Okay, I'll start my rant...

It deeply bothers me when a love story lacks a solid foundation; it simply doesn't resonate with me.

Many dramas begin their love stories with love at first sight, attempting to depict it as everlasting. They put the lead characters through numerous struggles and trials to sustain their love, showing unwavering commitment and determination to keep their relationship alive. They call it character development. The same formula is applied here, but disappointingly, there's minimal character development in the male lead even by the series' end.

The male lead, Li Xiao Yao, exhibits zero character growth:

What prompts the male lead to agree to marry FL in the first place? Just because he saw something about their past or future? Is that reason enough for marriage? He goes ahead and marries her without questioning further. Sure, Linger is adorable, but that's hardly a reason to accept her proposal outright. Their love story is established within the first few episodes, and the rest of the episodes show him falling for her more and more. That’s it...

He always makes fun of the SFL just because she strong , outspoken and is completely opposite to the FL. I dislike how he calls her a tomboy and always mocks her, making fun of her. Can't he see how hurt she feels? Has he ever considered her emotions? I'm not suggesting he should reciprocate her feelings, but even a small act of kindness could bring her some happiness. Whenever the trio is together, he always leaves her alone and have fun with the female lead. He fails to understand her true nature and wrongs her, saying he and Linger are burdened to her. Just imagine how she must feel after all she's done for them. I'm so invested in Yue Ru's character that I find myself moved to tears.

Yes, The grief he felt when SFL died is understandable because he never expected that she would sacrifice herself to save him and linger, and he can never make up to her for how he treated her because she is no more.
ML is not a horrible person, but he fails to see through people and understand them.

I don't understand why people hate the sSFL(Yue Ru). She is, without a doubt, the most remarkable character in the series. She remains true to herself, refusing to conform to societal expectations merely because she's a girl. Beneath her tough exterior lies a heart of gold, and her loyalty to her friends is unwavering. She's the only character in the drama with profound depth. Yes, she always sticks around the male lead, which many might find annoying, but she has a clear reason to do that. How can she leave her friends alone when they're in danger?

Now, let's talk about our female lead, Linger: She's by far the most frustrating character. She's constantly whining and crying over Xiao Yao. At one point, I found myself skipping her scenes altogether. She lacks the courage to openly communicate with him or confront him with her true self, always listening to others and leaving him in the name of saving him.

The difference between the original and this version:

Hu Ge's portrayal of Xiaoyao had a delightful comedic flair. We enjoyed the playful banter between him and the second female lead, and he was far more likable compared to this rendition.

The only redeeming aspect is that the storyline is better than SF4 and SF6. Everything else falls short...