?  

a daughter? 

16 hours ago, wink_ said:

@NiteWalker , thank you for sharing. you've provided premise of story for my better understanding.  I'm at episode 2 and I was wondering what the story was about (other than ex lovers) and i didn't know what Gui Xioi was working as to be so gifted. exactly, I was just 5 minutes into the drama and went like "give this guy all the soldier, police or detective roles, he's made for them." I love to see their eye contacts so attractive.

he build like one man.....he need more role like this....it fitted him just the gloves they are wearing... 

11 hours ago, Tofu said:

Is everyone caught up with the current episodes already? I just finished three episodes and I'm about half-way through the fourth episode. I think today will be a slower watch day for me. It's like all the dramas I want to watch are airing today and I'm  trying to keep up. 

 

 

im all up to episode 8......speedup girl....they settle the other girl in like 2 episodes, we dont have to see her face any more....

46 minutes ago, wink_ said:

@Tofu , as for me, early episodes 1-3, Gui Xiao and Lu Chen proved one thing: love waits. on the drive back to camp, courting from their school days truly comes to a stop 😅 naturally resonates as seen in the way they react and look at each other. what a thoroughly lovely show. my heart feels their love. 😉

yes if you really love each other i guess you will wait....both never got into another relationship, both just grew their career built their footing steadily into the society however still keeping each other in their heart in their minds....

not to mention the show are pretty nicely edited too

31 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

“How high a person can reach depends on chance and luck, but how far he can go depends on his character.”

One of my favorite lines from the book. I even have it highlighted, so when we got to that scene in Episode 6 and it was said, I squealed out loud! Haha. I admit it. I’m a dork.
 

Loving the drama so far. I’ve always loved the book for the deep love that runs between the main characters and JB and TSY are doing such a good job bringing that all to life. JB, especially! You can literally feel the weight of the world around his shoulders. He carries so much baggage and responsibility. And yet, through it all, his unrelenting love for her burns bright. Similarly, TSY, when she talked about only ever loving LYC and that she only ever would love him, so beautiful.

 

I can’t wait for more eps tomorrow!

u mean tonight right??

come come lets us squeal with these pictures instead hahaha

@Tofu TSY is holding it not to laugh.....it was so funny...and i think the whole team laugh...

he was speaking of kissing like its just some mechanical technique hahahah

20 hours ago, wink_ said:

 

@NiteWalker  , wahh they act very good. the acting talent in the cast adds a major plus point as the highs and lows of the emotional turmoil. looking forward to seeing Road Home. 

both of them are really well pair together...im hook after watching the first episode and i hold my horses till 10 only i start watching so no one is fighting with me for the episode 1 bandwidth hahahaha....

19 hours ago, themarchioness said:

I love that the trailers have been following the novel so far... I'm sure the novel will have to be fleshed out some for the drama, but I'm hoping the edits made for the screenplay will flow seamlessly with the novel.  I know MBFB can do it!  She did a great job with One and Only.  Forever and Ever, on the other hand... well, we'll forgive her since there are restrictions, etc., in place there.  

guilt i never ever started that....hahaha...

5 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

Hahaha, at least there’s one thing we are assured of in this drama. Lu Yan Chen wouldn’t be caught dead in a pink beanie scooter hat. 😝

after the image i start with LuYanchen in the first episode its going to be hard for me to imagine him with a pink beanie scooter 

new stills for tonight premier

another trailer.....sigh................they look good together

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Title: 花琉璃轶闻 / Hua Liu Li Yi Wen
English title: Royal Rumours
Genre: Historical, romance
Episodes: 24
Broadcast network: Tencent
Broadcast period: 15th Mar 2023

Original Writing: Zao Zuo Shi Guang (造作时光) by Yue Xia Die Ying
Director: Zhou Jia Wen
Screenwriter: Wang Hong, He Wen Zhe (贺文哲)
Producer: Yu Ya Lian
Company: Tencent Penguin Pictures

Cast:

Xu Zheng Xi as Ji Yuanchao
Meng Zi Yi as Hua Liuli
Zhu Yuan Bing as He Yuanting
Su Meng Yun as Tian Jiamin
Yi Yun He as Ji Yuanhao
Li Qing as Pei Jihuai
Zhang Xin Yi as Yuan Wei
Jiang Shan as Du Xiuying
Li Fei as Yun Han
Jiao Yu (焦钰) as Yao Wenyin
Huang Zi Qi as Xie Yao
Wang Jian Xin as Hua Yingting
Jin Jin as Hua Changkong

Synopsis:

Ji Yuan Chao is the ice-cold Crown Prince of a powerful kingdom whose safety and prosperity owes much to the loyalty of a clan called Hua. The Hua clan stuck by the kingdom's monarchs through thick and thin and a Hua clan military general helped the kingdom win a famous and decisive victory. But Ji Yuan Chao is less interested in this than his predecessors. He shows no emotion no matter what crosses his path and this has won him a reputation for coldness and indifference.

However, he appears to have met his match when he encounters the military general's daughter Hua Liu Li. This woman is every bit as haughty and strong-minded as the Crown Prince, although she - at first glance - seems to be as meek as a lamb. And when they meet, they both secretly resolve to outwit each other. But as these two fiery souls collide, could love bloom between them? And could they eventually form a powerful union that will help bring peace to the realm?

(Source: Viki; edited by MyDramaList)

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ooooo really cant wait!!!!

On 3/12/2023 at 7:54 AM, wink_ said:

a fascinating love story ensues in "Road Home" loving couple scene of man and woman holding hands hugging sum it up pretty perfectly. I can’t wait to watch the two connect romantically on screen with the characters shrouded in a layer of intricately interwoven plot and how they  keep up a long-distance relationship

first we have to bear with some angst hahahaha....they did the breakup at the front so i guess we have so much sweet at the end that we have toothache then? 

you faster than me by 6mins dear @Tofu