An author falls for her cupid who’s a villain that she created.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Notable Actors/Actresses
Chen Zhe Yuan: Xiao Wu Di
Shen Yue: Nan Xing
My Villain Boyfriend
Nan Xing makes a wish to a fountain: she wants an unforgettable (carved in bones and engraved in the heart) romance. A fortune teller smirks. Her coin-pendant falls into the water. Then she finds Xiao Wu Di in the now incredibly deep fountain. There’s a scene of Nan Xing princess-carrying Xiao Wu Di and it looked so fake xD. Also, it seems her coin can summon him whenever she needs help.
*Poof!* Xiao Wu Di appears.
At the end of the episode Xiao Wu Di faints from love, I think.
[Ep11] Nan Xing piggybacks Xiao Wu Di home (who clearly pretended to faint to avoid confessing that he loves her). Then he pretends to have a fever. Qi sure is handy! But overzealous Mom An ruins his plan to spend quality time with Nan Xing. Next, he decides to cut their electricity so that Nan Xing has to sleep over. But he forgot: Mom An (“Hello, I’m a lightbulb.”). Finally, finally, finally, Xiao Wu Di scores a movie date alone with Nan Xing...except he’s jealous when she’s fawning over male actors in a movie (Moonlight, which is a drama btw). But you’re the ML of her life ...! Soon.
Xiao Wu Di beats everyone at arm wrestling, everyone except Nan Xing. His gaze is so dreamy. Give this man a proper serious romance!!!!!
Our silly author, Lu Zi Chen, cancels his critique in front of Nan Xing when she didn’t even know he critiqued her in the first place. What to do with this guy.
Nan Xing wants to ask Xiao Wu Di to a retreat her company is hosting for their authors. It’s a 2D1N trip. But she’s too shy to ask! “Save me!” And he’s summoned. And that’s how he knows about the retreat, which of course he’ll go because it’s 2D1N of alone time with her.
Xiao Wu Di learns from Mom An that Nan Xing had a first love, unrequited though. Who could it be? Mom An points her chin forward, and asks, “Who else?” The “brother”?! Mom An’s biological son? I was actually a little scared Mom An would reveal that Xiao Wu Di is only a character. It’s too soon for angst.
Back at home, our fledgling couple is afraid to tell Mom An...
The next morning, Nan Xing tells Xiao Wu Di to not send her to work and she’s disappointed that he’s really not sending her off. Girls. I don’t know how to speak up for us. Then someone taps her shoulder ~ It’s Xiao Wu Di, of course. I love the this bust stop scene! Rose on one side, his face on the other side.
At night, Nan Xing wakes in her sleep and sees Xiao Wu Di sleeping next to her. He mumbles that it’s not the first time. He lies that Lu Zi Chen snores but they’re separated by so many walls. Then she says he’ll be cold, sitting on the floor. He says he won’t and asks for just one night. Aw.
[Ep23] Xiao Wu Di cures Nan Xing’s survivor’s guilt. Voila! And her fear of fire. Tada! They kiss and then he disappears for good. Noooooo! His mission is complete.
Lu Zi Chen’s father approves of Ye Qing. He was never quite against her. He just wasn’t sure what type of girl was appropriate for his son. He was too weak. Surprisingly, Ye Qing made him stronger! Lu Zi Chen misunderstands his father’s intentions and confidently claims Ye Qing as his girlfriend. When he realizes his father comes in peace, he’s bashful, but Ye Qing won’t let him take back his words. She kiss him and tells him she was amazed by his handsomeness (帥呆了shuai dai le). I think the phrase suits him. Handsome 帥 and foolish 呆.
[First Impression (Ep1-8)] I guess I’ll never be over bad boys. But he’s not bad at all! He’s the perfect boyfriend disguised as a cupid disguised as a villain. I also really like that our ML has an unexpected flare of clumsiness.
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[Review & Rating]
Network: iQIYI
Recap Grade: C → B
First Impression: 3/5
First Impression: 3/5
Mini Recaps
[Ep1] Nan Xing graduated from a sports major (discus throw). It’s mildly interesting that her name is South(ern) Star (nan xing) instead of North Star. In her spare time, she writes romances. Her story gets hate for turning herself into the FL and her ML (Lu Zi Chen (2ML in drama)) into a foolish hero who dumbs down because he’s in love with her. Fuelled by the hate comments, she creates another story. Her ML is Xiao Wu Di (Xiao Invincible). He’s invincible, duh. He’s cunning and evil to the core. Uh oh. I’m liking this more than I thought. iQIYI inserting Dongfang-Qing-Cang-MLs everywhere xD. Xiao Wu Di descends the mountain and uses his matchless powers to – wait for it! – interrupt a marriage (perfect use of talent) between – you guessed it! – Nan Xiao Xing and Lu Hero.
