In a surprising twist, viewers seem to be digging Roy Chiu and Vicky Chen Wen Qi’s pairing in their drama My Treasure 生活家. Between the two of them, Roy who’s 39 and Vicky who’s 17 have a 22 year age difference. In fact, their couple pairing got them trending on the Weibo hot search.
My Treasure is primarily a story of how a young woman called Qiu Dong Na (Vicky Chen Wen Qi) comes into her own and how her close relationship with her mother Qiu Xiao Xia played by actress Liu Mintao gave her strength to overcome all the obstacles standing in her way. Vicky Chen Wen Qi, despite her very young age, has often been lauded as an amazing actress who manages to have great chemistry with her cast mates. This is easily seen in her dynamic with on-screen mum Liu Mintao which is so natural it’s easy to believe they’re both related.
Likewise, many are also enjoying the chemistry she has with her charismatic boss Gu Fei (Roy Chiu / Qiu Ze) at the accounting firm she works in. Whether the pair’s relationship is headed towards a romantic one (kinda hard to do so without thinking about their 22 year age gap tbh) or not, watching the pair banter as they continue to get used to each other’s working styles and their sometimes sweet interactions have viewers tuning in. Roy Chiu has certainly played the domineering boss before. Shrugging off the age gap, the two were also praised for how well they match up on screen.
Just take a look at a recent episode of Dong Na, her mum and Gu Fei in the car which gave everyone all the feels. Dong Na was admiring the passing scenery and the glorious spring blossoms in full bloom. “The beauty of nature forever makes you think that it’s great to be alive.” Gu Fei who was driving the car asked “do you like it?” After Dong Na nods her head and gives an affirmative answer, Gu Fei makes a U-turn and says “if you like it, then we’ll have to admire it once again”.
Is anyone watching My Treasure? What do you guys think of the drama so far?
Seriously
Um, I don’t know how this article was even written. She’s 17, in most civilized society she’s a minor, underage. The fact that author of this article, is describing the incredible chemistry or giving “the feels”, like wtf? “Shrugging off the gap”, seriously wtf is wrong with this person? There are so many problematic scenarios with this drama (from the description in the article), 17 year old in a relationship with an older 39 year old man. The man is her boss to, NO! This is not appropriate, do not romanticize an unequal balanced relationship. How is it BL dramas are regulated for context but THIS is appropriate to the viewing public in China?
digicrest1970
In the TV drama she is not 17 but a fresh account graduate who is 20 plus…
Seriously
You are SERIOUSLY missing the point, does not matter if she’s acting in role of twenty something when in reality she’s only 17. Shame on the producers and management company who thought this was appropriate.
Lovehj
I don’t feel comfortable about this. They should have cast someone over 18. I wanted to watch because of good review but I couldn’t stomach that in real life she’s 17. I don’t want to watch her kiss scenes with a much older guy. If the love interest is 19 or 20 I think I would feel fine about it.
Baobao
Exactly it’s about her real age. Ughh. I guess it’s legal age in China? Can’t stomach it 17 is still an underaged teenager in most of thecworld. It’s different case with Shen Yue and Zhao Lu Si who were about 21/22 years old when they paired with much older actors.
Ella
16 is the age of consent in many countries, including US and UK
Ella
You obviously haven’t seen this well acted series. The romance is very tame, tamer than any American teenage movies. Seriously there’s not even a kiss.
Ella
Actually in most civilized society, age of consent is 16. She’s 17, which is not considered a minor.
I remember reading lots of romance books from the UK where the guys are mid-30s to 40s while the heroine is 16 or 17.
Not to say that I agree with that but it’s actually quite prevalent in all society.
In any case, this 17 year old did an excellent job of acting mature in this series where she’s supposed to be 20s. She acts more mature than other older FLs from other dramas.
Seriously
Let’s put this argument to rest.YOU are WRONG, period! There is no intelligent modern day society that condones the age of consent of 16/17. Your logic is backwards, it belongs in the past. Please do not try to justify pedophile by romanticizing thus drama series. YOU ARE WRONG, read the room. Please do not reply, as you are clearly unstable.
