It was a good decision for James Gray to choose Hunan for the lead role. Hunan's tall, handsome and alpha temperament make the male protagonist's leadership, self-discipline, and popularity more convincing. Although the male protagonist's wife doesn't make many appearances, she is a very bright and positive female image. She understands her husband's wishes and always supports him by her own practice. It is not the brainwashed and boundless dedication of traditional women, but the result of two people having similar ideas. The wife's speech near the end confirms this even more - "To look for what is beautiful it its own reward. A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for? )
I had tears in my eyes just like the male lead.
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