Our author doesn’t like her villain ML, but her mother (Mom An) does. He’s powerful, handsome, and can flirt. He’s so much more interesting than the boring righteous Lu Hero. His heart may be evil, but a man can change for two reasons: his mother and his wife. Wait, so how is this different from her original story where the ML dumbs down because of love?
[Ep2] Xiao Wu Di, who has quickly adapted to the new world, barges into Nan Xing's home and calls her his “hostage”...
...but he’s at the whim of his hostage. He’s forced to save her whenever she summons him.
[Ep3] In a dark alley, Nan Xing is in danger.
*Snap fingers* Xiao Wu Di saves her.
Nan Xing has PTSD. She’s afraid of fire. The people who can help overcome her fear are gone. Her brother and father. But now there’s Xiao Wu Di! Xiao Wu Di smirks. She shouldn’t have exposed her weakness to him, but clearly he’s hiding his concern for her. Anyway, she’s grateful to her kidnapping-saviour and lets him live in her condo next door.
Nan Xing gets her dream job, which is Lu Zi Chen’s secretary, but she has no one to celebrate with. Next table over, she sees a boyfriend wiping his girlfriend’s lips. She sighs, “Save me, when can there be someone to wipe my mouth?” Tada! Xiao Wu Di appears. He can’t leave until he completes her wish. Then she’s on the bus, still lonely, and wishes she has a shoulder to lean on. Hola! Xiao Wu Di appears. He’s crabby, but he knows the drill now, and pushes her head onto his shoulders.
[Ep4] Clever Xiao Wu Di has figured it out. He’s stuck here because of Nan Xing's wish for a perfect boyfriend. He’s angry and ditches her but when it rains, he returns with an umbrella like a perfect boyfriend! She swears she didn’t summon him this time. The boy summoned himself because he was touched by the caring little notes she left for him. And now he will give her an unforgettable love – as in, he will find her a boyfriend (who is not him). LOL. This umbrella moment was not supposed to be so unromantic. Looks like our girl who’s been single since birth will finally get her romance ~ Or hey, she might have just been waiting for him all her life.
[Ep5] Xiao Wu Di brings Nan Xing to the mall to give her a makeover. This guy is a VIP already, lol He got the hang of the 21st century quicker than her. She’s supposed to dazzle the guys at her blind date (who burn my eyes), but Xiao Wu Di is the one who’s flustered.
From a short (and embarrassing) encounter with Lu Zi Chen, Xiao Wu Di realizes Nan Xing is in love with her boss. I love how Xiao Wu Di whipped out needles to perform acupuncture, LOL. He pesters her to seduce her boss. Annoyed, she makes a move on Xiao Wu Di instead, flustering him one again ~ He won’t admit it, though. She wanted to prove her point that her seduction doesn’t work. Little do they both know. And little did I know Shen Yue is this pretty.
Xiao Wu Di learns Mom An isn’t Nan Xing’s biological mother. She was dating Nan Xing’s father but before they married, her biological son and Nan Xing’s biological father died in a fire. For all these years, Nan Xing never let anyone in her father’s home. Xiao Wu Di is the first person. And now he misunderstands. He thinks Nan Xing is in love with him.
Xiao Wu Di confidently gives Nan Xing a bidong. “I agree.”
Nan Xing is confused.
“Didn’t you say you like me? I will agree to go out with you.” Heh heh heh.
[Ep6] Xiao Wu Di’s plan is to date Nan Xing and then dump her. Too bad, he miscalculated. She doesn’t like him. How is that possible! His pride won’t accept that. The next morning, he’s determined to make her fall in love with him...with a sob story because all girls are weak for damaged MLs....lol. He was an orphan Score! His shifu was like his family, but he died. Score! His shifu had told him to wait in the palace for someone he has to protect forever. Bonus points! However, s/he never appeared. *Hint hint* Then he fake-sobs in Nan Xing's arms. Coincidentally, Nan Xing is feeling miserable too. Hers is real, though. Lu Zi Chen, her favourite author, killed his FL. Haha. Xiao Wu Di is offended. He’s telling her a “real” story and she’s telling him a fake character died. But her fake character is very real to her and his real story is actually...fake... Lol.. I don’t even know what’s real or not anymore. If Nan Xing, the author, has no idea about his shifu, is his story real? Most likely not, but what if... And then I just realized Xiao Wu Di doesn’t know he’s her creation yet...
