Just finished The Best Thing 🥹
I started this drama during finals season, because i needed a nice comforting watch and it did not disappoint. if i can’t find a man like he suye i don’t want him. there were so many relatable moments and i loved the emphasis on how a relationship goes both ways (sounds basic but unfortunately often overlooked). even the ending with the reminder to love yourself and keep your hopes up that the right person will arrive was lovely. i’m a sucker for these reminders.
my heart was constantly melting watching xifan and suye together. their chemistry was incredible. i mean i could stare at zhang linghe all day hehehe. i really enjoyed how they were so similar and different at the same time. they were both dedicated to their respective fields, but respected what the other did. the whole relationship was just so refreshing and the ending left me completely satisfied.
i had no prior knowledge on traditional chinese medicine (TCM), but after every episode i was looking up new herbs and what they do. the list of teas i want to try now is way too long. the licorice root one is the most intriguing. i also think that i’d love having a satchet on me.
my favorite culture shock from cdramas has been how freely people talk about periods. it’s so refreshing and i wish more places were like that. the way that suye took care of xifan when she was cramping was adorable and he was so chill about it. i also loved how suye researched breast cancer and raised awareness about it. when ms.liu found out about the tumor and the shock of it had me tearing up. i really can’t imagine what it’s like to suddenly discover that you have a cancerous tumor. seeing how it was handled and how important family is gave me a new perspective. it also is a good reminder to always get a check up.
even xifan’s parents had an adorable relationship. the way that they cared about one another and enjoyed each others company was so sweet.
it was upsetting seeing how suye’s dad was MIA during his wife’s cancer treatment, but the maturity that suye showed was commendable. he had the right to be upset, but realized that he couldn’t change the past and his dad was still with him. the growth in the relationship was nice to see.
now i think most people can agree that this drama definitely could have been shorter. i’d be lying if i said that i wasn’t bored through some episodes. there was a lot that could have been cut out, but i really enjoyed the calm.