It's interesting that he picks the Sundial this time, after the Awl gave him visions last. He does spend a moment looking between the two Hallows, apparently choosing - maybe he goes for the Sundial because it's actually proved useful twice recently, as defence against Ye Zun and then healing Zhao Yunlan's eyes?
But it's never actually given him visions, has it? I'm not sure what he's thinking. It's interesting that the effects are so much worse than at the start, too -- I wonder if that's his body reacting more, or if the Dial itself is growing in power (maybe now it's around other Hallows? it did grow in size as soon as they brought it to the SID, maybe in response to being in the general vicinity of the Lantern and the Brush?).
Yeah, but for the viewer, him saying he hasn't received a report from Dixing in a while is a hint that the Regent's attempt to contain Ye Zun, which we heard about last week, did not go well ...
I don't quite get that. How so? Do you mean it implies the Regent is inundated with Ye Zun's forces and can't get to the fax?
Love this bit that shows off Ya Qing's philosophy: "Now that you've chosen your side, you should be loyal for life." She's not opportunistic in her alliance; she's committed. Which makes it harder for her to turn back on it, even as things get more and more unpalatable to her later ...
It makes sense that the deeper in she is, the harder it is to stop. All that darkness has to be worth it to justify itself.
but she's unapologetically geeking out over it and having fun, and it draws him in. She's good for him!
And in return, he's a moral centre (telling her they can't STEAL A CAR ON THEIR WEDDING DAY, lol). They work together so well. *sniffles along with Xiao Guo*
And regarding him promising her to always pick up within five rings, even if we didn't know what was coming, this would be VERY blatant foreshadowing. *g*
I think that might be a standard promise of devotion? I heard it in another drama too. But yes, definitely foreshadowing, too.
(Aside: every time I hear this line, I think about my mum - when I call her, sometimes it rings ten times on my side until she picks up, and she says it only rang two or three times on her end!)
Ha, technology, man!
Wang Xiangyang puts the ring on Bai Suxia's right hand. Is that where engagement rings go in China? (Here, they go on the left hand; wedding rings go on the right.)
Oh, really? In NZ they both go on the left hand. Engagement and wedding rings share a finger. (Idk about China.)
Shen Wei's explanation of the code goes entirely over my head.
Hee! Me too. I absolutely take their word for it.
Love the whole confrontation with the Crows:
Yesss, all those things!
Zhao Xinci isn't even tied up. He just wakes up and walks out. If the others had been more distracted, could he just have waltzed right out?
Ha, maybe! Not exactly a crack team. Maybe they're overconfident because of their powers...
Also, Zhao Xinci saying his life is dedicated to the protection of humanity and he knows no fear - great speech, but maybe don't antagonise the violent Dixing kidnapper?!
LOL, it's astounding that he has a role that involves diplomacy! *g*
The only thing that would have made Sha Ya let go would have been Hua Yuzhu actually telling her what happened, and since I don't understand her silence at all, I have no idea what might have made her speak.
That makes sense.
I expect interfering and causing trouble in Haixing that Shen Wei would have to deal with was just a side benefit. *g*
Oh, ha, I hadn't put this together with the purse snatchers Shen Wei stops when he first comes to Haixing... but I probably should have, huh?
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But it's never actually given him visions, has it? I'm not sure what he's thinking. It's interesting that the effects are so much worse than at the start, too -- I wonder if that's his body reacting more, or if the Dial itself is growing in power (maybe now it's around other Hallows? it did grow in size as soon as they brought it to the SID, maybe in response to being in the general vicinity of the Lantern and the Brush?).
Yeah, but for the viewer, him saying he hasn't received a report from Dixing in a while is a hint that the Regent's attempt to contain Ye Zun, which we heard about last week, did not go well ...
I don't quite get that. How so? Do you mean it implies the Regent is inundated with Ye Zun's forces and can't get to the fax?
Love this bit that shows off Ya Qing's philosophy: "Now that you've chosen your side, you should be loyal for life." She's not opportunistic in her alliance; she's committed. Which makes it harder for her to turn back on it, even as things get more and more unpalatable to her later ...
It makes sense that the deeper in she is, the harder it is to stop. All that darkness has to be worth it to justify itself.
but she's unapologetically geeking out over it and having fun, and it draws him in. She's good for him!
And in return, he's a moral centre (telling her they can't STEAL A CAR ON THEIR WEDDING DAY, lol). They work together so well. *sniffles along with Xiao Guo*
And regarding him promising her to always pick up within five rings, even if we didn't know what was coming, this would be VERY blatant foreshadowing. *g*
I think that might be a standard promise of devotion? I heard it in another drama too. But yes, definitely foreshadowing, too.
(Aside: every time I hear this line, I think about my mum - when I call her, sometimes it rings ten times on my side until she picks up, and she says it only rang two or three times on her end!)
Ha, technology, man!
Wang Xiangyang puts the ring on Bai Suxia's right hand. Is that where engagement rings go in China? (Here, they go on the left hand; wedding rings go on the right.)
Oh, really? In NZ they both go on the left hand. Engagement and wedding rings share a finger. (Idk about China.)
Shen Wei's explanation of the code goes entirely over my head.
Hee! Me too. I absolutely take their word for it.
Love the whole confrontation with the Crows:
Yesss, all those things!
Zhao Xinci isn't even tied up. He just wakes up and walks out. If the others had been more distracted, could he just have waltzed right out?
Ha, maybe! Not exactly a crack team. Maybe they're overconfident because of their powers...
Also, Zhao Xinci saying his life is dedicated to the protection of humanity and he knows no fear - great speech, but maybe don't antagonise the violent Dixing kidnapper?!
LOL, it's astounding that he has a role that involves diplomacy! *g*
The only thing that would have made Sha Ya let go would have been Hua Yuzhu actually telling her what happened, and since I don't understand her silence at all, I have no idea what might have made her speak.
That makes sense.
I expect interfering and causing trouble in Haixing that Shen Wei would have to deal with was just a side benefit. *g*
Oh, ha, I hadn't put this together with the purse snatchers Shen Wei stops when he first comes to Haixing... but I probably should have, huh?
Haha, OMG, SO much! Poor Shen Wei. *g*
*pets him forever*