Group 1 - The short drama "Orange is Lucky" concludes with a significant departure from the tragic elements of the original novel "The Orange Has Ripened," transforming the female protagonist into a successful businesswoman [1] - The adaptation has sparked nostalgia for the earlier TV series "The Orange Has Ripened," directed by Li Shaohong, which maintained the original's somber tone and critically reflected on the nature of love [2][4] - The 2002 TV series became a ratings champion, achieving a peak viewership rating of 10.33, and popularized the "Xiuhua costume," which remains a staple in traditional Chinese weddings [3] Group 2 - The narrative of "The Orange Has Ripened" is a complete tragedy, where innocent characters become victims of fate, and even the so-called "walking dead" experience despair from shattered beliefs [28] - The story critiques the concept of love, revealing that characters often use love as a means to achieve their goals, blurring the lines between genuine affection and manipulation [41][46] - The female protagonist, Xiuhua, embodies the struggle for self-identity and freedom within a patriarchal society, ultimately facing dire consequences for her desires [52][54]