Prior to this, an unprecedented exhibition focusing on her creative journey was successfully launched through the joint efforts of many. Planned by Taipei and Shanghai, the exhibition debuted in Beijing with the aspiration of gradually reaching a global audience.

This special retrospective exhibition, “The Changing World, an Unwavering Heart,” which ran for a month in late summer and early autumn of 2024, was hosted by the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature. Featuring over sixty rare artifacts—including Chiung Yao’s manuscripts, film and television scripts, awards, photographs, and box office records from her cinematic adaptations—this exhibition was the most extensive of its kind ever held worldwide.

The driving force behind this literary exhibition, which centers on the theme of legacy, is the distinguished film and television producer Jessie Ho, Chiung Yao’s daughter-in-law, who shared her insights in an exclusive interview with《The Icons》last August and September.

A Cultural Mission

From producing iconic television dramas like “My Fair Princess” and “Romance in the Rain”, which captivated Chinese-speaking audiences worldwide over 20 years ago, to later serving as the chairperson of Taiwan’s premier film studio, Mandarin Vision, Jessie Ho has continuously demonstrated a deep commitment to preserving the legacy of Chiung Yao.

“Upholding the works of Chiung Yao—not just as a creator, but as a cultural brand—is not only a personal duty as a family member but also a cultural mission,” Jessie explained.

She acknowledged that exhibitions and research are typically best handled by established institutions or professional teams. “Museums, film and television archives, public agencies, and academic organizations are far more suited for such efforts than promoting or ‘studying’ ourselves,” Jessie noted.

Yet, as someone who personally experienced the fervent years of Chiung Yao’s creative journey, Jessie felt compelled to begin this effort herself. “It starts with reminiscing, then moves to legacy,” she said. “Through this, we hope to carry forward the love and joy that once united and uplifted society. Ultimately, these emotions and inspirations should guide us toward innovation.”

Timing of the Chiung Yao Literary Retrospective

Reflecting on Chiung Yao’s later years of writing and publishing, in 2017, she released “Before the Snowflakes Fall”, a profound exploration of aging, illness, death, and the true meaning of love. The book sparked widespread discussion on the concept of a dignified end-of-life experience and encouraged society to confront aging with wisdom and acceptance.

In 2018, she entrusted all her works to Stareast Press, under Cite Publishing Group, for a revised and republished edition. This collection was elegantly reintroduced with vibrant new packaging featuring floral and bird paintings from the National Palace Museum. In 2023, Chiung Yao’s debut novel “Outside the Window” celebrated its 60th anniversary. Also in 2023, Jessie Ho negotiated with the Writer’s Publishing House to finalize the simplified Chinese edition of the “Chiung Yao Complete Collection,” with plans for a 2024 release.

Reflecting on this milestone, Jessie focused on engaging a new generation of readers with Chiung Yao’s works. “The Chiung Yao phenomenon dominated the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, reaching its last major peak in the 1990s and early 2000s. However, younger audience and readers in their 20s and 30s today have rarely experienced this cultural wave firsthand,” she remarked.

“But classics are ageless,” she added. “I want to pass on these significant works.”

With this vision in mind, preparations for the retrospective gained momentum, aided by collective efforts and collaborations.

At the same time, the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature had been elevated to a national first-tier museum. Its curators sought to host an influential retrospective on a contemporary writer, following previous exhibitions on Bo Yang, Lin Haiyin, Chen Yingzhen, Kenneth Pai Hsien-yung, and Echo Chan. Chiung Yao’s works, spanning five decades and multiple media, perfectly fit their criteria for academic depth and public appeal.

This opportunity, coupled with the Publishing House’s upcoming release, marked another significant chapter in Chiung Yao’s creative legacy. Prospect Artists cultural team, founded on the principles of “Reminiscence,” “Legacy,” and “Innovation,” became one of the exhibition’s leading planners under Jessie Ho’s guidance.

Despite its minimal staff, Prospect Artists fulfilled the roles of multiple museum departments—archiving, research, and exhibition—while coordinating with design and execution teams in Shanghai. Together, they crafted an exhibition narrative that highlighted the literary value, cross-media versatility, and historical significance of Chiung Yao’s works, weaving a cultural panorama that spanned Taiwan, the mainland, and the global Chinese-speaking community.

