Starring Role in This Woeful Drama

A Woeful Drama (苦情剧): a specific type of melodramatic story where the female protagonist forgives, sacrifices, and endures hardships without complaint. Eventually, she receives a fulfilling and happy ending when her tormentors grow old and powerless so she forgives them. Mercury reading her role’s script: Forgives? Sacrifices? Endures? Bah! Even if you kiss my feet, I won’t bend my back and kneel! Readers guide: Steadfast, cynical heroine staying true to her beliefs; No CP; Themes of independence, freedom of choice and body autonomy;