Do you ever wonder how He Tian became the romantic that he is? I do, all the time. Especially since a lot of what we learn about romance and love when we’re young is through examples we see around us.
Though it doesn’t seem like He Tian had that in his immediate vicinity. We don’t know exactly what happened with his parents but the way he speaks to his father doesn’t lead me to believe that he saw his parents lovingly holding each other or whispering affectionate words to one another as they embraced. For all we know his mother may have passed when he was very young and he doesn’t have any memories of her at all.
So where did it come from? Was it through movies? Books? Other forms of media? Or is this just something that is inherently a part of who He Tian is as a person?
And he shows his love in all of the different love languages. I won’t analyze every single one of them but I’ll just include examples (even so this is definitely going to be a long post).
Words of Affirmation
Can you imagine what it must have been like for Mo to hear that? It’s the exact OPPOSITE of how people have been describing him for years. For years Mo has been the son of a criminal so he probably cheats and steals and is an all around bad person. But He Tian sees Mo for who he really is underneath the scowl and the sharp tongue - he sees the heart that is sometimes too big and too sensitive for the world that he lives in.
‘Do whatever you like to do. I’ll support you…’
‘I want to see you every day…’
He expresses his desire to see Mo, to spend time with him - Mo who has been ostracized by his fellow classmates and society at large all because he’s guilty by association. But He Tian doesn’t care, he would spend every waking moment with Mo if he could. Which brings us to…
Quality Time
He’s genuinely interested and invested in Mo’s thoughts, his hopes, his dreams. And he’s always asking for more time to spend with Mo, even going so far as to show up at his workplace just for a chance to be close to him (unfortunately he’s disruptive and it just ends up pissing Mo off).
Acts of Service
Again, just his absolute devotion is overwhelming. He would do anything to prove his love to Mo - to prove that it’s real.
Receiving/Giving Gifts
I think this one is technically receiving gifts but He Tian is generally the gift giver (though Mo did gift him that sandwich when He Tian had his mouth rash).
Gifts that are truly thoughtful and given with intent. So lovely to see.
And finally He Tian’s personal favorite (and mine too!)
Physical Touch
There are so many but this one in particular is so powerful. He’s literally keeping Mo together here.
And then just a collection of my other favorite examples:
Sorry for the collage formatting on some of these but Tumblr only allows so many photos per post and there are obviously dozens of instances of He Tian showing his love throughout the manhua.
Mo is still my favorite character in the manhua but damn if He Tian isn’t coming in a very close second these days. It’s really beautiful to see He Tian expressing himself this way because he really appears to be an individual that loves deeply and truly. It’s just a part of who he is, a romantic and devoted soul that found his other half. His other half isn’t quite there yet but he’s learning to be patient because he knows it’s worth it. He’s all in - now and forever.
Please,PLEASEfeel free to interact with this post or add your own examples or favorites. I’m positive I’ve missed some, there are just too many to include in one single post but I’ve just been thinking about this pretty much non stop since the last update and wanted to share.
Yes he is definitely a guy that loves to show his love by touching. But I think he also wants to be touched, to be held, to feel save and loved. Fortunately Mo is more and more willing touch He Tian too.
@beautifulboysbeingbusy I completely agree!! So true!!! He Tian desperately wants that physical touch and affection. I think that’s why he constantly puts himself in Mo’s orbit (as much as that bothers Mo ). He’s touch and affection starved, he just wants that connection so badly
He goes so far just for a like bit of physical comfort and contact
I have a headcanon for their future when they are in a real ass adult relationship. When they are out meeting the other guys or really just Mo working He Tian always is a wailing whining manchild and wants to go home because Mo does not show affection in public and does not like to be touchy-feely in front of other people but in private they are like
Do you ever wonder how He Tian became the romantic that he is? I do, all the time. Especially since a lot of what we learn about romance and love when we’re young is through examples we see around us.
Though it doesn’t seem like He Tian had that in his immediate vicinity. We don’t know exactly what happened with his parents but the way he speaks to his father doesn’t lead me to believe that he saw his parents lovingly holding each other or whispering affectionate words to one another as they embraced. For all we know his mother may have passed when he was very young and he doesn’t have any memories of her at all.
So where did it come from? Was it through movies? Books? Other forms of media? Or is this just something that is inherently a part of who He Tian is as a person?
And he shows his love in all of the different love languages. I won’t analyze every single one of them but I’ll just include examples (even so this is definitely going to be a long post).
Words of Affirmation
Can you imagine what it must have been like for Mo to hear that? It’s the exact OPPOSITE of how people have been describing him for years. For years Mo has been the son of a criminal so he probably cheats and steals and is an all around bad person. But He Tian sees Mo for who he really is underneath the scowl and the sharp tongue - he sees the heart that is sometimes too big and too sensitive for the world that he lives in.
‘Do whatever you like to do. I’ll support you…’
‘I want to see you every day…’
He expresses his desire to see Mo, to spend time with him - Mo who has been ostracized by his fellow classmates and society at large all because he’s guilty by association. But He Tian doesn’t care, he would spend every waking moment with Mo if he could. Which brings us to…
Quality Time
He’s genuinely interested and invested in Mo’s thoughts, his hopes, his dreams. And he’s always asking for more time to spend with Mo, even going so far as to show up at his workplace just for a chance to be close to him (unfortunately he’s disruptive and it just ends up pissing Mo off).
Acts of Service
Again, just his absolute devotion is overwhelming. He would do anything to prove his love to Mo - to prove that it’s real.
Receiving/Giving Gifts
I think this one is technically receiving gifts but He Tian is generally the gift giver (though Mo did gift him that sandwich when He Tian had his mouth rash).
Gifts that are truly thoughtful and given with intent. So lovely to see.
And finally He Tian’s personal favorite (and mine too!)
Physical Touch
There are so many but this one in particular is so powerful. He’s literally keeping Mo together here.
And then just a collection of my other favorite examples:
Sorry for the collage formatting on some of these but Tumblr only allows so many photos per post and there are obviously dozens of instances of He Tian showing his love throughout the manhua.
Mo is still my favorite character in the manhua but damn if He Tian isn’t coming in a very close second these days. It’s really beautiful to see He Tian expressing himself this way because he really appears to be an individual that loves deeply and truly. It’s just a part of who he is, a romantic and devoted soul that found his other half. His other half isn’t quite there yet but he’s learning to be patient because he knows it’s worth it. He’s all in - now and forever.
Please,PLEASEfeel free to interact with this post or add your own examples or favorites. I’m positive I’ve missed some, there are just too many to include in one single post but I’ve just been thinking about this pretty much non stop since the last update and wanted to share.
Yes he is definitely a guy that loves to show his love by touching. But I think he also wants to be touched, to be held, to feel save and loved. Fortunately Mo is more and more willing touch He Tian too.
