I resisted watching this show for a while because of some of the reviews. I had watched only the Korean version "Fated to Love You" and I REALLY ENJOYED it, so I was not sure if I would like the Chinese version.

Ultimately, I caved after watching the trailer a few times and was drawn in by the amazing chemistry between the ML and FL. I have not seen "Eternal Love", so this is my first time seeing Xing Zhao Lin and Liang Jie act together. They complement each other so well, and I loved the scenes with them together. Not just the romantic ones, but also the ones filled with heartache and anger; all tugging at my heartstrings. For me, the rewatch value of this show is high because of their moments together.

Before anything else, I have to comment on the music track. It is simply well-done! Every song was great and perfectly suited the scenes. The way each piece was incorporated into the scene just elevated the mood of the moment. I particularly like the duet that was sung by Xing Zhao Lin and Liang Jie.

Even though this show is a remake and stayed true to the general theme of the original, the screenwriter incorporated enough plot twists to enable the show to stand on its own. Other than knowing the dramatic turns that were coming up and preparing my heart for them, I did not find myself comparing this version to the Korean one much.

I thought the pace of the show was good even though some reviewers thought it was draggy towards the end. Would I have preferred more sizzling episodes of them finally getting together and being all lovey-dovey? Absolutely!!! However, I personally enjoyed watching the push-pull relationship between Wang Xi Yi and Chen Jia Xin. How the story evolved and ended felt right to me, and the actions of the two leads totally relatable. The personal development of these two characters was a delight to watch.

True, a couple of episodes like episode 34 were kind of painful, and I did skip through the scenes about Shi Anna' back story. As much as I loved staring at gorgeous Dylan, I also skipped scenes about her in general. Anna was such a limpet, and I had no interest in her at all. The rest of the characters though, were awesome! Grandma (Xi Yi's grandmother) and Lin Xi Shi (Jia Xin's mother) were such fantastic role models, showing wisdom and strength and both so protective of the couple. I also found the progression of the secondary couple, An Son and Si Qi, entertaining. Xi Yi's aunt and cousin went through some personal growth as well, and they were actually quite nice in this version.

Acting-wise, the cast did well. Both Xing Zhao Lin and Liang Jie portrayed their characters well, although I think Xing Zhao Lin did a better job of emoting via his facial expressions. His look of determination after he's decided on something for example, was so endearing.

Overall, I would recommend this show, and while it is probably not easy, I think people should try to avoid comparing it to the other versions. It is really a great show to watch!