The "handsomeness" of a young man from Beijing and the "sassy"ness of a young lady from Shanghai:
The most sophisticated people fall in love with the seemingly ungrateful, and in the process reinvent each other.
From "Why are you like this" to "It's okay for you to be like this", to "It's fine for you to be like this".
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Chen Jing, the "cool" method for men in Beijing:
- Appearance: Short hair but neatly trimmed sideburns, single eyelids but sharp, clear jawline, a bit cold when not smiling, and a very shallow dimple on the right side of the face when smiling
- Height 18cm, because he often carries a camera, his shoulders and back have nice lines, and he looks stylish even in a simple white T-shirt
- Daily wear: "Classic and casual" - LVC retro denim jacket, Converse 1970s, and an old Shanghai brand watch passed down from my father on my wrist
- Temperament: Relaxed like growing up in an alley, but not arrogant; sensitive as an artist, but not pretentious. The one that belongs to "I am clear at heart but too lazy to care about it"
- In fact, he can speak French (his mother is a diplomat), but he feels that "showing off" is boring and he only shows his skills when necessary.
- The documentary has won international awards and is known as "Chen Yijing" in the industry because he can always capture the most touching moments and is good at telling complete stories with long shots.
- Drinking will make your face hurt but you won't be shy. When you are drunk, you will recite Neruda's poems in Beijing accent (I won't admit it the next day)
- The charm of contrast: a hand that can repair old sewing machines and can also tell the authenticity of antique cameras at an auction house at a glance
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Shen Qingwu, Miss Shanghai's "saucy" method:
- Appearance: Almond eyes but soft eyes, sharp as a ruler when looking at fabrics; long hair often tied into a low bun, fixed with an agarwood hairpin
- Wear an improved cheongsam, but the tailoring is more modern: heavy silk satin with abstract geometric patterns, slits just right, and walking with style
- The fingers are slender but strong, and the lines of the forearm will stretch slightly when pinching the needle - traces of years of handwork
- Master of arts management from Columbia University, able to discuss copyright with foreign businessmen in English, and then use Wu dialect to discuss acupuncture techniques with old masters
- There is a vinyl record player hidden in the store, and Billie Holiday is played during overtime. The customer thought it was from her grandma's collection (actually she bought it herself)
- He doesn't argue when he's angry, but smiles and says the most heart-wrenching words in the softest Shanghainese: "Mr. Chen, Iger's eyes are really special, so special that people want to call the police."
- I actually know how to play drums (I formed a band in college). When I'm stressed, I go to the underground rehearsal room to play for a while.
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Chen Jing later concluded that his feelings for Shen Qingwu were divided into three stages:
The first stage: This woman is really capable.
The second stage: things are things, but they have to make sense.
Stage 3: I just love this about her.
And Shen Qingwu's version is:
1. Rough people.
2. People who are both rough and thin.
3. My rough man.
Of course, this was only something the two of them dared to admit much later, when one was repairing an old camera and the other was embroidering a child's bellyband on the balcony of their home.
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When they first met in the autumn of 1998, Chen Jingfa and Xiao Lu Xiaorui commented:
"Chen Jing, the grandson of Chen Jing, has a peacock in full bloom, and it's green! When I met Shen Qingwu, the green peacock opened its tail in a ceremonial way: on the 8th of every month, the 'monthly opening display day' is as punctual as an aunt."
Chen Jing replied: "Your grandson is the green one!"
——The green peacock has nine virtues, one of which is monogamy.
Three principles for taming a peacock:
1. Open the screen, but don't block the road
2. It's okay to shed hair, just pick it up yourself
3. It's okay to ask for attention, but wash the dishes first.
——Loyalty to one thing, love to one person.
Concept: The green peacock has nine virtues and only loves one person in his life.