From Hong Kong to Beijing Reviews

This drama imitates "Hong Kong People in Guangzhou.", with the addition of some young people pursuing their dreams of entering the entertainment industry in the mainland, makes it particularly awkward.
Additionally, Dai Zu Yi has a strong aura of a girl group member, and the collaboration between Chen Zhan Peng, who joined the Beijing Property Management Branch, and Lu Qinghui, who returned after a long absence to work on the drama, feels good.
Lu Changqing's performance in the workplace is impressive, considering he was once a specialist in TVB productions. However, after entering the C-drama industry, the workplace dynamics seem illogical and confusing.

TVB produced a drama called "Hong Kong People in Guangzhou" during the Hong Kong handover to China. Although the intention was good, it had a sense of superiority. The current TVB has really understood the situation.
This drama, "Hong Kong People in Beijing," is similar to the mainland drama "Beijing People in New York" from years ago. It portrays Beijing in an equal or even admiring light, showcasing its beauty. The medicine brought from Hong Kong before leaving is really a must-buy item for mainland drama characters in Hong Kong pharmacies.
Chen Zhan Peng's awkward Mandarin adds a unique sense of humor. In short, the first two episodes are a good comedy and a rare drama worth watching from TVB in recent years.

I worked seven days this week, and it was this drama that kept me entertained and gave me a reason to live. I laughed every day like a lunatic. The scene with the voice change, urinary bag, and computer theft had me laughing so hard that tears came out.
The plot of this drama is silly and awkward, but it makes you cry and laugh along with it. The couple eating spicy hot pot to hide their tears was so poignant and touching. Chen Zhan Peng portrays this character with such contrasting cuteness.
He really embodies the character and becomes whatever he is playing. I didn't expect him to be so good at comedy. When he cries, his eyes turn red and it's especially endearing. In the abandoned factory scene when he said, "Beijing, see you later," his expression really struck a chord with me.
There was a barrage comment saying that Chen Zhan Peng portrays a silly character so perfectly. Also, the intense acting scenes between Zhan Peng and Lu Qinghui are incredibly satisfying. Wu Ruo Xi's character is very relatable, and when she looks at Hong Ren, her eyes are filled with love, it's so sweet.

First episode, haven't watched TVB for over a decade. Hong Kong dramas have also kept up with the times, with smartphones, YouTubers, new social media platforms.
Nowadays, young people also want to go north to Beijing, whereas over a decade ago, it was all about going south to Hong Kong. How times have changed.

But can one really be at ease and pursue dreams in the entertainment industry?
Is it easy? Out of millions, only a few become stars. They also follow the trends, singing, filming vlogs, chasing dreams up north, getting scammed by cryptocurrency.
The plot afterwards becomes predictable... This drama premiered after the National Day holiday. The title design is also interesting, with symmetrical tones. The biggest highlight is that the couple, despite facing difficulties, don't blame each other.
They actively communicate, encourage and support each other.

Collaborative drama + numerous actors participating = high probability of a bad drama. However, the male lead Chen Zhan Peng still supports the highlights with his acting skills and Hong Kong-style Cantonese. The female lead Wu Ruo Xi, even though playing the role of a married woman, is quite pleasing to the eye as a decorative vase.
It must be said that she takes good care of herself. The highlights lie in the timely integration of current events and the collision of cultural differences for comedic effect. It's also interesting how the tides have turned. In the past, mainland Chinese dramas used to mock Hong Kong, but now mainland Chinese dramas have surpassed Hong Kong in terms of high technology.
It's the Hong Kong people who are now mocking themselves. Finally, they are humbly embracing mainland Chinese dramas and moving towards a comprehensive direction aligned with CCTVB. It's not easy. For now, after watching five episodes, it's okay to treat it as background noise.
It's not so bad that it needs to be abandoned.

Cultural differences in filming are not meant for bashing. Previously, TVB dramas bashed mainland China, and now co-produced dramas bash Hong Kong. TVB, you really haven't changed. Apart from a few lines of Hong Kong slang that can make the audience chuckle, there are hardly any other highlights.

Hong Kong dramas were not as glorious as before. They lack good scripts, but they rely on mature (although somewhat overused) formulas and a group of professionally skilled actors. Nevertheless, every year there are still one or two enjoyable ones.
Mainland Chinese dramas have many poorly written scripts and mediocre actors, but they have more resources. So, even though there are a lot of bad ones, there are still a few good ones that emerge each year.

Combining two 0.5s should at least add up to 1, right?
How did it become a negative number?

Wu Ruoxi's Beijing roast duck is so funny. Chen Zhanpeng's acting has always been good. I miss Beijing; I quite like the theme of cultural collision between two different places.
However, some plotlines are too far-fetched, such as why the company employees (except Xiaoli, who is somewhat reasonable) would cooperate with a demoted boss, and why all the participants in the talent show would expose their own fraud.
I also don't like the scenes where Wu Ruoxi, as a lawyer, asserts her dominance. It's obvious that a man wrote those parts. But some jokes, like Zhanpeng watching ATV, are quite interesting.

Too contrived, detached from reality. The process of starting a business may be feasible in the small-scale setting of Hong Kong, but when applied to the bustling atmosphere of Beijing, it becomes a joke.
However, the actors' performances manage to carry the weak plot. Among the main cast, only Hong Yong Cheng receives positive reviews. His portrayal of a thirty-year-old feels forced, primarily because he lacks physical fitness.
His aura gives away a forty-year-old vibe, which is too overpowering. There are plenty of other actors who could convincingly play the role of a thirty-year-old.