Drama Digest
“Yan Zhi’s Romantic Story” is a Chinese urban romantic drama directed by Yin Fei. It was released in 2022.
The Feel-Good Part
The drama is centered around friendship, love, and regret. The storyline has all the elements that convey not only warmth and sweetness but also grief. Some important messages are conveyed through dialogues that say-“You don’t realize what you have until it’s too late” and “One needs to be brave in love.”
The Disappointing Factor
The story has a fast pacing which makes it difficult for the viewers to understand the story properly. The short duration of the series is unsatisfactory. The drama would have functioned better as a long story.
In-Depth Analysis
The story revolves around Yan Ning. She has difficulty with words and finds it hard to express herself. She has loved Shen Zhi Zhou for many years but is scared to confess due to the fear of rejection. Yan Ning tries her best to remove all her feelings for Shen Zhi Zhou by using psychotherapy. Shen Zi Zhou does not believe in love and has the same fear as her. He is scared of losing his best friend. So, he avoids all the feelings he has for Yan Ning. The two stars coincidentally had to face each other because of a star dating show. They work together, surpassing many challenges, and realize that running away or avoiding is not always the best option. There can be happiness only by facing each other.
Star Power
The acting of all the actors in the show is top-notch. The lead actors had fantastic chemistry. Meng En and Cheng Jin Ming played the roles of the lead characters, Shen Zhi Zhou and Yan Ning. The male lead, in the beginning, showed a cold and annoying personality but over time, his true feelings were revealed, which is mesmerizing to watch.
Overall Opinion
Overall, it is a heartwarming show with some important messages about life. It shows friendship and loves together as a bonding. The chemistry of the actors is cute and sweet. It is worth watching and does not need much investment since it is a short series.
