@M-x I disagree with you on this because I don't believe it's out of character for him as their relationship has been pretty toxic from the start nor was their relationship ever truly defined and put into words. They are both in a situation where they are trying to survive and I do agree with the little fact that they are each others safe space but it's definitely not healthy. Yes, previous conflicts were solved without grape but in this particular situation Seong-rok feels quite threatened by Si-eon because he understands that from the very beginning Je-oh was using him to protect himself but now that there is someone else that can definitely provide him with more than what he can offer and he's scared cause at this point he loves Je-oh but he isn't confident that Je-oh's feelings for him is genuine and fear makes people do very silly things.

I don't mean any disrespect cause people interpret stories in different ways but to say it's a downgrade for the character and story in general is ridiculous. You need to learn to not project your own feelings onto works of fiction like this because if I'm understanding this correctly, you've automatically said it's a downgrade because of your own personal feelings about grape without truly thinking of reasons why this grape scene was put into the story.

@Mickie I really hope you don't have children or won't have any in the future.

You don't deserve them talking like that when there is many who would love to have a child who can't or are finding it difficult to conceive one.

@Charcoal_cat Exactly, if not for Suisui then Jiran has no reason to associate with Linghan or even give him the time of day. In the novel Suisui was the reason Jiran kept in contact with Linghan even without memories of the past the connection/feelings are still there. Linghan used Suisui as an excuse to constantly stay in contact and eventually love bloomed again cause in Jirans heart he still loved Linghan despite everything that happened, Love for someone doesn't just disappear when you want it to even if they hurt you.

Also the fact that the kid is with Jiran and not Linghan is ridiculous because now Jiran doesn't have a reason to be around Linghan that did him wrong and the point of a chip being put into Jirans head has also been lost because it was done so Jiran wouldn't go back for the kid so he could leave his past behind.

@A I understand that but now the story just isn't good and has lost it's meaning as it doesn't evoke a sense of catharsis (let go of negative emotions when a tragedy comes to fruition) in readers anymore. The point of the story was that Linghan has an anagnorisis (awareness of his mistakes) because of peripeteia (change in circumstances) and thus goes through a redemption ark to win back Jiran's love.

@Maimuna Tasnim4200   No problem. Everyone can now rest in peace knowing Ye Linghan does eventually turn into a  green flag ✅️

@Lost mage  I read the novel and Ranran ends up leaving him and having the child but Ye Linghan finds out and confines him and he gets really miserable but plots revenge (exposes the bi*** Ye Linghan is getting married to at theirwedding). Mr Yunsong ends up saving him but puts a memory chip thing in Ranrans head that alters his memory so he doesn't remember Ye Linghan to bring him back to his rightful family and protect him. Ranran caught feelings for Ye Linghan again towards the end of that confinement and Mr Song didn't save the child when he saved Ranran so Ranran wanted to go back and give being a family a chance. Mr Yunsong fakes Ranrans death (second time) which Ye Linghan refuses to believe causing him to get depressed and carve Ranrans name into his chest. He continues to live to take care of the child but is pretty depressed and they do end up meeting again by chance because of the kid but Ranran doesn't remember him, Ye Linghan uses this opportunity to try and redeem himself and he actually does turn into a pretty green flag and is the final choice despite the emotional roller coaster.