The World’s First Exhibition of Chiung Yao’s Creative Journey

Jessie emphasized that the team’s success stemmed from the richness of Chiung Yao’s works and the meticulous preservation of related artifacts. The exhibition deliberately eschewed overly ceremonial design styles, opting instead for an honest and immersive portrayal of Chiung Yao’s creative spirit and imagination.

“We wanted every visitor to enter this space and immerse themselves in her creative world,” Jessie explained. “Through her words, we hope they experience a multidimensional charm that transforms text into light, shadow, emotion, and memory.”

Titled “Through the Changes of Time, the Heart Remains” the exhibition draws its name from a poem in Chiung Yao’s autobiography, “My Story”. It reflects the 86-year-old writer’s current state of mind. Chiung Yao personally authorized the loan of several decades-old original manuscripts, including “Fantasies behind the Pearly Curtain”, “How Deep Our Inner Garden”, “She, Beyond the Stream”, and “Cloud of Romance”, alongside essays from “Endless Nostalgia”. She also penned a foreword, encouraging future generations with the message of “Love and Joy.”

Exhibits included 17 editions of “Outside the Window” from the past six decades and translations of her novels in languages such as Korean, English, Vietnamese “Misty Rain”, Thai “My Fair Princess”, and Japanese “Snow Jade”.

Additionally, the display featured highlights from her career in film and television: casting records, on-set photos, box office reports, scripts, and even awards like the Golden Bell for “Six Dreams: The Mute Wife”.

Ensuring the Perpetuity of a Cultural Brand

Chiung Yao’s works have long been regarded as an enduring cultural brand in the Chinese-speaking world. Maintaining this brand requires not only Chiung Yao’s creative output but also significant efforts behind the scenes.

“This is an endless cultural project,” Jessie said. “In addition to preserving the brand, we must renew and innovate to ensure its vitality across generations. It’s about connecting the brand’s spirit with contemporary contexts while ensuring its timelessness.”

Indeed, Chiung Yao’s works possess this inherent adaptability. Though primarily romances, they resonate with the aspirations of young people in every era, lending a voice to their dreams and desires. Her novels, films, and television dramas have always captured the zeitgeist.

From Generations Past to Generations Future

“Every family navigates generational transitions differently,” Jessie observed. “In ours, cultural pursuits such as education, arts, and publishing have been central. While the younger generation has pursued their passions in art and design, I see myself as a bridge between the past and the future.”

Jessie recounted her early experiences in television production through a cooperative education program during her college years.  In the mid 1980s, when Chiung Yao’s team transited from film to television with the founding of Joy Productions, Jessie joined the production team under director Liu Lili, gaining firsthand experience on set.

That era was a time of rapid economic and social progress in Taiwan, marked by the unstoppable popularity of Chiung Yao’s television dramas. Meanwhile, Jessie’s drive to improve and diversify her skills led her to leave the team temporarily to explore editing, variety programming, and other production types.

By 1989, “Six Dreams” became Taiwan’s first privately produced television series filmed in mainland China. Jessie rejoined the team, capturing breathtaking stills of cultural landmarks as the series unfolded. One iconic image of Leanne Liu and Kevin Lin under golden ginkgo trees remains a poignant exhibit centerpiece over 30 years later.

Jessie praised Chiung Yao as a representative of Chinese-language writers globally, whose works have influenced three generations. “Her prose embodies the elegance of Chinese poetry, layered storytelling inspired by Western literature, and accessible, romantic narratives that resonate deeply,” Jessie said. “In a conservative era, her stories gave voice to countless young men and women.”

This literary treasure, hailed as a “phenomenal gem” of the Chinese-speaking world, occupies a pivotal place in the development of modern Chinese literature. Scholars have often regarded Chiung Yao as a key figure in bridging the lyrical tradition of “Mandarin Ducks and Butterflies” fiction with contemporary romance novels and even the advent of online storytelling. 

However, Chiung Yao’s works, rich in multilayered texts spanning novels, films, television series, and songs, have profoundly shaped the evolution of popular culture among Chinese communities worldwide, leaving an indelible mark across diverse media.

For Jessie Ho, the retrospective exhibition“The Changing World, an Unwavering Heart” held at the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature in Beijing marks only the first milestone. She envisions expanding its reach to the national stage and, eventually, a global audience.

