The Impact | Does it Work?
The Impact: Does it Work?
For a character like Zhu Yan, the answer is a resounding *no*. Instead of making her endearing, it makes her seem helpless and reduces her to a caricature. It damages the romance, forcing the audience to question the male lead's sanity. What does this ancient, powerful, and intelligent man see in a partner whose voice could curdle milk? The intended chemistry fizzles under the sheer force of annoyance. We spend less time rooting for the couple and more time wondering if the mute button will affect the subtitles. Character development stalls because it's hard to take someone seriously when they sound perpetually on the verge of a tantrum.