He sure has ways to manipulate the ordeal.

Yun Meiyi didn't intercept him. Instead, she let him complete before reaching to hold his face in her hands, slightly moving his face to her. "If you haven't redeemed yourself yet, you will redeem yourself soon. I believe in you." 

Her words weren't of pity rather what was there was the assurance. The confidence that she wanted him to have to overcome it all. 

Their gaze remained locked for a few seconds and something changed within that second. Yun Meiyi felt an urge inside and her gaze slowly darted to look at his lips which were always looking very hydrated and soft. 

Not having any control over the desire, she was feeling inside, she leaned in, closing the proximity they shared. While her eyes closed as instinct, his eyes remained open, noting her first attempt towards him.