Jessie also aspires to reinterpret Chiung Yao’s classic works through various media formats—whether online or in-person, traditional television or film, or even more pioneering and innovative approaches. Her goal is to ensure that Chiung Yao’s creative spirit is passed down through generations, allowing more people worldwide to appreciate this dazzling rainbow in the tapestry of Chinese culture.

“Preserving her works not only inspires and encourages readers passionate about literature and art, but through contemporary interpretations and adaptations, new sparks can ignite,” Jessie shared. “These sparks enable new generations of readers to explore and dissect the inner worlds of each character from different perspectives, which itself is a meaningful challenge.”

Jessie Ho reiterated that in recent years, global interest in Chinese culture has surged. Against this backdrop, “legacy” stands as an unrelenting mission, linking the old with the new and guiding society toward the future.

The words “legacy” and “mission” surfaced repeatedly throughout our interview.

“Legacy is not just a mission but also a rare destiny I cherish dearly,” Jessie said sincerely. “From our ancestors to me, and from me to the next generations.”

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Today, Joy Productions, which manages the rights to her works, along with Prospect Artists (Yimengyou Cultural & Creative Team), dedicated to revitalizing and developing her IP, stand at the crossroads of the third decade of the 21st century. Together, they aim to bring this timeless cultural legacy from the films and television of the 20th century into a flourishing new era.

Embracing a New Era of Flourishing Diversity

In recent years, Joy Productions and Prospect Artists have worked hand in hand to curate exhibitions that balance cultural depth with lively creativity—such as her literary journey showcases and classic film stills exhibitions. At the same time, they have explored new ways to reimagine Chiung Yao’s remarkable works. Collaborations with musicians have brought her iconic film and television songs into international symphony halls, while innovative vocal arrangements through choral compositions have fostered meaningful interactions with college and high school students. Additionally, partnerships with theater creators have resulted in stage adaptations of Chiung Yao’s novels that are never brought to life before. 

Returning to the essence of literature has also been a significant source of inspiration. Recently, Prospect Artists collaborated with Aroma Explorer to launch the “The Scents of Words (Wen Zi)” literary fragrance series, capturing the vivid descriptions of characters, settings, moods, and storylines from four of her novels. These have been transformed into fragrances embodying themes like first love and newlywed bliss, offering a sensory experience steeped in her narratives.

At the same time, Chiung Yao’s legacy deserves to embrace cutting-edge technology, standing side by side with her beloved younger generation in this AI-driven era. From animations, online short series, and streaming content to immersive experiences and poetic imaginings of nature, every initiative is being thoughtfully planned with the hope of gradually bringing these innovations to fruition.

Free and Unrestrained:Rest in Tranquility

How fortunate we are to be Chiung Yao’s readers, viewers, and listeners. Through her countless works, we find love, hope, and the power to inspire society—passing on this energy to build a world brimming with passion and beauty.

This endless cycle of giving and receiving is something we learned from Chiung Yao.

At her final farewell, the music of “Cloud of Romance” filled the room, accompanied by her elegant handwriting, softly echoing the message: “Free and unrestrained, rest in tranquility.”

As the procession concluded, the theme song of “My Fair Princess” resonated:

“Let’s travel together and do what we want,

Riding horses surging forward, enjoying the flourish of the world.

We sing with wine glasses, chorusing our joy,

Living vigorously, seizing the bloom of youth.”

The solemn hall, filled with this soaring melody, was lovingly designed by her two beloved granddaughters. Among the floral arrangements, more than 20 silk butterflies fluttered—handcrafted by family members over several evenings. They knew how much their grandmother Chiung Yao loved beautiful things and wanted her farewell to be joyous and uplifting. They wished for the family to stay happy, healthy, and carefree, as she always hoped: “Live freely and do what we want.”

Chiung Yao passionately advocated for the “right to a good death” in her later years and authored the book “Before the Snowflakes Fall.” In it, she discussed her journey of facing and accepting death, describing it as a lesson she had been learning throughout her life. “This lesson is one I study with my life and all my emotions, facing the person I love most dearly in this world,” she wrote.

This profound topic of “life” is not something that can be imposed on anyone. Yet, we honor her message—to bravely live out our true selves. Her family quietly stated, “We share the same memories, the same grief, and life continues. The spirit of Chiung Yao lives on!”