Xiao Wu Di is summoned! He’s on Nan Xing’s lap in the girl’s washroom (pants are on, btw). She asks him if he can help her catch a culprit who’s threatening Lu Zi Chen. He agrees and also learns that it was Lu Zi Chen’s books that gave her strength when she lost her father (and brother).
Xiao Wu Di suffers a life threatening knife wound. Nan Xing harrowing cries fill the room. But it was only a prank and now she’s furious. After apologizing and thanking her (for caring about him), she’s smiling again. He also promises to never prank her like that again.
[Ep7] Nan Xing was supposed to celebrate with her coworkers for being officially hired, but she chooses to hang out with Xiao Wu Di. After their “date” at various arcades, Xiao Wu Di is somehow back on track on helping Nan Xing seduce Lu Zi Chen
[Ep8] Xiao Wu Di ruins his own plans. He’s restless and angry when Lu Zi Chen topples over Nan Xing in the elevator. He barges in to save her without being summoned. Embarrassed by own actions, he flees, but he trips and falls flat on the ground. I love that he’s clumsy. When confronted by her, he blurts that she can’t like Lu Zi Chen because he's unworthy of her. Awwwww. And now Xiao Wu Di realizes he likes her. But how can he?! He’s Xiao Wu Di! His wide-eye shocked expression is so funny. He's surprised that he tripped on the floor, tripped in love with her, and was slapped by her, ha. What happened to you, the invincible! xD
When Nan Xing is mad at Xiao Wu Di, he visits her at work to treat her to lunch. Wads of cash are glaring at her from his pocket, which she ignores. However, she can’t ignore the USB which has the elevator footage. She agrees to lunch. He’s giddy as he follows her out and drops the USB. Clumsy guy tripping in love. At the restaurant, he hears her whispering pizza, and instantly, he orders her pizza, and instantly, her anger melts.
Nan Xing makes Xiao Wu Di melt too ~ With ice cream. She bought it for him because he never had one. After a whole day stewing in jealousy, he’s cheered up by her simple gesture. She asks him if it tastes good. He nods. Of course. It’s sweet because of her.
For me, the most hilarious part is when Lu Zi Chen looks up to Nan Xing as his mentor in pursuing Ye Qing. Hahaha.
[Ep9] Xiao Wu Di puts a drunk Nan Xing to sleep. He can’t seem to let go of her hand that’s holding onto him, and then it’s already morning. He wakes up first. She opens her eyes...momentarily and snuggles into his hand to sleep in some more. Relieved, and enamoured, he rests in bed next to her. Xiao Wu Di is NOT in love... mmhmm.
The next day, Xiao Wu Di is daydreaming about her confession. Nan Xing’s line, “The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?” is a phrase from a Japanese writer, Natsuke Soseki: tsuki ga kirei desu ne? It’s a subtle expression of “I love you”. His reply (“The you last night was more beautiful”) could be a “I love you too/more”.
Our sweet and gullible Nan Xing thinks she is at fault for being inconsiderate of Xiao Wu Di who’s new to this world. She apologizes to him and invites him to an escape room. He’s exasperated. She remembers what he wanted to do. This is the last thing his heart wants (a double date and her considerateness). To stop himself from thinking of her, he tries painting, yoga, and mediation. None of it works. (Lu Zi Chen is also mediating, lol). And why bother anyways? She accidentally summons him to the escape room.
[Ep10] Xiao Wu Di might as well bow to fate and join Nan Xing in the escape games. He can do all the funny poses, except hugging her. When she pesters him enough – it’s just hugging anyways – he hugs her and oh wow, so tight. He’s accepting the lovable fact that he likes her. Now he wants another escape game, hoping for another chance to hug her.
[Ep12] Ye Qing has given Nan Xing an opportunity to submit her story for publishing. Inspired by Xiao Wu Di, Nan Xing writes their story and him as her villain again. He feels jilted (because he was expecting to be her romantic ML). He rewrites it and turns her into a hopeless FL in love with him and threatening death just to be together with him. Banned!
To change his (villainous) image, Xiao Wu Di pretends to be the warm, sweet guy, admiring something outside the window in the middle of the night because all warm, sweet guys do that. Knowing him, it’s his own reflection. His “Don’t move” killed me xD.
[Ep13] Turns out Xiao Wu Di is even more chilling as a “warm guy”. It’s giving all of us goosebumps, lol. Nan Xing, who usually likes her warm guys in her stories, suddenly isn’t interested in them. Why~
Thankfully, after two days, Xiao Wu Di is back to his cunning (“villainous”) self and beats up all the guys who bullied Nan Xing’s friend. Where does he get unlimited pink flicky things to flick? But then again he can summon needles. Nan Xing compliments him for being wickedly evil. He’s exasperated. All his efforts in being a warm guy went down the drain. Frustratingly, he blurts that he wants her to like him. A confession! But no. He says it’s all for the sake of inspiring her writing.
