I recall watching this and thinking this is probably one of the better chemistry Xu Kai has had with a FL co-star I've seen in a while. So if that's an indicator of Yang Zi's acting or ability to get along with costars I have no idea. But Xu Kai's romance chemistry was much improved from his other projects here. Sadly, that's where all the good things about this show end.

Besides the romantic chemistry this story is just an absolute chore to watch because of the FL's abusive mother that everyone enables. I don't even want to begin to unpack her sickness and my heart really goes out to people who have parents like this and are unable to successfully cut ties with them or get some independence/distance.

I kept suspending my disbelief, waiting to see the straw that would break the camel's back. If the redemption/pay off was good I was willing to keep watching. But eventually that disbelief was suspended so much it totally plummeted. Patience dried out.

Anyways, I would not recommend and I'm glad I dropped this.