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People may think that Yiming having feelings for Ziru may be sudden and out of the blue. But imo, it was gradual and was surely gonna happen. Maybe even inevitable.
At some point, Yiming might be harboring some sort of feelings towards Ziru already aka he has a crush!!
At some point, Yiming might be harboring some sort of feelings towards Ziru already aka he has a crush!!
Because first and foremost: The foundation of their relationship. When they had no one, the other was willing to listen. This was a huge thing for Yiming whose job was to fix people's shit even when he had his own problems.
Wang Ziru was Chen Yiming’s breath of fresh air.
Wang Ziru was Chen Yiming’s breath of fresh air.
In the drunk scene, it was clear that Yiming had taken a liking to Ziru. He really liked how things changed between them when Ziru asked him to call her Ziru-jie outside work.
So we really can say he formed some sort of attachment to her from then.
So we really can say he formed some sort of attachment to her from then.
And Ziru being so honest that night probably has something to do with it too. Now, she isn’t just Wang Ziru, the president of the company he works for. Ziru is now a friend too.
I know I keep saying this but one thing Ziru has been doing consistently is to make sure Yiming is appreciated and that he’s aware of his good points.
Also, she is very careful and considerate of his feelings.
Also, she is very careful and considerate of his feelings.
For someone who only got shit for being concerned and had his words twisted, wouldn’t this be a huge thing?
This scene in particular. Ziru didn’t want to put Yiming in a dilemma. She considered his feelings without jeopardizing the Lubao deal. And this was what pushed Yiming to do the reports on his own.
So we can really say Yiming admires Wang-zong (and her judgment of things).
So we can really say Yiming admires Wang-zong (and her judgment of things).
The next thing that happened? Yiming gets promoted. He goes to Ziru to confirm bc wth is this? He just joined the company AND YET.
When Ziru was done with her little speech, Yiming watched her go more than he really should. If that isn't him being *__* then idk anymore.
When Ziru was done with her little speech, Yiming watched her go more than he really should. If that isn't him being *__* then idk anymore.
And this was why I said that two seconds from EP. 1 is important. It was the same look he gave her. https://twitter.com/renontheworld/status/1318917430421286912
Then Yiming’s life goes haywire. Again. Ziru sees Yiming in all his disheveled glory and really calls him out for working longer hours. Yiming tried to deny it but ZIru just looked at him with the don’t give me that BS stare.
Post-break up Yiming was also the time Ziru sent that takeaway secretly. Although yeah, Yiming might have known it. And what did he do? He kept the receipt like the sentimental hoe that he is (remember the photo board at his all apartment?)
In all those months since the break-up, it was so obvious that he was unhappy and just dragging himself to do things. But none of his friends even tried to pull him out of that unkempt state.
Not until Ziru took matters into her own hands. (An excuse to put my fave shot hehe)
Not until Ziru took matters into her own hands. (An excuse to put my fave shot hehe)
Another turning point for them would be the salon ep. Obviously, Ziru cannot stand seeing this Yiming anymore, so she ordered him to go with her somewhere. Ziru seems annoyed at this whole thing, and although she really isn’t saying anything, he still kept glancing her way.
"This is the Chen Yiming that wants to overturn the strategy of the Tianyi Group. This is the deputy director I value the most."
POWERFUL WORDS FROM ZIRU! And I think he held on to that.
And yk how you get a haircut when you want to move on from something? This might be it too.
POWERFUL WORDS FROM ZIRU! And I think he held on to that.
And yk how you get a haircut when you want to move on from something? This might be it too.
From this point on, the way Yiming was so *___* at Ziru is now more apparent. This was a very lively Yiming after they fixed Ziru’s wire problem. All sunshine and bright smiles.
And so begins his new problem: Ziru occupying his thoughts.
He was with his friends and yet something made him remember that talk with Ziru. It’s also interesting to note how he took that shot straight after the flashback.
He was with his friends and yet something made him remember that talk with Ziru. It’s also interesting to note how he took that shot straight after the flashback.
And then this talk about the fishes. At first, I thought that him gripping that clipboard tightly was because he was uncomfortable in Ziru’s presence. But 18391238 rewatches later, I can definitely say, he is nervous and has been KDJFLKDS inside.
It made more sense when after, Ziru asked him to go shopping with her because he has good taste. Yiming became more nervous that he stuttered!
Then there was a pause that he didn't know what to do until Ziru asked him to go back to work (in which he seemed lost still) :')
Then there was a pause that he didn't know what to do until Ziru asked him to go back to work (in which he seemed lost still) :')
Now that explains this glorious shot we got. Yiming was trying to calm down inside the elevator. He really was hyperventilating.
