Episode 1 recap: The Great Battle of the Two Stars: Crimson Phoenix and Fox Spirit.
The Fox Spirit wreaked havoc in the Three Realms, causing chaos in human relationships. The Crimson Phoenix, the celestial guardian of love and marriage, descended to the mortal realm to vanquish the Fox Spirit. Thus, a great battle between immortals and demons ensued. The Crimson Phoenix (played by Zhou Chenjia) and the Celestial Happiness Star (played by Dai Chao) confronted the Fox Spirit. The Crimson Phoenix sacrificed herself to protect the Celestial Happiness Star from the Fox Spirit's ambush, and the Celestial Happiness Star used his millennia-old cultivation to seal the Fox Spirit. Enraged, the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit cast a heartless curse, ensuring that they would never find love in their future lives.
Five hundred years ago, the Matchmaker God found the Crimson Phoenix and appointed her as the Little Matchmaker. The Matchmaker God received a notification from the higher-ups that if the Celestial Happiness Star and Crimson Phoenix didn't return to their positions, he would lose his job. Despite multiple failed promotions, the Matchmaker God told her that she could pass the assessment by going down to the mortal realm and changing Jiang Chang Qing's fate. Jiang Chang Qing's medical clinic attracted a crowd of women from the entire city, and when the Crimson Phoenix heard that Jiang Chang Qing was not interested in women, she didn't believe it and decided to test him personally.
Jiang Chang Qing examined the Crimson Phoenix's pulse while she secretly appraised him. Jiang Chang Qing asked her to keep her distance and informed her that her stomach ache was due to overeating. The Crimson Phoenix asked him for medicine, but Jiang Chang Qing ordered her to leave instead.
The Crimson Phoenix was harassed by a group of hooligans, but Jiang Chang Qing and his followers came to her rescue. Taking advantage of a moment of distraction, one of the hooligans pushed the Crimson Phoenix, but Jiang Chang Qing caught her. Realizing the danger, Jiang Chang Qing quickly distanced himself from her since any contact with women triggered his illness.
However, this time, he didn't fall ill after touching the Crimson Phoenix. Jiang Chang Qing was puzzled, wondering who this person really was.
The plot is captivating! Right from the beginning, it helps me grasp the overall framework. I can see the transformation of the female lead's voice after her initial struggles and slight growth.
It's cleverly designed and aligns well with the direction of the storyline. The performances are quite agile, with the male lead and supporting actor exuding a youthful vibe.
The female supporting character is also decent and has her own unique traits.
Currently, the plot is quite relaxed and perfect for unwinding. After a tiring day, I enjoy watching this kind of drama.
I'm quite interested and will continue watching it.