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Focus on: Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan mutual apology scene (Episode 15)
Location of scene: Episode 15, 6:00-7:08
Context: Cong Bo has hacked into the SID and found the video feed from the secret camera (hidden in the banner Zhao Yunlan had Chu Shuzhi deliver to Shen Wei in episode 6) in Shen Wei's office at Dragon City University. Cong Bo witnesses Shen Wei using his powers and takes the evidence to Zhao Yunlan to demand transparency from the SID or he'll expose the truth to the public.
Scene description:
The scene opens with a close-up shot of Shen Wei's hands on his knees. His fingers move a little. He is sitting on Zhao Yunlan's sofa.
When we see his face, he's looking down, tense. He takes a breath.
Zhao Yunlan is sitting across the room, leaning on the table separating the kitchen from the living area, facing him. He looks up, looks down, awkward.
Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan say, "I'm sorry," simultaneously.
Zhao Yunlan seems surprised that Shen Wei apologized.
Shen Wei says that he doesn't understand electronic devices (我对电子机械实在太不敏感了) and if he hadn't been negligent, Cong Bo couldn't have taken advantage and recorded him.
Zhao Yunlan winces and throws his head back. He tells Shen Wei, "That's not your fault. When all is said and done, it's my fault." (哎哟, 这些锅不用你背. 归根结底还是怨我, 要不是我给你办公室装一个摄像头, 丛波这小子怎么可能乘虚而入啊.)
Shen Wei looks at him.
Zhao Yunlan says if he hadn't installed the camera in Shen Wei's office, Cong Bo couldn't have taken advantage of it.
Shen Wei says the matter has to be resolved as soon as possible. When Zhu Jiu recovers (from being shot by Zhao Yunlan in episode 13), he could reappear at any time. Shen Wei doesn't want another enemy at his back.
Zhao Yunlan agrees, and his manner changes a bit, more confident.
He stands up and walks over to the sofa. He says he asked Lin Jing to check some things out because he had a flash of inspiration.
He sits beside Shen Wei on the sofa, drawing his legs up with his feet on the seat.
He says he may have found a way. If things go well, they won't just avoid an attack on two fronts but kill two birds with one stone. (如果事情顺利的话, 我们非但不会腹背受敌, 反而会一举两得.)
Shen Wei shifts on the sofa to look at him. He doesn't seem entirely convinced by Zhao Yunlan's confidence.
Why I love this scene:
I love the substance of the scene. The mutual apology always gets to me. It is sincere on both sides, and I love that Zhao Yunlan rightly takes responsibility. His reaction to Shen Wei taking the blame shows Zhao Yunlan knows he's in the wrong, and he's unhappy that Shen Wei is blaming himself. Then, apologies over, they move on to practicalities. Shen Wei doesn't want to be surrounded by enemies, and Zhao Yunlan had already thought of a way to take care of Cong Bo (if his plan works).
I love the body language in the scene. This is the first time we see Shen Wei without glasses in Zhao Yunlan's apartment. That was startling to me the first time. I think it says a lot about how far their relationship has come that Shen Wei no longer wears glasses when he's alone with Zhao Yunlan.
The way Shen Wei sits conveys how he feels responsible for what happened. Zhao Yunlan is about as openly sprawled as anyone can be while sitting on a stool, and his feet are bare, but he's not exactly relaxed. Once they're past the apologies, he makes the move by getting up and going to sit on the sofa, physically sending the message: I'm beside you in this. We'll solve this together.
There is so much intimacy in their body language in this scene.
I love how the scene looks. Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan look beautiful in it. The close-up on Shen Wei's hands is such an excellent opening shot, immediately setting the mood (along with the background music). I am weak for when Zhao Yunlan stands up and we get the nice distance view of his long, skinny body when he walks to the sofa. (Also, shout-out to the underlighting in the coffee table that lights his face here.) We get some great views of Zhao Yunlan's endlessly fascinating apartment. And there's Shen Wei in the dark blue shirt without glasses... siiiiiigh So much for the eyes to feast upon.
Questions:
How did Shen Wei find out about being filmed? If Zhao Yunlan told him, how do you imagine that conversation happened to lead up to this scene?
Why was the camera still in Shen Wei's office after Zhao Yunlan discovered Shen Wei's identity? Do you think he forgot about it?
When you first saw this scene, were you surprised when Zhao Yunlan took responsibility for the problem? Why or why not?
