Even though Love after Addiction isn’t an official sequel to Addicted, there are undoubtedly many parallels to it and I love every one of it.
Their names are the same, You Qi is an actor like later in the original novel, they did the same joke with Yang Meng’s name, they know each other from Highschool and when Yang Meng asks You Qi if he still likes guys cause he knows he used to like one of their male classmates, it is a clear hint at You Qi’s crush on Bai Louyin in Addicted.
All in all, I enjoy their new series very much. Everything feels like fanservice but in a very comforting way. Watching Mengqiqi feels kind of like coming home, as if it’s giving me closure to the abrupt ending of the production of Addicted.
I remember Chen Wen said once that he would love to come back for Addicted if he gets the opportunity and I am beyond happy and grateful that he and Lin Fengsong reprise their roles. You can really tell how much love they have for these characters and their chemistry on screen is also very nice thanks to their 10 years long friendship.
I can’t wait for this show to continue and see their new story unfold. 💖