Next stage of Yiming’s crush: Being distracted.
He really wasn’t going to the meeting but at the last second, he decided to. Why? Probably to see Ziru. Because he had to repeat “In Wang-zong’s office?”
And look, he really can’t sit still.
He really wasn’t going to the meeting but at the last second, he decided to. Why? Probably to see Ziru. Because he had to repeat “In Wang-zong’s office?”
And look, he really can’t sit still.
Going to the meeting, he seemed sorta nervous? And then he slowed down when he reached Ziru’s office.
And he seemed disappointed? When they told him Wang-zong won’t be attending the meeting.
And he seemed disappointed? When they told him Wang-zong won’t be attending the meeting.
The face of the man that was disappointed awww
An interesting shot.
Yiming being distracted and his thoughts going to Ziru. The camera zooms in to all things related to Ziru. To me this is sorta a confirmation that his admiration isn’t for Wang-zong alone anymore. He is now aware that he sees her as Ziru.
Yiming being distracted and his thoughts going to Ziru. The camera zooms in to all things related to Ziru. To me this is sorta a confirmation that his admiration isn’t for Wang-zong alone anymore. He is now aware that he sees her as Ziru.
I’m not sure how Yiming was able to conclude his feelings during a meeting but he did! Hence he asked for Ziru’s schedule. This makes me believe that he really knows that Ziru had been (lowkey) flirting with him and is also aware of his own feelings.
That is why he asked Ziru out. We never really knew what it was about. But all signs have been pointing to Ziru having feelings and he just needed confirmation himself. https://twitter.com/RenOnTheWorld/status/1319673868223610885
But then we all know Ziru has been avoiding him and hasn’t been answering his calls :( So he thinks maybe he had been wrong all along :( that humourless smile :(
Also fun fact: Apart from Annie, he also knows Ziru’s driver’s number haha
Also fun fact: Apart from Annie, he also knows Ziru’s driver’s number haha
Another fun fact Sapphite pointed out: When Ziru finally answered the call, Yiming really said, “If you don’t answer I will call the police.”
Really Yiming? Why do you have to go to the extremes? You were that worried? You really care so much huh?
Really Yiming? Why do you have to go to the extremes? You were that worried? You really care so much huh?
Anyway going back, the next time he sees Ziru in the elevator, he was kinda sulky? He really said when Ziru asked about that thing he needs to be solved that there’s no need anymore. It’s fine.
(I will talk about this separately someday bc important!!!)
(I will talk about this separately someday bc important!!!)
Annnd we have reached this scene. If you asked Yiming, he can wax poetic about Ziru all day. Please tell me, if he already didn’t have feelings, then what is this?
He really has been observing Ziru for longer than we realised.
He really has been observing Ziru for longer than we realised.
Another thing that struck me: Yiming wasn’t really surprised at Ziru’s confession. More like what he had been thinking has been confirmed. Except it was really confusing so he did not know what to say and just kept drinking his shots.
When Ziru said that even with her feelings, they will stay as friends, that she will still be his Ziru-jie, and he can still talk about things with her, pay attention to his expression.
He did not like it one bit.
He did not like it one bit.
“After drinking this glass of beer, the story is over.”
Yiming did not drink. He didn’t want it to be over BECAUSE FEELINGS !!!!!
Thank you Sapphite and Mariana for pointing out this important detail
Yiming did not drink. He didn’t want it to be over BECAUSE FEELINGS !!!!!
Thank you Sapphite and Mariana for pointing out this important detail
And I reiterate: YIMING DID NOT REJECT ZIRU
While Ziru sorta gave a finality to this, that she will love him from afar, a part of Yiming cannot accept. He wanted to chase her! But then his feelings were all over the place so no words came out :( https://twitter.com/renontheworld/status/1316715542800035840
While Ziru sorta gave a finality to this, that she will love him from afar, a part of Yiming cannot accept. He wanted to chase her! But then his feelings were all over the place so no words came out :( https://twitter.com/renontheworld/status/1316715542800035840
The genius that he is run away because he was so overwhelmed. He really looked lost while playing the bubbles.
He also needed more time to think about his feelings and what does he even want from this. (Maybe doubts too since he just got out of a long-term relationship.)
He also needed more time to think about his feelings and what does he even want from this. (Maybe doubts too since he just got out of a long-term relationship.)
And that, my friends, is how we know Yiming’s feelings aren’t random and they are real and valid.
Thank you @softtoki and @MarLaridae for always talking about these things
Thank you @softtoki and @MarLaridae for always talking about these things
