Facebook livestreams are where one can get anything from lobsters to Longchamps these days, but for Zhang Kaifeng and Zowin Kng, it’s also where they found another L-word — love.
The pair, who are both avid collectors of crystals, got to know each other through the Facebook page of a local crystal seller in August 2021.
Says Kaifeng, 41, an admin executive: “One day, I saw an item that I wanted to bid for on the livestream. And because I noticed that she (Zowin) is often in the channel, I texted her through Facebook Messenger.”
“I wanted to ask for her help to notify me when the item is up for bidding as I knew I’d be too busy with work, and that’s how it all started.”
Kaifeng admits that he had taken a brief look at Zowin’s Facebook profile before asking for her help, but maintains that the reason he contacted her was “more about the crystal”.
His initial text sparked off days and nights of long conversations through text messaging.
He shares that their conversation progressed from small talk — asking each other about their jobs — to more personal details as their conversation deepened.
“She has a good listening ear, and I found she was willing to listen to me talk about my experiences,” Kaifeng says.