Nan Xing self-reflects. She realizes she did write Xiao Wu Di a little too awful. She rewrites her story and remembers all his good and his bad like the time he faked dying, but she’s smiling for every moment. Then her friend sends her a picture of her love-struck grin for Xiao Wu Di.
[Ep14] Xiao Wu Di loves Nan Xing’s revision. He is officially her sweet (“villainous") ML! In her story. His preliminary edit is to take out Lu Zi Chen’s name, which she agrees with – no hesitation whatsoever. FL is still Nan Xiao Xing. ML’s name is changed from Xiao Wu Di to He Huan gongzi (palace name).
For the following nights, Xiao Wu Di and Nan Xing write together. These parts had me smiling. They’re in that sweet spot right before a relationship. They both complement each other in their writing. He helps her with the jianghu parts, she writes her romantic parts (thinking of him). They take turns changing the title of their novel.
Nan Xing: My Demon NeighbourXiao Wu Di: My Hero MasterNan Xing: My Villainous MasterXiao Wu Di: My Villainous HeroNan Xing: My Villainous Boyfriend (the final title and the title of the drama)Look at Xiao Wu Di wanting to be a “hero” but doesn’t change it anymore when it’s “boyfriend”. (Just an FYI, the word for villainous is 反派 (fan pai) which means the “opposite sect” and therefore, villain).
Nan Xing thinks the date parts in the drama story are lacking. And so after work, Xiao Wu Di picks her up. He asks for her thoughts on what a date should have. She answers, “Eating together, watching movies together, holding hands...” They’ve done it all except the last one. Shyly, he asks, “Do you want to try?” Then he slowly finds his way to her hands. She squeezes him lightly. It’s a little beautiful moment until a passerby passes by. For a second, I thought it was the fortune teller.
There's an unexpected bonding time between the ML and 2ML, ha.
Xiao Wu Di learns from Mom An that Nan Xing had a first love, unrequited though. Who could it be? Mom An points her chin forward, and asks, “Who else?” The “brother”?! Mom An’s biological son? I was actually a little scared Mom An would reveal that Xiao Wu Di is only a character. It’s too soon for angst.
[Ep15] Nan Xing’s first love is Mom An’s son, Mao Xiao Jun. Currently, she’s at high school, reminiscing about the time she failed to confess her feelings to him. When she’s at this very same spot, Xiao Du Wi appears.
Nan Xing (in her voiceover while staring at XWD): Mao Xiao Jun, do you know, I have someone I like again. But I’m afraid to confess, afraid that I’m not good enough, afraid that he’ll disdain me.
Xiao Wu Di, who’s a little upset at learning about her first love, tells Nan Xing that he may have disdained her stupidity (like her first love), but he no longer does or will (unlike her first love). Because he’s the one stupid in love. That’s exactly what she needed to hear to boost her courage! And so she confesses! officially invites him for the retreat. Aw. We’re getting there. And she picked herself up at the place she fell. She couldn’t complete her confession to her first love here, but she gathered courage to invite his last love here.
Ye Qing promised Lu Zi Chen’s rich father that she won’t ever date Lu Zi Chen for him to invest in their startup.
For the 2D1N trip, both Xiao Wu Di and Nan Xing are excited with plans to confess ~ He’s wearing cologne – a lot of cologne. She’s in a dress plus pigtails (because of the mom...). Mom An, I don’t see you in pigtails. On the first day of the trip, they have ice cream and make clay pottery together. It's a successful date! But actually, actually! Xiao Wu Di was here a day before to plan for everything. Our genius is putting in so much effort for this ~
Nan Xing’s story gives Lu Zi Chen courage to pursue Ye Qing. Xiao Wu Di is confused. How? Lu Zi Chen analyzes the ML for him. Once the ML completes his mission, which is giving the FL an unforgettable love, then he’ll have to leave. He airdropped and he can vanish anytime and yet he dares to pursue the FL so why can’t he? It’s very selfish of the ML, but it’s not out of character since he is the villainous type. Lu Zi Chen clarifies that a tragedy is still a good story. Boo. Lu Zi Chen, can’t you stay a little dumb?
[Ep16] Lu Zi Chen confesses to Ye Qing. She’s torn. She kept hinting to him to not confess because she can’t accept him, but if she refuses him, she’ll lose him. He confidently tells her that regardless of her answer, she will never lose him. His confession fails.
