Overall, it was fantastic! Gulangyu Island has a beautiful environment, and I highly recommend staying on the island and spending two days exploring at your leisure. One day is too tiring... Also, it seems like you don't need to make reservations in advance during the off-season. The wax apples were not very tasty, and remember to wear sunscreen in the hot weather...
Deng Chao even joked in the comments section of her long post: "It's too long, everyone's busy."
Furthermore, Deng Chao had previously asked Sun Li what she wanted as a wedding gift, to which Sun Li replied, "Just don't talk to me, let me have a quiet day."