Fascinations...

on another note, this has to be the most convincing crossdressing I've seen in a chinese drama, along with Xie Xiang in Arsenal Military Academy. most dramas just throw a wig or a different outfit on the actress and expect us to believe everyone suddenly thinks she's a man lmao. almost didn't recognize Fan Shuaiqi... she is SO handsome

Kids books is probably not the best way to word it, you can enjoy them at every age, including your childhood, as you get older you may find new truths in them, but they're still good for any age.

MAWS' Clark & Lois by Rachel Chen.

in my head these two went off on their ghost spirit hunting adventures and happily stayed together forever, given that they quite literally went to hell and back to save each other's souls.

Meng Ziyi is walling Fan Shuaiqi with just the force of her eyes | Blossoms of Power episode 4

Fan Shuaiqi as Bu Shulin finally appears at about 35:50 in episode 4 of Blossoms of Power

The flirting! The playfulness! **The borderline harassment of it** 🤣 everything about them so far is delicious

Fan Shuaiqi as Bu Shulin in Blossoms of Power (百花杀 2026), episode 8

And my conversation with IRL friends consists of showing them clips from of the poisoning scene etc and asking them if they like Bu Shulin, Shen Xihe or both.

Meng Ziyi and Fan Shuaiqi as Shen Xihe and Bu Shulin in Blossoms of Power (2026)

and in a sense it might be unfair because Bu Shulin was very pushy with Cui Jinbai first, but I think the context of patriarchy matters. if she can overpower him physically it makes their relationship more equal and compelling. and fresh. if she feels helpless against him (even if only psychologically) it feels like the prison gates of patriarchy closing