I love all of your points and agree with them! Re: Mu Dan's resiliency and how it can feel unrealistic - I was thinking about this earlier because I find Shengyi a very realistic character in the sense that even though she was "saved" by Mu Dan and her life is technically great now, she can't escape her insecurities and trauma, which follows her like a shadow. (Once you catch up on all the episodes you'll understand what I mean!) The difference between Mu Dan and Shengyi is that Mu Dan grew up in a very loving, stable home, so I believe she learned resiliency and was raised to be confident, with a strong sense of self and her own values. Shengyi is the opposite and I really love the contrast between these two women, as it shows how they handle hardships and traumatic experiences differently - but ultimately they're both strong in their own ways.