#Li Jia Qi

[zhanglinghez]

EP.14 | The Snow Moon 风月如雪 (2023)

[michyeosseo]

Do you know why she is honored as goddess? Bedridden for a long time due to her incomplete celestial roots... a deity everyone thought could not be saved... Lord Xingzhi came to take to the Extranatural Heaven. And cured her. Therefore, the Divine Realm's Heavenly Lord gave her a title: Luotian Goddess – blessings from the sky. The girl blessed by the [ancient] gods.

Li Jia Qi as YOULAN

THE LEGEND OF SHEN LI (2024) 1.17-1.19

[movielosophy]

The Snow Moon

[kdram-chjh]

Cdrama: The Snow Moon (2023)

The snow moon #cdrama #viral #update

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[stellarflex]

[banyun-gong]

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[stellawolfearts]

Nezha’s one of those people who insists they prefer coffee black. Everyone else has to pretend they didn’t just watch him dump 20 sugar packets into a single cup of coffee.

i actually have a similar draft for this hold on-

Nezha drinks coffee occasionally. It's a nice "pick me up". Something to quirk up his mood.

When nezha needs energy he will never turn to coffee. Not even black.

Has has this ungodly concoction of things mixed togethor that would kill the jade emperor with a single drop.

Only reason nezha can drink it is bc his biology isn't like other magical beings. He's made out of magic plant and flowers (lotus) it won't kill him.

So It won't kill swk either bc he's stone.

But still. No one knows how nezha can sit still after drinking something that looks like it was forged by Buddha himself and a single sip sent erlang through 100 laps around heaven and back.

its a funny thought but i decided not to post it bc....idk i just didnt like it much anymore. so this isnt canon in my au's....its just a funny thought.

But i like your's better honestly...cause..12.

child like sugar.

He's in his taller form with Jia and is just like.

"I prefer coffee black" * yes adults drink coffee black that is what i am i am an adult and i am doing so well as an adult *

"like....no sugar or milk at all?"

"no, i dont really like sweet things"

he takes one sip and is absolutely disgusted but downs it anyways

".....you good?" Jia asks pouring some milk into her coffee

"yes...perfectly fine" Nezha strains. Jia shrugs and turns away, she pretends not to notice Nezha in the corner of her magic vision pouring an unholy amount of sugar into his coffee.

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alternativly

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"are you making coffee?"

"yeah"

"is on of those cups for Nezha?"

"yeeeaaahh. why"

"how did he ask for it?"

"what?"

"just answer the question"

"black"

Jia blinks at Macaque then searches through the cabinets patting down the different items till she feels what she's looking for. she pulls out the sugar and instead of taking a spoon to scoop some out she opens the container and begins to pour straight from the bag.

Macaque begins to think Jia is trying to poison Nezha based on how much sugar she's pouring.

"okay i think thats enough" Macaque says stopping her pouring before the sugar starts to pile up and spill from the mug.

"its never enough" Jia sighs letting Macaque put the sugar away.

"he said he wanted black"

"he always 'prefers his coffee black' but tell me the last time you met a twelv year old that liked raw black coffee"

"...."

"is my coffee done?" Nezha asks poking his head in.

"yep"

"cool, thanks" Nezha says taking his cup and emmediatly taking a sip.

he walks away drinking his cup with a satisfied hum to go back and play with Xiaohua.

"...huh"

"told ya"

[mind-of-a-mundane]

The Last Immortal and its Finale

I wanted for Feng Yin and Yuan Qi's reunion to be a bit longer though!~~ Nonetheless, they still gave us a beautiful ending! I especially love the emphasis on the idea that the decisions that we make are what ultimately shapes our lives. No good thing comes without a sacrifice. They did it countless of times! We shouldn't be bound by some limits because of so-called fate or pre-destiny and that there will always be a way to make breakthroughs if we just have the will to make it.

I also love the journey of Hong Yi and Yan Shuang's love. They have been through a lot and Yan Shuang has endured so much for Hong Yi. At least it was all worth it. Hong Yi loves her so much when he came upfront with his feelings. It was really satisfying for me to witness the journey how they came together.

And, the friendship that the four of them built. It is so wholesome and so realistic. Literally there for each other through thick and thin. With all the bickering/fight and all sort of support they give each other.

Lastly, I appreciate the part where they recognize that there are devils who urge people their darkest emotions to surface and blind us in our actions but that we shouldn't condemn them if they only reflect on their mistakes and be willing to take accountability. To give people the chance to change for the better and not make them suffer even more.

For me the overall story-telling was direct and very relatable in real life!

Much love to everyone in this production!

[zhanglinghez]

EP.01 | The Snow Moon 「风月如雪」 (2023)

[michyeosseo]

My Lord, you jest. Since the divine fruit was given by the Goddess, it certainly does not count for stealing.

[movielosophy]

The Snow Moon | I know you'll come

[kdram-chjh]

Cdrama: The Snow Moon (2023)

The Snow Moon #zuoye #左叶 #cdrama #chinesedrama

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[faifromthewild]

"There is hope as long as you live."

My notes on themes of depression and found family in New Life Begins

Spoilers for New Life Begins ep. 24-25

CW: childbirth, depression, postpartum, attempted suicide.

