The panic on Sang Zhi’s face is palpable. This episode highlights the central conflict of the series: it’s not whether they love each other, but whether their love can survive the wrath of an overprotective older brother. The writers cleverly use the brother as a ticking time bomb, raising the stakes even during the sweet moments.
The specter of Sang Yan (Victor Ma) looms large over this episode. While Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi are trying to navigate their feelings, the audience is painfully aware of the secret they are keeping. There’s a particularly tense scene where Sang Yan video calls Sang Zhi while Duan Jiaxu is right next to her.
9/10