You're overlooking the main point of Youling's frustration. It's not really about her interest in others but her…
Zhou’s behaviour makes a lot more sense when viewed through the lens of who he is. As a 霸總 he’s likely accustomed to setting goals, putting in efforts and expecting measurable results quickly. From his perspective, he has been incredibly obvious and consistent in his pursuit of Liu from the very beginning.
Meanwhile, Liu’s journey has been much less straightforward. Zhou was never her first choice initially, we all know it was BK who seemed to hold more of her attention. Though, Zhou has been doing everything a persistent suitor could possibly do: flowers, gifts, tonic drinks, constant hints and unwavering attention to details. These are all genuine efforts on his part, but they also seem somewhat conditional. Deep down, he wants his investments to swiftly lead to ultimate exclusivity.
Many viewers have labelled Liu as “matcha” and accused her of stringing the men along. Personally, I think that’s an oversimplification. After her conversation with BK, it was only natural for her to take a step back and reassess her feelings. There is little point in rushing from one romantic possibility straight into another. As a result, she has simply continued interacting with people who show interest in her or invite her on dates something that is also what a dating show should be to socialise and go on dates. Further fueled by the PD’s manipulation of many situations as well…
While I don’t fully agree with Liu’s tendency to describe herself as slow or clueless when it comes to matters of the heart, I also don’t think she has actively done much to lead anyone on. To me Liu is merely socializing which happened to be with a few interested suitors at the same time. Those who went balistic online probably didn’t have many occurences of men falling at their feet simultaneously… Most of what we’ve witnessed is Zhou putting in tremendous effort in hopes of winning Liu over but then becoming increasingly frustrated when those efforts don’t produce the results he was desperately hoping for.
The arrival of the two new male participants only amplified Zhou’s unease & frustrations. He definitely comes across as highly goal-oriented and too impatient. To him, uncertainty feels inefficient. But Liu is not a business project that can be won over through mere nine days of hard work and strategic investments.
What we’re seeing now is Zhou starting to calculate the gap between effort and outcome. The return on his emotional investment isn’t matching his expectations and that’s making him weary, flustered and increasingly sensitive to even Liu’s most harmless social interactions. To me, this isn’t the behaviour of someone blindly in love. In fact, Zhou is probably too rational and self-aware for that. He’s assessing the situation, noticing the lack of progress, and naturally wanting clarity. Of course it’s fair enough to expect some clarity.
That’s why his urge to directly ask Liu for an answer feels very “Zhou”, deeply reflects his personality. He values efficiency, certainty, and forward movement. The problem is that love and feelings rarely operate on the same timeline as business decisions. So does Zhou gives up if Liu said she is still open to interactions with other guys? I can’t wait for her answer and his response. Though i feel his chat with Liu only gears towards one answer none other than for her to choose him right there and then!!!
So many different couple dynamicOne is a single motherAnother have a 9 year age gapAnother is a love triangleThose…
Does WenTao knows PeiXuan has a kid by now? Should be No right, they are still not that close yet… I reckon a guess he is okay with it after knowing, processing it carefully and thinking through. Those previews online are kinda messing the timelines here and there.
With the sudden arrival of 2nd new male participant also seemingly interested in Liu as well, Zhou is getting all the more flustered.
I have mixed feelings about Zhou’s conversation with Liu… On one hand, I think it’s reasonable for him to be vunerable and showhand, ask whether has she made up her mind yet or if she still needs more time to get to know LiZheng & JiYu. At this point, that’s a pretty fair question and all of us would be curious to hear her answer too!
What bothered me was the way he expressed his frustration. Contradicting himself, it was okay for her to know others but then Voicing his annoyance that she wasn’t sitting with him more often and was sulky that she was continuing to interact happily with the other suitors. BUT… they’re not even a couple yet. Of course she should be free to socialize, explore her connections and get to know others. And Zhou should be willing to withstand the whirlwind of unsettling emotions as like LiZheng has to too since they both actively pursuing her... That’s the whole point of the process. Acting as though exclusivity is already expected is not a plus point!
