Overview:
The life of Shao Peng, a deaf-mute young man who has always struggled to find work because of his condition, changes when he is hired as an assistant to Zi Xiang, the young heir to a powerful family. Amid intrigue, assassination attempts, and unrequited love, a deep bond forms between the two. Join us in following the story of these two young people who, despite the difficulties and the silence that separates them, discover love, acceptance, and trust through gestures and glances.

Rating: 9 This time, the Taiwanese didn’t disappoint me. Sure, there have been series that I think were better, but this rating is mainly for the way the show addresses the topic of disability. Being disabled often means having to prove that you’re worthy of belonging to society, and once you’re part of it, you’re not supposed to be a bother—but you have to be there whenever they need to feel superior. I’m referring to so-called "normal" people. Here, I didn’t find the usual ending where the person with a disability finds a miraculous cure that allows them to climb the social ladder; instead, the story portrays the struggle of parents who "mistreated" their child—that’s how it was translated—but I’d say they forced him to learn different languages because they know they won’t always be there. This is the greatest pain a parent can feel. But the story also explores the “masks” that people with disabilities often wear to hide their vulnerability or for other reasons. They’re often called “special” because, in the eyes of outsiders, they appear strong—but they aren’t special; they’re simply people. They, too, want to laugh, cry, and show their feelings without being judged or pitied, and the series makes this clear. There were lines that I found very beautiful and full of meaning. The show sought to demonstrate that people with disabilities also have hearts and feelings—that they can love and be loved—even though, deep down, they are insecure and afraid. The actor who plays Peng did a great job—it couldn’t have been easy to act using sign language. To be honest, they all did a great job, but he had to convey his disability through his gaze and gestures as well. The villains were like annoying flies—they didn’t do anything so outrageous as to be “hated.” In fact, I don’t know why his cousin betrayed him—whether out of love or revenge. His girlfriend Jessica was like that little breeze that ruffles your hair the moment you step out of the hair salon. Peng’s sister/friend, on the other hand, has her own reason—because she made a big deal out of his disability and never accepted him. That scene was cruel and makes you realize that every sense has its own importance in a society that’s ultimately very rotten—not just sensorially but also physically. I think I’ve written a lot, as usual. Thank you for this project, and I hope to see more projects featuring these actors.