Xiao Wu Di avoids Nan Xing, but she summons him, and confesses to him. It’s what he wanted to hear, and it’s what he fears to hear. Xiao Wu Di can’t accept her feelings! No! But at least he tells her why. Good boy! He’s afraid of vanishing. He can’t promise her a future. He realizes he can be selfish to everyone, everyone except her. *Boom* Fireworks! He instinctually hugs Nan Xing, knowing she’s afraid. Aww. Nan Xing isn’t afraid, though. She’s smiling in the embrace. After the fireworks settle, she tells him she still wants to be here, the Sacred Confession site, even if she’s afraid to ask him to date her. She’s facing so many fears for him today ~ Aw.
Nan Xing: I’ve already experienced loss. For the future, hand it to the future us. This time, I only want the present. If I miss this moment now, no matter what the future is like, I will regret it. Awww! Brave! And Sweet! Xiao Wu Di – she holds his hand – be with me.
Xiao Wu Di melts at her confession. He holds her other hand. There’s more fireworks and so he covers her eyes. Her lips curl upwards, smiling. He’s tempted to kiss her, but alas he’s interrupted. They walk back to the cabin and he gives her a present. It’s a clay wind chime that he made yesterday. He wants her to think of his heartbeat whenever she hears it. It’ll always be with her. Oh no! Don’t say something so ominous right now. Aiyah. They’re right at the door, and our cute Nan Xing closes her eyes, prompting him to kiss. He beams! But you know, the I word. Hu Jiao Jiao opens the door, and Nan Xing and Xiao Wu Di run off to hide.
The trip is over. They’re on the bus to go home, but Xiao Wu Di ignores Nan Xing because she wanted to keep her distance in case her coworkers gossip about her. She moans, regretting she said that. Then when she least expects it, he slips his earphone into her ear. Smiling, Nan Xing pokes Xiao Wu Di's hand, and wraps her pinky around his ~ She has him wrapped around her pinky ;) And I’m pleasantly surprised she’s doing all the initiating.
[Ep17] Xiao Wu Di is thinking of getting a career. He jokes that he can even go into entertainment (unsaid: he’s got celebrity looks). Nan Xing doesn’t need him to work. She will take care of him. “Swoon” Lol.
Ye Qing is such a sweet boss! She meets with Xiao Wu Di to ensure that he’s not scamming Nan Xing. Ye Qing knows that Nan Xing wrote the entire novel. She shows him Nan Xing’s previous story to compare her writing style. Oh no! Now Xiao Wu Di realizes he’s only a villain character from a story. He can’t face Nan Xing.
Ye Qing apologizes to Nan Xing for overstepping. She wanted to do one last thing for her before she quit. I like her personality! She asks Nan Xing to keep it a secret that she’s leaving. Nan Xing sobs at hearing that word: “secret”. That stressed her out when she kept a secret about Lu Zi Chen liking Ye Qing, and that made her lose Xiao Wu Di by withholding the fact that he’s her creation.
Xiao Wu Di recalls his past and his shifu that is all fake. But hold up. Nan Xing doesn’t know about the shifu storyline.... While he’s depressed, Nan Xing has an idea to cheer him up. She’s waiting downstairs in a monkey king (Su Wukong) mask. She waits for her shifu, Tang San (Monk). Monkey King is from Journey to the West. He’s born from a rock but that didn’t stop him from doing great things. It’s the same for Xiao Wu Di born from a book.
[Ep18] Nan Xing understands it’s hard for Xiao Wu Di to accept the fact that he’s a character in a book. Moreover...
Nan Xing: I am your creator. In other words, I am your mother. You don’t want to date your mother, that is normal. LOL.Xiao Wu Di: WTF.
Xiao Wu Di wasn’t even thinking of that. Hey, he’s smiling! That isn’t important though. He’s stressed and confused because he has no purpose in life. They’re both solemn, but at least he’s willing to talk to her! She’s also confused and doesn’t know how to help him, but that doesn’t stop her heart of gold (and love)! She will take responsibility for him. She's so cute, hugging him.
Xiao Wu Di (gives her a good stare): Don’t treat me like your son. LMAO.
Nan Xing meets Xiao Wu Di at their respective balconies to tell her what her mother said: Do what you love and you can find meaning in life. (I love how Mom An had misunderstood her that she was pregnant, lol.) He looks over at her. She is what/who is loves ~ She thinks he’s skeptical and leaves to find her mother who’s better at whipping up chicken soup for the soul. He holds her hand, and tells her not to mess around. His problem is more than finding his meaning in life. He has no memory of his existence like his childhood. He tells her not to worry, though. He can solve it on his own. As he’s leaving, Nan Xing shouts to him, “I will take responsibility of you.” He smiles and agrees to that but she has to promise he won’t lie to him. Of course!