Obviously cornered and in tears, the fact that Liu was already experiencing Zhou’s sulky and impatient side before they’re even officially together… raises the question of whether would she has to constantly tiptoe around his feelings or accommodate/manage his expectations whenever he’s unhappy. IF this is how he reacts during a supposedly romantic, fun getting-to-know-you stage, heart thumping courting stage. It makes me wonder what the dynamics would look like in their actual relationship down the road which we will never ever get to see…
Zhou is actually pretty RUDE to intrude upon LiuLiu and LiZheng’s (new male participant) date!!! He could have waited outside even if his date with Liu was OFF since new participant used his priviledge dating card. Zhou’s abrupt entrance maybe he simply wanna crash the “party” in revenge for New Guy stealing his date or courtesy of PD to create more drama and competition! So Zhou has successfully made it so awkward for the 3 of them sitting there staring hard with his tired, forlorn demeanor… such an Uncomfortable situation! Ewwwww!! Super MINUS points pulling such antics from an ‘age mature’ guy.
Zhou actually pretty lucky ( or unlucky) to have gotten like so many dates in a day!! Woah!! I do understand Zhou is mad anxious since he was really looking forward to his date with Liu thus hastily dealt his earlier dates as quickly as possible. But PD just gotta “prank” Zhou’s favourite date lol!!!
Am pretty sure after this unsavory “date” could likely further DIMINISHED possibilities between Liu and Zhou….
Unless Yunso has built a very strong client base, it’s unlikely that his income will increase dramatically in the short term, so I can understand where Junhee is coming from. Some women may also be hesitant about a profession that involves interacting closely with mainly female clients on a daily basis.
As for JiSeung, she comes across as somewhat judgmental and a little cocky, as her face betrays her even though she tries to keep it real subtle. A kids’ soccer coach is generally not considered a high-paying profession, although experienced coaches can certainly have a higher earning ceiling OVER time. That said, beyond careers and income, I simply don’t think their personalities are a good match.
At the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their own criteria when choosing a partner, whether it’s related to personality, values, appearance, financial situation, career or lifestyles. Those preferences may not always be popular and can sometimes come across as crude harsh, but if a particular criterion is a dealbreaker for someone, it’s probably best to respect that and move on rather than force a match that isn’t right.
Really?! I really admire you people because I can't watch dating shows without knowing who the actual couples…
I always enjoy the talking, chasing, heart thumping, unknown stages. Once confirmed i generally lose interest in that couple… probably that’s just me. Hehe 😬
The production team has announced that they will now investigate the allegations and take action if they find…
For the sake of letting this Dating Show run its full course i definitely wished the online rumours are baseless! Gotta be fair to the other participants on the show.
now that drama has ended could it be said that song ge brought bad luck to the family? she was abandoned remember…
I was thinking the same thing when i watched epi 12… where the YeYe Nai Nai who kindly adopted Songge unfortunately passed away on a rainy day when their car got pelted with rocks. Though deemed Acts of god but in a way… there and then i felt that Songge sorta jinxed her adoptive parents then brought financial trouble to the Chen Family with her illness too. Though of course noone wanna born sickly…
Meanwhile, Liu’s journey has been much less straightforward. Zhou was never her first choice initially, we all know it was BK who seemed to hold more of her attention. Though, Zhou has been doing everything a persistent suitor could possibly do: flowers, gifts, tonic drinks, constant hints and unwavering attention to details. These are all genuine efforts on his part, but they also seem somewhat conditional. Deep down, he wants his investments to swiftly lead to ultimate exclusivity.
Many viewers have labelled Liu as “matcha” and accused her of stringing the men along. Personally, I think that’s an oversimplification. After her conversation with BK, it was only natural for her to take a step back and reassess her feelings. There is little point in rushing from one romantic possibility straight into another. As a result, she has simply continued interacting with people who show interest in her or invite her on dates something that is also what a dating show should be to socialise and go on dates. Further fueled by the PD’s manipulation of many situations as well…
While I don’t fully agree with Liu’s tendency to describe herself as slow or clueless when it comes to matters of the heart, I also don’t think she has actively done much to lead anyone on. To me Liu is merely socializing which happened to be with a few interested suitors at the same time. Those who went balistic online probably didn’t have many occurences of men falling at their feet simultaneously… Most of what we’ve witnessed is Zhou putting in tremendous effort in hopes of winning Liu over but then becoming increasingly frustrated when those efforts don’t produce the results he was desperately hoping for.
