"Blossoms Shanghai," directed by Wong Kar-wai, has been airing for several days now, and I have watched eight episodes. I was both excited and deeply moved. I never expected that Wong Kar-wai could create such a remarkable television drama. The narrative of the entire series is complex and multifaceted, with grand scenes, numerous characters, and filming techniques that are consistent with Wong's distinctive style.

Online reviews of "Blossoms Shanghai" are polarized. Some praise it highly, while others criticize it severely. However, I believe that regardless of whether it is good or bad, it needs to be interpreted from multiple perspectives. We shouldn't devalue the series just because it doesn't align with our personal preferences, as some internet users tend to do.

Nor should we overly praise it without justification. One actress, Xin Zhi Lei, particularly stands out with her outstanding performance. Xin Zhi Lei seems to be naturally born for acting. Her performances are stable and focused, no matter what type of role she plays. In this series, she portrays the mysterious, dominant, shrewd, and dangerous character of "Li Li," the owner of a hotel, with precision using her large eyes. Normally, it would be expected that actors with smaller, melancholic eyes like Tony Leung Chiu-wai would be capable of portraying delicate nuances. However, Xin Zhi Lei defies this expectation and impresses me greatly.

I believe that one of the reasons why Ma Yi Li's portrayal of "Ling Zi" is not entirely satisfactory is that she is a native of Shanghai, born in 1976 and raised there. Ma Yi Li has her own understanding and insights into the stories and women of 1990s Shanghai. Perhaps in Ma Yi Li's interpretation, the way she portrays "Ling Zi" is the true representation of a Shanghai girl.

Additionally, the backdrop of Shanghai in that era was complex and representative. For example, the name "Night Tokyo" implies and symbolizes many stories. In the 1990s, it was considered an honor for young men and women in Shanghai to have been to Japan. Therefore, the names "Night Tokyo" and "Ling Zi" themselves already contain many stories and connotations with a Japanese flavor. They either hint at "Ling Zi's" past or foreshadow her future. As for why Director Wong allowed Tang Yan to pass the audition, we can only ask Wong Kar-wai himself. Given Wong's nature of being demanding with actors, it seems unlikely that someone with Tang Yan's superficial acting skills would pass.

Of course, I haven't read the original novel, so I don't know what kind of character "Miss Wang" is in the novel. It's well-known that Wong Kar-wai often makes changes to the script, so it's possible that Tang Yan's portrayal of "Miss Wang" is exactly what Wong Kar-wai needed.

Based on the existing clues and hints, "Miss Wang" may be promoted to the position of "department head" in the future. However, I believe that the female colleague who reported "Miss Wang" is more suitable, has a better chance, and is more competent for the position. Overall, the series should be considered successful, with its flaws being overshadowed by its merits.

Controversial and subject to mixed reviews, this is a characteristic of Wong Kar-wai's works and is consistent with his directorial style. The reason for the starkly different evaluations of Wong Kar-wai's works, as those familiar with his works would know, is that they possess a strong uniqueness—some people like it, while others don't.

Secondly, Wong Kar-wai's works often employ techniques such as implication and metaphor, which make some viewers both love and hate them. "Love" because Wong's works have high artistic value, and "hate" because they are truly not easily understood by everyone. Thirdly, Wong Kar-wai's works have multiple narrative threads and complex and ever-changing perspectives, which can leave many viewers dazzled. Viewers' thinking needs to keep up with the progression and presentation of the plot, which undoubtedly presents a considerable challenge.