Blossoms in Adversity 惜花芷 had a rough beginning, with the leads receiving criticism. Moreover, a starting Douban score of 6.7 is not optimal. Despite the early doubts, the show’s well-paced plot has kept viewers interested without going into needless detail. In addition to telling the story of the Hua family’s ladies in the face of hardship, the series offers a novel perspective on the romance between Zhang Jingyi and Hu Yitian’s Hua Zhi and Gu Yanxi. Notably, the show’s popularity is increasing as seen by the fact that it recently passed 10,000 on the Youku heat index. It appears that television programs with the suffix “blossom” are working their way up the ratings ladder, based on the popularity of titles like In Blossom.
Hu Yitian recently discussed his impression of Hua Zhi in an interview. He claimed that Gu Yanxi may have initially been intrigued by Hua Zhi. He would think, “This girl is different from those typical maids or young mistresses who just cry and make a scene. She stood up for me on the street a few days ago, and now I’m raiding her home.” Seeing her tenacity made me begin to consider that, even if I’m watching her family, perhaps I could look after her a little better if I were the one doing the watching.
“Zhang Jingyi is a very brave girl,” the 30-year-old actor said speaking about his 24-year-old co-star. She asked herself, “Can I make the horse run faster?” as soon as she learned how to ride the horse. Give it a shot. I received the sudden impression that she shared Hua Zhi’s courageous and tenacious attitude. Without giving in to the usual complicated drama, the two portray characters who are supportive of and trusting of one another. Hu Yitian admitted that at first he wasn’t accustomed to the script. He thought it stood out from the many others that talked about needless arguments and heartbreak. Hua Zhi and Gu Yanxi are comparatively sensible characters, he stated. This feature truly gave me a sense of renewal.
