I just read this very interesting analysis and wanted to share. The OP is at https://m.weibo.cn/status/4445020754933008.
There are only 3 people in Lan Zhan’s cohort/generation to whom he’s made a formal bow, and it’s all related to Wei Ying. There are even minute differences in how low he’s bent at the waist.
1. Jiang YanLi, for raising him. She gave Wei Ying love and warmth in his previous life. 2. Mianmian, for aiding him. She stood up for Wei Ying at Koi Tower when no one else would. 3. Nie HuaiSang, for resurrecting him. He set everything up for Wei Ying’s return, even if his intent was far from altruistic.
Astute commenters also pointed out that “all those who tried to harm Wei Ying had a hand chopped off by Lan Zhan, unless they’re family.” The guilty were: Xue Yang, Jin GuangYao, and Su She.
Jiang Cheng and Jin Ling were spared because they’re kin, but look at how he used Bichen to slice through the ropes on Wei Ying’s and Jiang Cheng’s wrists at the temple — *with the utmost care* VS *too bad if you happened to fidget*.






