At night, Xiao Wu Di sleeps with the note that Nan Xing left him in the morning. It’s a flowchart. If he figured out his problems, then call her. If he didn’t then have some ice cream.
Lu Zi Chen’s father tells his son of the promise with Ye Qing. The dad only wanted to scare Ye Qing, thinking she approached his son with ulterior motives. He didn’t think she would keep her word. Also, he only invested in his company because he trusted her abilities, not his son's.
Xiao Wu Di receives delivery. It’s the clay bowl Nan Xing made on their 2D1N trip. There’s the two of them hanging on the bowl. Then she summons him. Into a cradle. With a pacifier. She’s giving him birth...if that makes sense.
Since Xiao Wu Di has no memories of his childhood, Nan Xing will give it to him from elementary school to university. She even celebrates his birthday. He makes a wish on his cake: he wants to live in this world forever and guard Nan Xing. After the wish, he’s teary. He thanks her and then surprises her with a kiss. BUT THEN HE DISAPPEARS!! That was too sudden. The kiss took him away T_T I don’t want the kiss anymore. Give me all those interruptions. AH! Nan Xing tries to summon Xiao Wu Di, but it doesn’t work. Everything that he owned, disappeared. He’s back in his Huanhe Palace.
[Ep19] Xiao Wu Di is back in his wuxia world. Oh. no, he’s missing his long hair! He tries to scare the villagers, but they call him a hero. They don’t know of any Lu Hero, but when asked about a Divine Fountain, they heard of one. It’s there! And they all point to different directions, but somehow they manage to find the same place to point to, and Xiao Wu Di finds the fountain. But it’s useless.
Our Nan Xing is in a heartbreak, but she gathers herself. She knows Xiao Wu Di is trying to return to her and so she will smile and wait for him to come back. She uses the clay bowl she made with Xiao Wu Di to plant a seed. Day by day, it’s growing. She’s smiling at work, but her eyes look like they were crying. She said she wouldn’t regret her decision to confess and she’s living by her words. She also has his wind chime with her, reminding her of his heartbeat.
Ye Qing’s mother speaks to Lu Zi Chen. She doesn’t want her daughter dating a man who she has to take care of like a child for the rest of her life. And so Lu Zi Chen adults up. He sells his home to buy all his father’s shares in order to be independent. I just noticed Lu Zi Chen (Luo Ming Jie)’s OST in this episode. His voice is quite distinctive.
[Ep20] There’s a fire in the office. Nan Xing hyperventilates. “Save me!” Xiao Wu Di can hear her! And the fortune teller is here! He will send Xiao Wu Di back with a condition: the romance will be a tragedy and he’ll have to shoulder all the pain himself. Will Xiao Wu Di return to her? Yes.
Xiao Wu Di saves Nan Xing! However, he pretends he doesn’t recognize her just like how he appeared in her world the first time. He doesn’t want her to be sad when he leaves again. She chases after him, ditching Lu Zi Chen who’s putting out the fire by himself. LOL. I laughed at the way he looked at her running away, haha. Good thing Ye Qing comes looking for him xD. Nan Xing, our romcom writer, knows Xiao Wu Di's tricks! On her balcony where he can see, she’s grinning like that’s not weird for a lone person on a balcony. Xiao Wu Di is in a fit. He’s like How dare she be happy when he was sobbing!?
Suddenly Nan Xing summons Xiao Wu Di with her “Save me” spell. I love how he remembers to be shocked at the spell and at her father’s condo xD. She orders him to strip – to shower. Hehe. He tries to leave, but she summons him again, and he's gravitated towards her while stripping LOL. I need to see the BTS of this! The second time he tries to leave, he ends up on his knees. Hahaha. She continues to scare him such as personally stripping him, and barging in the bathroom. She’s not the Nan Xing in the premiere episodes! She even makes him wear the same sweater: Chinese Handsome Young Boy
Lu Zi Chen is sleeping over at Nan Xing’s father's place too! Perfect timing because Xiao Wu Di cannot leave in the name of jealousy.
Nan Xing (privately) confronts Xiao Wu Di's fake amnesia. That’s so cliche. Once again Lu Zi Chen has been ditched, lol. She tells him how she knew, “I’ve never seen an ancient person wait for the green light.” LOL. He’s exasperated, whining how she's so not cute anymore. He prefers her dumber. Then she hugs him with the biggest grin beaming his way. Who says she’s not cute! Crumbling at her cuteness, he tells her the truth: their ending will be a tragedy. However, our girl is more afraid of losing, and regretting. She cares about the present and she’s confident that she can face the future. Xiao Wu Di is still wary, though. She tells him to be more 瀟洒 (xiao sa), be more dashing and cool like a jianghu lad that he is! But our Xiao Wu Di can’t. Not with Nan Xing. She’s his first love! She smiles even brighter, “Oh really?!” xD.
