I just watched their LP again (thank you, NBC!). Did anyone see how truly *happy* Pang looked the moment she stepped onto the ice, even before their opening pose? Pairs ladies always smile a lot more than singles ladies skaters, but her smiles looked really sincere, like she could barely contain her happiness, and she really wants to share it with the whole world. She just looked so happy, secure, like a woman in love. Maybe I am just a romantic, but it's as though he proposed to her earlier that day and professed his undying love no matter how the skating went -- that they had a whole life time of happiness to look forward to afterwards. What else can make a woman look so happy and relaxed during the free skate of an Olympics that she's devoted her whole life to thus far?
And by the way, a Chinese couple would not announce a relationship publicly unless they intend to get married. And traditionally, Chinese brides wear red dresses, and grooms wear red robes. Their FS costumes are very red -- could be a coincidence, but if they're getting married then it seems very fitting. Chinese fans are already congratulating them on their marriage. I'm so excited for them. They are not technically as perfect as S/Z, but their skating at its best, as it was at these Olympics, touches my heart more deeply. So happy for them!
And I'm guessing they will retire this season, might even be before the worlds. They skated two perfect programs, the best in their lives. I can see them leaving competitive skating on such a high note. It'd be hard for them to beat these two performances at World's, and they have won World's already.
Now retire, get married (have Shen & Zhao as your Matron Of Honor and Best Man) and have a baby Tong!