EmWhy
I totally agree with you… there r other C-dramas where the actress IS a minor playing the lead in romantic drama and again you read that same “in the drama she is not 16 she plays a graduate…etc..” I really don’t understand how these people don’t get it, how doesn’t it bother them !! Shame on the producers, shame on the parents too
Shazzytree
Have you watch it? It is a very good drama. Seriously. Give it a chance. You miss a wonderful character Qiu Dong Na played by vickey chen. A total admirable empowered girl. If i have a daughter, i want her to be as strong and smart as her.
Qiu Dong Na is a university graduate, in almost mid 20s, a stubborn hard working girl who loves her mom dearly and care for others. And the final challenge to face his scumbag dad is the real highlight. The most challenging obstacle a “daughter” has to face and she face it head on.
Roy Chui character as Gui Fei, an upright boss in mid 30s, played an excellent and important role as Qiu Dong Na mentor and guidance in her career. And in return Qiu Dong Na guide him to face his past.
The director do a good job in minding their age gap.
The writer write a very excellent script in expressing their deep and sincere affinity.
They do not need those elaborate kissing or hugging or skin-ship scenes to show their deep connection and understanding. They don’t even have a kissing scene in these.
I’m a fan of kdrama and been watching it for 2 decades but believe me, i’m legit a T drama fan after watching “My Treasure” . This drama really deserve bit name treasure. With this drama quality, I believe there are lots of jewel in T drama and i’m digging it for sure.
XZF
@ Seriously:
Chase She wrote this article and it’s ok that you don’t like it. You can debate, make comment or disagree with it. I have noticed you often used very strong language or kind of attacking people. It would be nice if you can make it more friendly for everyone who is joining in the debate. Thank you!
Seriously
Do tell what was so offensive to your sensitive ears? GTFO with your strong language and I do not find opposing pedophile attacking people, THANK YOU, lol.
Baobao
17 with a 39 year old? Nope nope. I can take age difference pairs but 17 is still a minor!! If she is 20+ then it’s still tolerable. What is the drama thinking? Agree with the above how can this be regulated? She’s practically a minor school girl pairing with a 22 year older uncle!
Anon
This is my reaction too. I think the entertainment industry should ban all romantic roles played by a minor and an adult. Honestly, if I were Roy Chiu, I would feel squeamish. He’s old enough to be her father. (Sorry if I sound like I am asking for more censorship, but I do believe there has to be limits.)
YMI
Ewww at that age gap. Thank god most of the comments here are sensible. We should not be romanticizing large age gaps. We have enough old men preying on young girls in real life, media should NOT be normalizing these types of relationships.
HL
She is so young…
reallyworried
Yes the age gap is pretty disgusting. The biggest problem is she’s only 17!!!!! This is illegal and the guy character in real life is called a PEDOFILE and a predator! It’s not cute nor romantic.
Cherry
Gross, Chinese media and Cnetz always promote pedophile with you g girls and older MEN. BUT, Let it be 28 yr old Dilraba and 21 yr old Wu Lei in The Long Ballad, they have a heart attack. 2 Adults in a drama together. Now they dig this underage girl with this damn near 40yr old man. This makes me sick 🤢🤮
Ella
Check your facts first. American movies have huge age gaps in love interests all the time.
Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray have a 34 year age gap in a movie they did together.
Emma Stone and Colin Firth had 28 year age gap in another film.
16 year old Scarlett Johansson was paired with 46 year old Billy Bob Thornton
The list goes on. Hollywood was notorious for pairing very old guys with young girls.
Seriously
You’re very delusional, all your examples are with actress who were legally adults. The movie you referenced, Lost in Translation was not meant as romantic relationship. More as mentorship. Hollywood was notorious for extremely problematic issues, hence the me too movement. But you seem to approve to of these pairs still?
Ella
Yup Hollywood definitely has problems and they’re supposedly civilized.
Seriously
I’m sorry but you’re DUMB not naive nor clueless but DUMB. Because you are seeking to legitimize your view of pedophile by your rationale of nationalism. Plain DUMB.
Bree
I personally love the older woman younger man trope. There are a lot more of that trope in C drama, where they don’t make a big deal of it and they’re equal partners. In American films, they’re given the derogatory name of cougar.