Lu Zi Chen knocks on their door. It’s getting late and he wants to sleep, haha. Annoyed at his presence, Xiao Wu Di is like How long have I gone, and he is bankrupt? Lu Zi Chen returns tit for tat. He overheard something about a fortune-teller-god and amnesia. Isn’t the ML too dog-blooded? LOL. Lu Zi Chen wins!
Xiao Wu Di wants to see Nan Xing for a few more glances. The phrase he uses is 看兩眼 (kan liang yan) = see / two / eyes. She takes his sentence literally and walks up to him. “One glance, two glance, three glance, four glance, five glance. Looking at me like this, is it enough?” She’s right up in his face – the distance to kiss. He shakes his head. Nope, not enough. She tells him ever so brightly there’s tomorrow. She leaves him, but she runs back to kiss him.
I just noticed there are fire extinguishers at the stairwell. I don’t know about China and their safety protocols, but I’m pretty sure those are extra extinguishers because of Nan Xing’s fears.
I love how the “amnesia” plot was resolved in one episode.
[Ep21] Nan Xing introduces Xiao Wu Di to her parents and Miao Xiao Jun. Then at night, Xiao Wu Di dreams of Mao Xiao Jun. He had liked her. And he was writing something ~ Xiao Wu Di is confused. Is he supposed to tell Nan Xing that her first love loved her back?
Xiao Wu Di gets up for some water but someone approaches him with a knife. It’s Lu Zi Chen who’s trying to write. LifeProTip: don't live with mystery authors, LOL. He asks Lu Zi Chen for advice but he’s so eccentric, he’s basically no help.
Nan Xing’s book is a success. She has dinner with Xiao Wu Di but he’s late. Turns out he’s under the table to give her a surprise. It’s so embarrassing, I want to hide under the table for her. He says some humiliating lines like an obsessed fan and gets the entire restaurant cheering for Nan Xing. Did he pay everyone? When she finally gets him to calm down, it’s her hyperventilating at the sight of fire. Xiao Wu Di makes a promise to himself that he will definitely cure her PTSD. Ah, this is his mission from Mao Xiao Jun. He’s his real author. Oh and remember Xiao Wu Di had orders from shifu that he is to wait in his Hehuan Palace for the person he’s to protect. This means Nan Xing isn’t Xiao Wu Di’s mother! Hurrah!
[Ep22] Nan Xing feels guilty for Mao Xiao Jun’s death. She had wanted to see him and told Mom An that she would love her food. He sent it over and that’s when the lab was on fire. He saved her and went back in for her father. They both died there. Nan Xing has survivor’s guilt. She wished the one who could have survived was him instead. He was so smart unlike her who’s only good at sports. He died for someone he hated. Xiao Wu Di comforts her that Mao Xiao Jun never hated her. In fact, Mao Xiao Jun loved her. Nan Xing finds that hard to believe.
Xiao Wu Di asks Lu Zi Chen for advice, lol love this. What if there’s a girl you love but she’s in pain but in order to free her of her pain, you will disappear? But Xiao Wu Di already has his answer (aw, I wanted LZC’s eccentricity): Heal her, of course. Lu Zi Chen reminds him that he’ll die. Our mystery author only cares about life and death, lol. That doesn’t change Xiao Wu Di’s decision and actually Lu Zi Chen would make the same decision.
Lu Zi Chen updates his next chapter. Su Yu is alive again? I’m not sure how. I’m not really following that story. Ye Qing reads it and sees their relationship in the novel. She’s touched by the romance (and so are the fans).
Lu Zi Chen offers a contract with Nan Xing to become a writer under his company. Awww!! She signs on the spot. But Lu Zi Chen tells her to go out and calm down first. xD
Xiao Wu Di tells Mom An the truth that he’s not from this world. He wants her help to heal Nan Xing.
The next morning, our two idiots are blowing hearts at the staircase.
Now that Nan Xing is a writer, they need to hire a new secretary. Guess who applies! Ye Qing! That’s sho shweet! Kyaaa everything is shweet! Nan Xing asks the same question Ye Qing interviewed her with. Ye Qing replies the same as Nan Xing had ~ Lu Zi Chen won’t have to be a lightbulb anymore! (Not that he cared)
Xiao Wu Di is back in his world and meets the fortune teller. Xiao Wu Di asks him to find Nan Xing a hero, not a villain like him. But Xiao Wu Di is a hero! Mao Xiao Jun is his creator, not Nan Xing. Xiao Wu Di is the projection of everything Mao Xiao Jun wanted to be.
