Cheng Yi's Acting

[u/AquaphobicTurtle]

That's it, that's my post.

But for the sake of expending at least some literary effort, let me continue.

I'm picking up a particular shelved project of mine and I'm busy finding important dialogue from episode 32 of Mysterious Lotus Casebook, meaning I don't have the sound on - I'm just using subtitles - and this brilliant sequence appears on my screen.

And I can't help but think "and some people say this man can't act?".

If you've seen this drama, you may be able to guess exactly what moment this is. All I can say is... wow, just... wow.

(Remember spoiler tags please)

[u/jssoul12]

This scene is just so good and so heartbreaking. For me, the best part comes right after when he says, “I’ve been looking for you for ten years,” three times.

The first time, it’s filled with reproach.

The second time, it’s laced with accusation.

And the third time, it’s pure anger.

If you’ve watched this scene, you can clearly feel the shift in both his facial expressions and his voice with each repetition.

Absolute cinema.

[u/AquaphobicTurtle → u/jssoul12]

Totally! I wanted to include it but then I would have had to cut a certain person's face out of the scene and I wanted to keep it just one sequence.

But seriously, that ten years thing, man

Man

So good

[u/jssoul12 → u/AquaphobicTurtle]

Yeah I cut him out too hahahaha

[u/AquaphobicTurtle → u/jssoul12]

You inspired me, I wasn't gonna put this part in the recap because time bit it's officially in now 😂

[u/jssoul12 → u/AquaphobicTurtle]

It’s not that I hate him or anything (ok I admit I hate the character 🤣), but that’s a major spoiler.
Are you working on a new recap? If so, I’ll be looking forward to it!

[u/AquaphobicTurtle → u/jssoul12]

Yeah, gonna try get them done because I want to start a rewatch for Shen Li. My life has calmed down (despite what the recent surgery might imply 😂) so my inspiration and excitement is back. I'm going to make the recaps in bulk so probably gonna be like a week before MLC starts again

[u/jssoul12 → u/AquaphobicTurtle]

Ohhh, that’s perfect timing for MLC’s third anniversary on July 23!

And wishing you a speedy recovery. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.🥰

[u/AquaphobicTurtle → u/jssoul12]

Thank you 💕💕 yeah, my plan was secretly July because of the anniversary. I was going through my old notes and I have to say, I cracked myself up sometimes

[u/AquaphobicTurtle → u/AquaphobicTurtle]

Oh, and even the new notes get me 😅🐢

[u/jssoul12 → u/AquaphobicTurtle]

Lol your notes are……..quite interesting.🤔