I was watching "Flowers" and never understood why Mr. Bao was not with Ms. Wang. It was not until the fourth beauty next to Mr. Bao appeared that I understood the reason.
Her name is Xuezhi, and she is Mr. Bao’s first love.
Mr. Bao and Xuezhi met in 1978. At that time Mr. Bao was not Mr. Bao, he was just a mechanic in a watch parts factory.
And Xuezhi is the conductor of the No. 13 bus. Because of her good looks, she got the title of "Flower of the No. 13 Bus".
It is precisely because of her good looks that many young guys will take this bus specifically to take a look at Xuezhi, including Ah Bao.
As time goes by, Xuezhi and Abao get together.
Their love is very simple and pure. The two of them would meet when A Bao was at middle school. There were so many people in the car that the two of them didn't even have a chance to talk. Only during the night shift, when there was almost no one in the car, could Abao talk to Xuezhi.
Unfortunately, their love did not last long before it died, and Xuezhi married in Hong Kong.
Ten years later, in 1987, Xuezhi returned from Hong Kong. At this time, she was no longer Xuezhi, but Betty, the boss of a company.
What we should pay special attention to here is that when Po was a child, there was a little girl from his neighbor who was very close to him, also named Betty.
In other words, Xuezhi named her Beidi to tell Abao that she still remembers him in her heart.
So when Abao saw the name on Xuezhi’s business card, he was very excited. It’s both hateful and painful.
Xuezhi is a regret and a source of motivation for Abao. From then on, A Bao became Mr. Bao.
It is said that Wong Kar-wai is very good at photographing women. This is absolutely true. Just look at how beautiful Li Li, played by Xin Zhilei, is.
Xuezhi is different from Li Li. Li Li has a more profane air, so her every move and smile is enchanting, while Xuezhi has the ladylike air of a lady.
In the original work, Abao said that Xuezhi was "gentle in speaking, with a light smile and bright eyes." It can be seen that Xuezhi's beauty is not only superficial, her temperament is also unique.
Xuezhi in "Flowers" makes people feel extraordinary as soon as she appears. A simple, simple cotton-padded jacket with small flowers, paired with a scarf, exudes a sense of confidence when walking.
In the hotel, under the heat, the beauty of Xuezhi makes people feel a little confused. On the bus, Xuezhi's glance will make people's hearts flutter.
Du Juan, who plays Xuezhi, her beauty was perfectly displayed by Wong Kar-Wai in "Flowers". Especially when he and Abao left after eating, the profile in the car could only be described as "absolute".
I would like to mention in particular that the scene in "Flowers" in which Xuezhi and Abao fall in love in the car was shot with great feeling.
Xuezhi leaned on A Bao while selling tickets. Although the two of them didn't say a word, the sweet smell of love filled the air, and people who watched it couldn't stop.
When two people are eating in a restaurant, Xuezhi will gently stick to Abao's ear and tell him what love is. I will also pick up Abao’s hand and gently write love on his hand.
It is through this scene that people can see that Xuezhi and Abao are not from the same road. This also paved the way for Xuezhi to leave Abao and marry in Hong Kong.
Because of Xuezhi, Mr. Bao rejected Miss Wang.
Perhaps it was because Mr. Bao was stimulated by Xuezhi and just wanted to make money. Perhaps Mr. Bao felt that he was not strong enough to give Miss Wang a solid backing. Perhaps the past with Xuezhi was too sad for Mr. Bao, making it difficult for him to extricate himself. Or perhaps, Abao is still waiting for Xuezhi.
No matter what the reason is, the reason why Mr. Bao walked among the flowers on Huanghe Road without a leaf touching him was all because of Xuezhi.
Finally, I want to say that what Xuezhi said when she met Mr. Bao after returning from Hong Kong was so true!
"When I come back, I definitely want to see you. I hope you live well, but I'm afraid that you live well, even better than me, and I will regret it. I don't want to regret it."
This line, this kind of line Feel. You know!
