A classic work of truth, goodness and beauty in one fan's mind

This was only my first time to chase a drama seriously, and I found a treasure! As a middle-aged uncle, I had the chance to follow TOOL by working from home due to the epidemic in Hong Kong. I was really lucky! I had never really followed a drama before. I had a little impression of Xiao Zhan, but had zero knowledge of Yang Zi before it. But now, several weeks after the show finished, my love for TOOL and the two leading cast has continued unabated, especially for Yang Zi.

In fact, after I watched the fourth episode, I wanted to give up, because the plot did have some bugs. But I persevered, and the father-daughter relationship in episode 6 made me not want to stop. I even spent HK$28 to buy a month of VIP for it!

So what are the main factors that attract me? The first is empathy. My wife and I are also eight years apart in age, and we grew up in completely different backgrounds. Both my parents passed away from cancer, and now I have a lovely and a bit difficult daughter. These experiences have deeply integrated me into the plot.

Secondly, the wonderful acting of the main leads makes me feel in love again, because all the sweet and cruel scenes are so true and natural, like the stories happening around me. Of course, in addition to the male and female leads, the supporting roles are also very strong.

Third, the series has a very positive world/life view, and its healing power is incredible. A romantic modern drama can depict the sacred trust of marriage, the respect and cherishment of men for women, the priceless love of family, the sincerity of friends…so well. Even the theme of premarital sex is touched elegantly, which is really rare and amazing!

Fourth, the level of screen writing, directing, cinematography and soundtrack is first-class, bringing a full range of artistic enjoyment. Some people question Yang Zi's shortcomings in performing the cello, but to me as a layman of classical music, the beautiful and touching original songs and music of TOOL are the irreplaceable treasures, especially when three of the theme songs are performed by the main leads themselves!

I must talk a little about Yang Zi. From knowing nothing about her before, to now being a fan of hers due to one drama, what kind of magic is it? I think it is roughly the same as with other YZ fans, just like her playful evaluation of herself in the Mini Theatre: "Beautiful face, cheerful personality". Of course, I believe that people who like Yang Zi are more drawn by her hearty character as a typical Beijing girl, because most of us are ordinary people like her. But everyone can approach their ideals and walk toward the love of their life with faith, courage, strength, persistence and God-given talent. That being the case, even if she has undergone some plastic surgery, why should it prevent me from loving her?

In short, if it is a drama that made me, a middle-aged man who had never chased dramas, indulge in it and hold back tears many times and even want to cry when watching it, a drama that made me reflect on the meaning of life and cherish the people around me even more during the epidemic, a drama that can heal the hearts of many people and convey the positive energy needed by the society and a drama that inspires my confidence in the truth, goodness and beauty of the world, then it is worthy of my five stars, and I believe that this drama will become a classic in the years to come.

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