Chiung Yao’s passing leaves behind an immense legacy of love.

“Chiung Yao’s songs are welcome to be sung by the world, and our thoughts of her remain in our hearts, needing no fanfare,” her family wrote through her Facebook account:

“Carrying forward her works is the best way to honor her memory.”

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Chiung Yao was a prolific writer, with her meticulously curated collection encompassing more than seventy works. In the evolution of modern Chinese literature, many scholars regard her as a pivotal figure, bridging traditional lyrical storytelling and contemporary romance narratives. She is often seen as inheriting the legacy of the Mandarin Duck and Butterfly School while pioneering trends in modern romance novels and even online fiction.

Moreover, Chiung Yao’s profound impact transcended the boundaries of literature, spanning multiple media formats. Starting with novels, her works extended into radio, film, television, and even music, solidifying her position as a cornerstone in the history of popular Chinese culture worldwide.

Her creative universe revolved around the theme of “love”—romantic love, familial love, the love between humans and animals, the love for plants, and the connection between humanity and nature. This rich spiritual pursuit permeated various mediums, deeply influencing generations of readers and viewers. Her works remain timeless classics, cherished by many as a source of enduring inspiration.

Words Reflect the Person: Genuine and Delightful

Chiung Yao, whose real name was Chen Che, was affectionately called “Phoenix” as a child. From an early age, her mother replaced nursery rhymes with Tang poetry, and by the age of seven, she was well-versed in the works of Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi, laying a solid foundation for her literary journey. During her teenage years, Chiung Yao immersed herself in Western literary classics, which she later described as her sanctuary during difficult times. After graduating high school, she resolved to pursue writing and adopted the pen name “Chiung Yao” from the verse in the “Book of Songs”: “There was presented to me a peach, And I returned for it a beautiful gem.”

In July 1963, Chiung Yao’s literary fame skyrocketed, with six major works published within a year and a half. These included the novels “Outside the Window”, “Fire and Rain”, “Dodder Flower”, and “Many Enchanting Nights”, as well as two collections of short stories, “Six Dreams” and “Lucky Clover”. A seventh collection, “The Sound of the Tide”, was already in the pipeline, awaiting publication.

As her literary reputation grew, Chiung Yao ventured into the film industry and transitioned into television in the mid-1980s, blending her literary talents with entertainment production. In 1988, she returned to mainland China for the first time, where she organized her collected works and set a precedent for copyright management. She also spearheaded the production of co-created TV dramas between Taiwan and the mainland, showcasing breathtaking cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, deeply resonating with audiences worldwide.

A sensitive and keen observer, Chiung Yao masterfully combined Chinese classical and Western literature. Drawing inspiration from family stories and Western classics, she often infused her novels, titles, and lyrics with reimagined elements of traditional Chinese poetry. Her modern yet elegant writing style made her works accessible to a vast audience, leaving an indelible mark on readers and viewers alike.

Though love and romance were central to her works, Chiung Yao’s interests extended far beyond. Her early writings authentically depicted youthful struggles, her mid-career works were imbued with dreamy romanticism, and her later pieces showcased rich classical Chinese impressions. Often interweaving personal experiences and insights, her stories addressed generational gaps, societal norms, moral dilemmas, and cultural shifts, mirroring the dynamic evolution of society while maintaining dramatic narratives.

Reading Chiung Yao’s words felt like an intimate conversation. She was a profoundly “genuine” writer—a harmonious blend of gentleness and intensity. While she humorously critiqued the so-called “Chiung Yao-esque dialogues” in her works, she also encouraged young writers to persevere through rejections, famously saying in her 80s: “I’ve been through it all. You must, absolutely must, keep going!”

This heartfelt encouragement, delivered in her signature “Chiung Yao” tone, is unforgettable. How could we not be moved?

A Passionate Soul Who Loved Life Deeply

In “The Peony Pavilion”, it is written: “Love comes without knowing its origin, yet it runs deep and unwavering.”

Chiung Yao was undoubtedly a person full of passion, brimming with emotion, and living life to the fullest. Her love transcended life and death; as long as her works remain, her spirit will endure. As long as there is someone in the world who believes in love, her creations will hold timeless value.