What's your favorite detail about Zhao Yunlan's apartment?
Context: Cong Bo has hacked into the SID and found the video feed from the secret camera (hidden in the banner Zhao Yunlan had Chu Shuzhi deliver to Shen Wei in episode 6) in Shen Wei's office at Dragon City University. Cong Bo witnesses Shen Wei using his powers and takes the evidence to Zhao Yunlan to demand transparency from the SID or he'll expose the truth to the public.
Scene description:
The scene opens with a close-up shot of Shen Wei's hands on his knees. His fingers move a little. He is sitting on Zhao Yunlan's sofa.
When we see his face, he's looking down, tense. He takes a breath.
Zhao Yunlan is sitting across the room, leaning on the table separating the kitchen from the living area, facing him. He looks up, looks down, awkward.
Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan say, "I'm sorry," simultaneously.
Zhao Yunlan seems surprised that Shen Wei apologized.
Shen Wei says that he doesn't understand electronic devices (我对电子机械实在太不敏感了) and if he hadn't been negligent, Cong Bo couldn't have taken advantage and recorded him.
Zhao Yunlan winces and throws his head back. He tells Shen Wei, "That's not your fault. When all is said and done, it's my fault." (哎哟, 这些锅不用你背. 归根结底还是怨我, 要不是我给你办公室装一个摄像头, 丛波这小子怎么可能乘虚而入啊.)
Shen Wei looks at him.
Zhao Yunlan says if he hadn't installed the camera in Shen Wei's office, Cong Bo couldn't have taken advantage of it.
Shen Wei says the matter has to be resolved as soon as possible. When Zhu Jiu recovers (from being shot by Zhao Yunlan in episode 13), he could reappear at any time. Shen Wei doesn't want another enemy at his back.
Zhao Yunlan agrees, and his manner changes a bit, more confident.
He stands up and walks over to the sofa. He says he asked Lin Jing to check some things out because he had a flash of inspiration.
He sits beside Shen Wei on the sofa, drawing his legs up with his feet on the seat.
He says he may have found a way. If things go well, they won't just avoid an attack on two fronts but kill two birds with one stone. (如果事情顺利的话, 我们非但不会腹背受敌, 反而会一举两得.)
Shen Wei shifts on the sofa to look at him. He doesn't seem entirely convinced by Zhao Yunlan's confidence.
Why I love this scene:
I love the substance of the scene. The mutual apology always gets to me. It is sincere on both sides, and I love that Zhao Yunlan rightly takes responsibility. His reaction to Shen Wei taking the blame shows Zhao Yunlan knows he's in the wrong, and he's unhappy that Shen Wei is blaming himself. Then, apologies over, they move on to practicalities. Shen Wei doesn't want to be surrounded by enemies, and Zhao Yunlan had already thought of a way to take care of Cong Bo (if his plan works).
I love the body language in the scene. This is the first time we see Shen Wei without glasses in Zhao Yunlan's apartment. That was startling to me the first time. I think it says a lot about how far their relationship has come that Shen Wei no longer wears glasses when he's alone with Zhao Yunlan.
The way Shen Wei sits conveys how he feels responsible for what happened. Zhao Yunlan is about as openly sprawled as anyone can be while sitting on a stool, and his feet are bare, but he's not exactly relaxed. Once they're past the apologies, he makes the move by getting up and going to sit on the sofa, physically sending the message: I'm beside you in this. We'll solve this together.
There is so much intimacy in their body language in this scene.
I love how the scene looks. Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan look beautiful in it. The close-up on Shen Wei's hands is such an excellent opening shot, immediately setting the mood (along with the background music). I am weak for when Zhao Yunlan stands up and we get the nice distance view of his long, skinny body when he walks to the sofa. (Also, shout-out to the underlighting in the coffee table that lights his face here.) We get some great views of Zhao Yunlan's endlessly fascinating apartment. And there's Shen Wei in the dark blue shirt without glasses... siiiiiigh So much for the eyes to feast upon.
Questions:
How did Shen Wei find out about being filmed? If Zhao Yunlan told him, how do you imagine that conversation happened to lead up to this scene?
Why was the camera still in Shen Wei's office after Zhao Yunlan discovered Shen Wei's identity? Do you think he forgot about it?
When you first saw this scene, were you surprised when Zhao Yunlan took responsibility for the problem? Why or why not?
What's your favorite detail about Zhao Yunlan's apartment?