Comparing with Wei Ming, what we know about Aying’s background is limited. Living by herself, she seems to be a real “single lady” without any relatives. Her image was very different from Wei Ming. First, her appearance was lack of female beauty. Unlike Wei Ming’ slim beautiful body curve, Aying was taller and stronger, which show her laborer roots. Her clothing was always plain, and while Wei Ming wore Qipao all the time, Aying sometimes wore middle sleeves shirt and pants.
The portraying of Aying in the film is asexual, even masculine. Aying first showed up when she was washing her hair at the tap beside the apartment gate. When Wei Ming came in with her guests, Aying raised her head abruptly, splashing water drops and letting her hair framed