The arrival of the two new male participants only amplified Zhou’s unease & frustrations. He definitely comes across as highly goal-oriented and too impatient. To him, uncertainty feels inefficient. But Liu is not a business project that can be won over through mere nine days of hard work and strategic investments.
What we’re seeing now is Zhou starting to calculate the gap between effort and outcome. The return on his emotional investment isn’t matching his expectations and that’s making him weary, flustered and increasingly sensitive to even Liu’s most harmless social interactions. To me, this isn’t the behaviour of someone blindly in love. In fact, Zhou is probably too rational and self-aware for that. He’s assessing the situation, noticing the lack of progress, and naturally wanting clarity. Of course it’s fair enough to expect some clarity.
That’s why his urge to directly ask Liu for an answer feels very “Zhou”, deeply reflects his personality. He values efficiency, certainty, and forward movement. The problem is that love and feelings rarely operate on the same timeline as business decisions. So does Zhou gives up if Liu said she is still open to interactions with other guys? I can’t wait for her answer and his response. Though i feel his chat with Liu only gears towards one answer none other than for her to choose him right there and then!!!
I have mixed feelings about Zhou’s conversation with Liu… On one hand, I think it’s reasonable for him to be vunerable and showhand, ask whether has she made up her mind yet or if she still needs more time to get to know LiZheng & JiYu. At this point, that’s a pretty fair question and all of us would be curious to hear her answer too!
What bothered me was the way he expressed his frustration. Contradicting himself, it was okay for her to know others but then Voicing his annoyance that she wasn’t sitting with him more often and was sulky that she was continuing to interact happily with the other suitors. BUT… they’re not even a couple yet. Of course she should be free to socialize, explore her connections and get to know others. And Zhou should be willing to withstand the whirlwind of unsettling emotions as like LiZheng has to too since they both actively pursuing her... That’s the whole point of the process. Acting as though exclusivity is already expected is not a plus point!
Obviously cornered and in tears, the fact that Liu was already experiencing Zhou’s sulky and impatient side before they’re even officially together… raises the question of whether would she has to constantly tiptoe around his feelings or accommodate/manage his expectations whenever he’s unhappy. IF this is how he reacts during a supposedly romantic, fun getting-to-know-you stage, heart thumping courting stage. It makes me wonder what the dynamics would look like in their actual relationship down the road which we will never ever get to see…
Zhou actually pretty lucky ( or unlucky) to have gotten like so many dates in a day!! Woah!! I do understand Zhou is mad anxious since he was really looking forward to his date with Liu thus hastily dealt his earlier dates as quickly as possible. But PD just gotta “prank” Zhou’s favourite date lol!!!
Am pretty sure after this unsavory “date” could likely further DIMINISHED possibilities between Liu and Zhou….
As for JiSeung, she comes across as somewhat judgmental and a little cocky, as her face betrays her even though she tries to keep it real subtle. A kids’ soccer coach is generally not considered a high-paying profession, although experienced coaches can certainly have a higher earning ceiling OVER time.
That said, beyond careers and income, I simply don’t think their personalities are a good match.
At the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their own criteria when choosing a partner, whether it’s related to personality, values, appearance, financial situation, career or lifestyles. Those preferences may not always be popular and can sometimes come across as crude harsh, but if a particular criterion is a dealbreaker for someone, it’s probably best to respect that and move on rather than force a match that isn’t right.
Just saw on subreddit Heart Signal: a post which revealed that a Heart Signal cast member was allegedly involved in adultery….
“… Whistle blower is the wife…”
So Liu He Mo need human blood to be successfully formulated? Is it only 1 piece or to be produced for future circulation?
Still Waiting for the scene where Xuan Qing will carry GJZ by force…