The author did a good job in revealing the layers of the main characters gradually as the story unfolds. The male character Yan Rusheng, although suave, handsome and wealthy, came across as a bad-tempered womanizer at the beginning of the story. But as the plot thickens, a deeper and hidden side of him was being unveiled as he struggled to understand what is love. It felt like the reader is discovering his love for the female character at the same time as he did.The female character Wen Xuxu, was portrayed as a talented, charming and unyielding character. The later chapters explain why she was so well-loved by her foster family, friends and her admirers. The story also hints at the secret she had kept from everyone, especially Yan Rusheng.The supporting characters were all well-written especially Jiang Zhuoheng. He was portrayed as the perfect boyfriend who would leave girls swooning over him. He is devoted, filial, gentle and thoughtful.The story also balances the romance with other themes by highlighting how close-knitted the Yan family and Wen Xuxu were, and also the relationship between Wen Xuxu and her grandfather.