Just finished episode 25 of New Life Begins, and I was NOT prepared for the absolute chaos of found family breaking all of the rules to save their depressed friend from dying.

The raw emotion. The sheer absurdity of Yin Qi threating to hurt himself if they don't let him take the physician to see his friend. The way you can tell Li Wei dove into the water to save her friend bc she's soaking wet. Zhao Fang Ru telling the maid not to cry just minutes before having her own breakdown. Because crying would be admitting defeat, and she isn't about to let Hao Jia die, and yet... she can't stop her own tears. And of course, Yin Zheng showing up just in time. Holding a sword to his brother's throat so the others can run in and help Hao Jia.

It's all so melodramatic and bordering on ridiculous, but I LOVE it. Despite the DRAMA, it's so real and relatable and moving. Let me explain...

As someone who is mentally ill, I was so impressed with how they depicted Hao Jia's depression. The self-loathing. The feelings of incompetence. The belief that you deserve your fate bc of the mistakes you made. I have never given birth or suffered from postpartum depression, but so much of what Hao Jia feels mirrors my own experience with depression.

Which is why I was so moved by her friends and their absolute REFUSAL to stand by and do nothing while she suffered. While she was dying.

Li Wei running from the carriage when she realizes what Hao Jia might do...

Shang Guan Jing saying "From this day forth, we're her family who will back her up." (Ep. 24) And taking up her spear when she hears that Hao Jia's dying, claiming she'll take the physician there by force if she has to.

The 5th and 6th prince feeling powerless but doing everything they possibly can, from angering their father and going against their brother, the Crown Prince. Threatening violence even. All to help save Hao Jia. (I know people will argue that it's bc they want to help their wives, but I think it goes beyond that. Bc they seem seriously concerned about Hao Jia too. They're worried about her).

Zhao Fang Ru gripping Hao Jia's hand as she lays on the bed, cold and getting colder, pleading "Do you hear me? Open your eyes and talk to me. Hao Jia!" Using every tactic at her disposal, even threatening Hao Jia that if she dies, she'll take it out on her child. (I don't think she would actually hurt Hao Jia's child. I DO think Zhao Fang Ru is desperate enough to say anything if she thinks it will wake Hao Jia, and keep her from letting go).

I have a confession to make. While I have always hated the role of "damsel in distress," there's a part of me that has always wanted to be rescued.

When I played by myself as a child, I would imagine scenarios where I was in danger and someone would save me. Interestingly, whenever I played with my friends, I hated when it was my turn to be rescued in our games. But when I was alone, when I couldn't pretend to be the strong hero...

Maybe that's why I always appreciate stories like this. Where someone who is alone and scared has a support system that will do anything to take care of them. Will fight and scream and rage if it means saving them. It doesn't fix everything, and it doesn't always cure them, but it's beautiful. It fills me with wonder. I think that's why found family is a favorite trope of mine. People finding each other and caring for each other. Fighting the odds together.

At the end of episode 25, Hao Jia is surrounded by her friends. She says, "I heard about all the things you did for me. I've failed you."

To which Li Wei replies, "As long as you live, we will do anything. You were unhappy because you were ill. Take good care of yourself and recover. Your life comes before anything else, understood?"

Yuan Ying adds, "If you ever need help, you must let us know."

"Right," says Shang Guan Jing. "We are all here for you. Don't shoulder everything on your own."

They all look up to see that it's dawn. The sun rises, and sunlight filters in through the window and touches each of their faces.

And I'm crying. Because for so long, I felt like Hao Jia. I felt alone, and I felt like I deserved to be alone. But like her, I also have friends who care for me and don't want me to suffer in silence.

The internet says this show is a historical romantic COMEDY btw. And yeah, most of the show has been fairly light-hearted. There's romance, family, politics, and food. LOTS of delicious food.

Don't get me wrong. It still has funny moments (I wasn't kidding when I said parts of this show are absurd), but I'm pleasantly surprised to discover the show also wants to tackle serious issues.

Whatever else this show may be, for me, it's about these friends and how they've become a family. It's beautiful, and I'm in love.

To everyone out there struggling with depression, I leave you with this line from Li Wei, "There is hope as long as you live."

[stuff-diary]

Reset

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2023

Reset (2022, China)

Directors: Liu Hongyuan, Lao Suan & Sun Molong

Writers: Huang Kaiwen, Qi Daojun, Qiu Yujie & Lao Suan

Mini-review:

Full disclosure: I'm not a big fan of time loop stories. I usually end up getting tired of the repetitions and all that stuff. That's why I've put off watching Reset for so long, even though everyone and their mom was raving about it when it came out. And now I regret not watching it sooner. This is one spectacular sci-fi thriller. I just had so much fun seeing the leads put all the puzzle pieces together. I kept thinking "oh, I know what's gonna happen next", and then the drama went in a completely unexpected direction. And without sacrificing any logic whatsoever! The story moves at perfectly tight pace, and none of the loops felt boring. Every repetition brought some sort of new clue or twist that kept me on the edge of my seat. The acting is also phenomenal from start to beginning, and I loved that most of the supporting cast got a moment to shine too. So, yeah, color me surprised: I enjoyed every single second of this time loop drama.

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