After her passing, her closest family members, fans, and friends revisited her Facebook posts, finding them imbued with an overflowing love for and celebration of life. She once wrote: “The beauty of life lies in the ability to love, to hate, to laugh, to cry, to sing, to speak, to run, to jump, to despise evil with all your heart, to live passionately, and to share moments with kindred spirits, embracing life with grace and freedom.”

All these experiences, she had lived through and enjoyed in her lifetime, making her life a truly fulfilled one.

In her final words, Chiung Yao earnestly reminded us that her departure was a smiling farewell, a serene closure to a life that had reached its final station. She lovingly encouraged those she held dear, saying that momentary setbacks and challenges might only be life’s way of tempering us. If we can endure, we will emerge stronger, living boldly as our true selves. While this world may not be perfect, it offers unexpected joys, sorrows, and everything in between.

Chiung Yao taught us this: Never, ever miss out on the brilliance that belongs to us.

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“I wouldn’t have painted like this if I weren’t crazy enough!” CrazyMeow laughs, saying that her pen name “CrazyMeow” is not without reason.

Finding Homes for Stray Animals Through Art

The exhibition, titled “My Lovely Friends”, was held next to Taipei Metro ZhongShan Station at a well-known puzzle store throughout March, 2024. CrazyMeow says that “My Lovely Friends” refers to the protagonists of the paintings – the big white dog and the little black cat; one is her dearest big white dog, and the other is her beloved little black cat, both are her furry friends in real life.

Loving small animals, especially cats, has been a memory for CrazyMeow since her childhood. Since she secretly kept a stray cat that ran into her family’s garden when she was young, “contributing a part of her heart to stray animals” has become her most original motivation for creating art.

CrazyMeow mentioned that at first, she painted stray cats waiting to be adopted, hoping to use her sincere brushwork to depict the scenes of their lives “after finding their own homes.” By publishing and spreading the word online, she hoped that the right people would see them and take them home.

Gradually, she also began to create commemorative illustrations for other people’s furry children, taking orders online, and depicting them in detail. Besides the paintings, some are printed as picture cards or turned into merchandise. With the income earned, CrazyMeow periodically donates to related organizations or international animal welfare groups.

Love Spans Thousands of Miles

During her studies, she gradually accumulated a portfolio but also realized that despite painting many other people’s pets, her own cat was almost never featured! This realization led to the birth of her first picture book story. The little black cat she secretly kept in the garden has now become a permanent member of her home; meanwhile, a white Samoyed living in a friend’s home in Shanghai and the little black cat in Taipei are strangers separated by vast distances. CrazyMeow mentioned that as she talked about DaBai (the big white dog) and XiaoHei (the little black cat) with her grandmother, the story for the picture book took shape. Though they have never met in real life, under her pen, XiaoHei and DaBai overcome the nearly insurmountable geographical boundaries of the real world to become friends, happily living in the beautiful world she has created.

From then on, XiaoHei and DaBai became the representatives of “CrazyMeow”. Four or five years ago, she held her first solo exhibition in Shanghai, titled “My Lovely Friends”. CrazyMeow felt that since she had held the “MengYou” exhibition in Shanghai where DaBai was located. Now that she is part of a startup named “Prospect Artist（Yi Meng You）”, it would be fitting to maintain the same title for her current solo exhibition in Taipei where XiaoHei is located.

“MengYou, MengYou”, says CrazyMeow , is derived from the meaning of “Adorable Friends” when referring to furry children. When used in the team’s name, it implies the sense of “Sprouting”, phonetically harmonious with “Ally”, embodying a thriving and prosperous feeling. It’s about taking root and budding, a sudden spark of inspiration that brings warmth, joy, and a sense of healing to others. This is the atmosphere she hopes to convey in her paintings.

A Cool Grandma at Home

CrazyMeow’s grandmother is the best storyteller in the family. In her youth, she made a living through writing, which later led her into the film and television industry, producing movies, TV dramas, and writing song lyrics, endearing her to countless readers and viewers. In the eyes of others, she is one of the most important Chinese-language writers in the world: Chiung Yao.

“But she’s actually a really cool grandma,” CrazyMeow said.

