The photo was taken in a rush, but its angle was fantastic. The light in the photo was also inspired; not only did it obscure the faces of the two people, it also enhanced the mood of the scene. You could associate all kinds of personality traits, character, and meaning to the photo.
But for some people, Meng Fan was not hidden at all.
Meng Caitang, who heard about the airport incident, recognized him right away.
Other sisters of his also recognized him instantly.
Other people, who spent a lot of time with Meng Fan, as well as people who knew where Meng Fan went, also guessed it was Meng Fan, even if they didn't recognize the photo.
The people who realized it was Meng Fan were mostly his family or good friends. They felt proud and worried, they also realized the serious nature of this incident, and chose to stay silent. They didn't talk about it even if they knew the people next to them realized the same thing.