Ten years ago, Mao Xiao Jun made a wish with a magical coin. He wanted to guard glasses girl's (Nan Xing) happiness forever. The fortune teller instantly regretted underestimating the kid and quickly grabbed the coin, asking him to undo his wish somehow. Nope. This boy was already in love with Nan Xing. Even at his death, he never gave up his wish.
The fortune teller tells Xiao Wu Di he passed the final test. Now Hehuan Palace gongzi will disappear while Xiao Wu Di will be a human in Nan Xing’s world! He’s back for good?!?! Nan Xing recalls it was her who told Mao Xiao Jun of Xiao Wu Di’s name. She can’t believe Mao Xiao Jun made a whole story from that. She’s like “So I’m not...” Yes. You’re not his mother! They kiss again ~ I don’t have to worry about him disappearing again. Oh but there’s still the ending for this fantasy Cdrama....
[Ep24] Mom An wanted Nan Xing and Xiao Wu Di to marry and they actually married!! Waaaaaaaa.
Lu Zi Chen needs to scram from our couple’s newlywed home, but this guy doesn’t get it and all he says is “congratulations”. Hahaha. Good thing he has Ye Qing now. She even bought his old home for him! And a claw machine! It’s her turn to make a bet with him. If she wins, she wants him to consider her job offer. It'll be challenging and there won’t be a salary. Her husband ~ She struggles to win, but for the last try, Lu Zi Chen takes the controls. He wins! It’s a ring ~ She hopes he doesn’t mind that she bought a style she liked. Girl, I love you! Marry me! I mean him, haha. She’s such a girl crush I got confused for a second. At least Lu Zi Chen does the proposing ~
It’s the wedding! Nan Xing and Xiao Wu Di cry and laugh their way through their wedding vows.
They’re back home, their home. They shyly laugh after kissing on the bed. In a shy yet sexy voice, he asks, “Can I?” Awwwww. She nods, but as he’s untying her collar, she kisses him. But what is with that wedding pic? His body is covering all of Nan Xing! It’s ludicrous to not see the dress. The next day, they visit Nan Xing’s late father in a couple shirt.
Xiao Wu Di is upset that Lu Zi Chen dares to ask if a fictional transmigrator can give birth. I was curious too, thanks for asking. He can! A few years later Xiao Wu Di and Nan Xing are parents to Xiao Xi Xi. It means West West (btw Nan Xing is “South” (Nan)). It also sounds like 笑嘻嘻 (xiao xi xi), which means grinning. Very suitable for our couple. Always laughing.
I like Bear Wu Di! Our ladies are busy at work and ask the guys to house-sit for one day and now the entire house is no longer walkable. Lu Zi Chen is so sly and blames the mess on Xiao Wu Di! Oh, and Xiao Wu Di has a job too. He’s one of the youngest professors. How is that possible when he just got his ID. Did it come equipped with a uni background?
The story ends.
Nan Xing, our real Nan Xing, explains the ending of her book. A reporter asks Nan Xing whether her real life inspired her writing. Not really. She never experienced that much pain because her Mao Xiao Jun never died! Her Mao Xiao Jun is our Xiao Wu Di. They’re married. He’s the youngest professor of some university. But who knows, maybe he actually is Xiao Wu Di hiding as Mao Xiao Jun. (I am kidding).
The end!
I love the BTS pictures at the end. So much laughter ~
Remarks
[First Impression (Ep1-8)] I guess I’ll never be over bad boys. But he’s not bad at all! He’s the perfect boyfriend disguised as a cupid disguised as a villain. I also really like that our ML has an unexpected flare of clumsiness.
I wasn’t that interested in the beginning, but these two grew on me. It’s fun watching them be silly, and Shen Yue is surprisingly pretty (much prettier than I thought). By Ep8, I find it hilarious that our FL – clueless about love – becomes 2ML’s strategist in pursuing 2FL while ML is struggling to teach her (and himself) about love. However, 2nd CP scenes are generally skippable.
I’m bracing for the ending already. Contemporary fantasy cdramas always fail to deliver a satisfying ending. Ah, well.
[Actors/Actresses]
[Behind the Scenes]
- Livestream for the final episode (see comment)
- Ep22 Staircase Blowing Heart scene (see comment)
[Glossary]
[Ending] Happy!
[A Highlight] The courageous confession in Ep16.
[A Highlight] The courageous confession in Ep16.
[Review & Rating]
Recommendations
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