It seems that her grandmother possesses an endless source of creative energy, and she approaches everything with seriousness, perseverance, and dedication. Last year marked the 60th anniversary of the publication of Chiung Yao’s first novel, “Outside the Window.” When CrazyMeow supported her grandmother on the stage of the Taipei Arena for a concert, even though it was just for a few seconds, the applause and cheers from all directions made her deeply understand that this love and energy needed to be passed down. Therefore, the “Prospect Artists” cultural and creative team she leads planned and promoted various art and cultural exhibitions and activities. At the same time, she also created a tribute piece dedicated to her grandmother.

The painting is also titled “Outside the Window.” It features her own XiaoHei and DaBai frolicking outside the window, and a little white Java sparrow, belonging to her grandmother’s memories, flying towards the window from the horizon. Inside the window, there are layers of bookshelves with vibrant green vines growing strong and tall; the artistic lives of two generations meet within this painting, bursting forth with the promise of an endless future. This piece is not only exhibited but has also been licensed for production into a puzzle gift box.

Speaking of puzzles, CrazyMeow said that as a child, she would play puzzles with her grandparents almost every day. “Puzzles” were a beautiful time of joy for her family and brought her a great sense of achievement, always making her want to continue challenging herself.

“I think it started before I even began elementary school,” CrazyMeow laughs, “All puzzles related to cats were my responsibility, which really shows that the name ‘CrazyMeow’ is no exaggeration.”

Piecing Together a Magical Destiny

Initially, to accompany her two granddaughters, Grandma Chiung Yao entered the world of puzzles. As the children grew up and family members became busy with their careers and lives, only Grandma Chiung Yao continued with her boundless love and patience, piece by piece, facing grander and more ambitious challenges.

The little granddaughter who once wandered in the world of puzzles with her grandmother has now become the independent young illustrator “CrazyMeow.” Not long ago, an exhibition themed around the puzzles that Grandma Chiung Yao had cherished for many years was led by CrazyMeow in the main design work, continuing the creative energy passed down from her grandmother with her meticulous fine brushwork style.

“When I was eight years old, I participated in a competition organized by the well-known puzzle brand Renoir,” CrazyMeow said. “Unexpectedly, eighteen years later, because of that exhibition, my second-place certificate from back then was displayed, and it actually connected me with them.” Nearly twenty years have passed since the little girl began puzzling with her family out of interest, completing countless pieces to the extent of being able to hold an exhibition, and now she has even become one of their collaborating creators. It’s truly a magical fate!

After the puzzle exhibition, CrazyMeow also invited many art scene veterans and friends to create the “A Day on the River” exhibition, using various mediums and techniques to present “the Tamsui River through the eyes of artists.” The CEO of Prospect Artists, Chen Wei-Chih, pointed out that the idea behind a series of activities and exhibition planning is to utilize platforms with higher visibility to showcase the talents, inspirations, and hard work of outstanding creators, especially young artists, in front of everyone. The goal is to warmly connect art with life and also provide young creators with more opportunities to connect with the public and the market.

In this regard, the art management and licensing company Badinon, which organized the solo exhibition for “CrazyMeow” with its Deputy General Manager, Ivy Lee, also added that they hope this will provide a more eye-catching stage for the new generation of artists to demonstrate their rich cultural and creative soft power. In the future, they look forward to presenting more distinctive designs through corporate collaborations and cultural and creative products, aiming to achieve a win-win-win situation for creators, art, and industry.

Genuine and Sincere Adorable Energy

Compared to choosing lipstick colors, CrazyMeow finds selecting watercolor paints more interesting. “I create for my own satisfaction. Once I’m satisfied, I won’t change it. If I’m not satisfied, others liking it won’t make me happy.”

This kind of “happiness” and “satisfaction” are actually demands she places on her own creation and confidence in her aesthetic standards. This, in turn, reflects her infinite patience, care, and love for furry children.

“I don’t like to panic or be in a hurry, and I’m even less willing to rush,” CrazyMeow considers herself an optimistic person. It could be said that she is “Buddha-like”, “homey”, or even “socially anxious”. She doesn’t deny these are facets of her personality and characteristics. However, in this era, where young people face the direct tension between “internal competition” and “lying flat”, CrazyMeow believes her creative pursuit is not about positive or negative energy. “As long as it brings everyone ‘adorable energy’, that’s enough,” CrazyMeow says with a slight smile.

Adorable energy is far from trivial. It’s lightweight but pleasing, genuine and sincere; moreover, because it’s warm, it can be more touching.

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