The Tea ☕
Okay friends, buckle up because Faded Through Love, I Threw It Away is serving DRAMA with a capital D. This is the story of Shen Zhiyi, who has attempted suicide one hundred and eight times (yes, you read that right) to get her cold husband Pei Siyu’s attention. And spoiler alert: it never worked. Not once.
The Setup
Our girl Zhiyi wakes up in the hospital after suicide attempt #108 with convenient amnesia. She doesn’t remember:
- Her toxic husband Pei Siyu
- Her terrible parents who prefer her adopted sister
- The fact that she’s been living in a personal hell for YEARS
And honestly? Best thing that ever happened to her.
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The Backstory (Because It’s MESSY)
Here’s where it gets spicy:
- Pei Siyu was in love with Zhiyi’s adopted sister, Shen Qingwan
- He got drunk at a wedding and went to the wrong room (oops)
- He accidentally slept with Zhiyi instead
- They got married, but he’s been treating her like she doesn’t exist ever since
- Meanwhile, Zhiyi has been desperately trying to win his love through increasingly dramatic suicide attempts
- Her own parents literally favor the adopted daughter and cook special meals for her while telling Zhiyi to “reflect on herself” in the hospital
Toxicity level: OFF THE CHARTS 🚩
The Glow-Up
Post-amnesia Zhiyi is a COMPLETELY different person. She:
- Refuses to donate blood to her adopted sister (the audacity!)
- Calls a lawyer to draft divorce papers
- Applies for immigration to leave the country
- Starts living her best life
- Gets a whole new identity and opens a successful restaurant abroad
The best part? Pei Siyu is SHOOK. This man has been taking her for granted for years, and suddenly she’s gone. No more suicide attempts. No more begging for his attention. Just… peace out. ✌️
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Of course, once Zhiyi stops chasing, Pei Siyu starts chasing HER. Classic.
Enter Wang Lin (nicknamed Menglin), a sweet junior from university who’s been carrying a torch for Zhiyi. He:
- Actually cares about her wellbeing
- Supports her dreams
- Treats her like a queen (literally calls her “senior sister”)
- Is totally down to marry her
The second male lead energy is STRONG with this one.
The Villain
Shen Qingwan, the adopted sister, is absolutely UNHINGED. She:
- Manipulated the family for years
- Had Pei Siyu wrapped around her finger
- Goes full psycho when she realizes she’s losing control
- Literally tries to STAB everyone at a birthday party
- Gets arrested and sentenced to life in prison (deserved)
The Drama Highlights
Most Infuriating Moment: When Pei Siyu kisses Zhiyi just to manipulate her into donating blood to Qingwan. The AUDACITY.
Most Satisfying Moment: When Zhiyi hands Pei Siyu the divorce papers and he realizes he’s actually losing her.
Most Heartbreaking Moment: Reading Zhiyi’s diary entries where she counted each suicide attempt and kept hoping he’d love her.
Best Character Development: Zhiyi going from a desperate, suicidal doormat to a confident, successful restaurant owner who doesn’t need anyone’s validation.
The Ratings Breakdown
🌶️ Spice Level: 2/5
Don’t come here expecting steamy scenes. There’s ONE manipulative kiss early on, and that’s about it. This is all about emotional torture and eventual healing.
💔 Angst Level: 5/5
This drama will PUT YOU THROUGH IT. The first half is watching someone destroy themselves for a man who couldn’t care less. Have tissues ready.
😤 Frustration Level: 4.5/5
You will want to reach through the screen and shake everyone. The parents are terrible. Pei Siyu is THE WORST. Qingwan is psychotic. It’s infuriating in the best way.
😌 Healing Arc: 4/5
The second half is all about Zhiyi finding herself, building a life abroad, and realizing she never needed any of these toxic people. Very satisfying.
🎭 Acting Quality: 3.5/5
Solid performances, especially the FL selling both the desperate “before” and confident “after” versions of herself.
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Who Should Watch This?
✅ Perfect For:
- Revenge drama enthusiasts
- People who love a good glow-up story
- Anyone who’s ever wanted to see a doormat FL finally get her spine back
- Second ML supporters (though it’s a bit ambiguous)
- Those who enjoy watching toxic men grovel
❌ Skip If:
- You need high spice/romance levels
- Suicide attempts as a plot device trigger you
- You can’t handle toxic family dynamics
- You want a straightforward happy ending (it’s bittersweet)
The Verdict
Faded Through Love, I Threw It Away is a wild ride from start to finish. It’s not perfect—the pacing can be rushed, and some plot points are over-the-top even for a C-drama. But watching Shen Zhiyi transform from a woman who attempted suicide 108 times for a man’s attention to someone who walks away with her head held high? Chef’s kiss.
The amnesia trope actually WORKS here because it’s not about remembering the romance—it’s about forgetting the trauma and finally being free to live.
Final Score: 7.0/10
A solid watch for anyone who loves a good revenge/healing arc, even if the romance takes a backseat to personal growth.
Trigger Warnings: Multiple suicide attempts (108 to be exact), emotional abuse, toxic family dynamics, attempted murder, stabbing
The Final Take
This drama asks the question: What would happen if you could forget all the pain and start fresh? And the answer is: You’d finally realize you deserve better.
Whether you’re here for the drama, the revenge, or just to see a toxic man finally face consequences, Faded Through Love, I Threw It Away delivers. Just maybe have some ice cream ready for the emotional journey.
Would I recommend? Yes, but know what you’re signing up for. This is a healing drama wrapped in a revenge plot, and sometimes that’s exactly what we need.
Have you watched Embers in the Wind? Let me know your thoughts! Team Wang Lin or Team Pei Siyu (lol jk, no one’s Team Pei Siyu)? Drop a comment below!
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