My Mother-in-Law and I Became the Internet’s Hottest Power Couple
Author: NovelFire
Chapter 65
The stadium was brightly lit, while outside the sky was overcast, and the parking lot was packed with cars. The cheers of fans could be heard even from outside.
Netizens were curious about what the "husband squad" was up to, but Chen Hao hadnât come to Shanghai. Shen Xingyao was here for workâwhy would he follow her? Besides, Shen Xingyao was currently recording a variety show and had scripts to memorize at night. Sometimes, she didnât even have time for phone calls. Du Wanzhou had told Chen Hao not to bother Shen Xingyao unless it was important.
Chen Hao fully supported Shen Xingyaoâs work.
But Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu were here for fun, so Lu Shuangchen and Lu Yicheng had tagged along.
The two of them were waiting outside the stadium. They had arrived at 10:30 p.m., windows rolled down, enjoying the cool evening breeze. The autumn air was refreshing, and it didnât seem all that bad.
Father and son had little to say to each other in the hotel. Their rooms were arranged with Yu Wanqiu and Lu Shuangchen sharing one, Jiang Lan in a single room, and Lu Yicheng also by himself.
Lu Yicheng was watching Episode 7 of Mother-in-Law Is Coming, while Lu Shuangchen, having nothing better to do, scrolled through news on his phone. He certainly wasnât going to watch the talent show.
Why waste time waiting for the camera to pan over for a second or two? He wasnât that idle.
After nearly an hour of scrolling, Lu Shuangchenâs eyes began to ache. He took off his glasses and said, "Look at your girlfriendâalways dragging your mom here and there, never doing anything productive."
His tone carried a hint of disapproval.
Lu Yicheng lifted his gaze and glanced at him. "Whatâs the point of saying that to me? Go tell Mom yourself. If they stop going out so much, Iâll thank you."
Lu Shuangchen scoffed. "As if I need your thanks."
If his words had any effect, he wouldnât have asked Lu Yicheng to intervene. "Canât you, as a man, rein in your girlfriend a little? Youâre so useless."
Lu Shuangchen sighed. Ever since Yu Wanqiu joined this show and met Lu Yichengâs girlfriend, she had become a completely different person.
Lu Yicheng cleared his throat. "I think my girlfriend is greatâgenerous and understanding. Itâs just a live show. Whatâs the big deal? Even if Iâm a little jealous, I support her having fun. Momâs great too. Sheâs an actress with a lot of fansâdonât be so petty. Itâs normal for idols to have admirers. You should learn to appreciate peopleâs strengths. Be grateful you have a wife like Mom."
Lu Shuangchen sneered. "Since when did you become so enlightened? Strengths? A bunch of teenagersâwhatâs so impressive about them? Whatâs there to see? They all have two arms and two legs."
Lu Yicheng lowered his head, but before he could respond, a womanâs voice cut in.
"Thatâs right, youâre the handsome oneâfifty-two years old, over the hill. Seems like all your years went to your face and none to your brain." Yu Wanqiu stood outside the car window, arms crossed, though it was unclear how much she had overheard.
Lu Shuangchen shot Lu Yicheng a glare. He must have noticed her earlier and deliberately set him up.
What kind of son was Lu Yicheng?
Yu Wanqiu wasnât finished. "Teenagers? You know theyâre teenagers? Youâre decades olderâwhereâs your dignity as an elder?"
Lu Shuangchen turned off the engine. "...I was just joking. Donât take it seriously."
Lu Yicheng chimed in, "Thirsty? Iâve got drinksâwatermelon, pineapple. What do you two want?"
Lu Shuangchen: "???"
He had no idea when Lu Yicheng had bought all this.
Yu Wanqiu waved dismissively. "Not drinking."
The live show ended at 11 p.m., and by the time they left, it was almost 11:30. They spotted the car right away.
Qin Lu had taken first place, while Zhang Mingyang ranked last. Some contestants on the edge of the debut lineup were eliminatedâthough unfortunate, there was nothing to be done.
Due to past seasons where fans had rigged votes, this seasonâs votes were strictly monitored.
Shen Xingyao was heading to a celebration banquet with the other members. The new boy band had plenty of work ahead, while everyone else returned to the hotel. Seeing nothing else to do, Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu left.
The live show was thrilling, but since they hadnât followed the competition from the start, they didnât have strong attachments to any contestants. The emotional impact wasnât as deep as for die-hard fans.
Jiang Lan noticed the girls in the front row jumping for joyâtheir favorite must have made it.
The mentors were also quite handsome, especially Lin Xing. Yu Wanqiu admired these young talentsâthey had it tough.
But hearing Lu Shuangchenâs comments afterward, the generation gap was undeniable.
Jiang Lan understood the disconnect. Many parents saw fandom as frivolous, but Yu Wanqiu was furious.
They hadnât done anything wrongâjust watched the show and left. What was Lu Shuangchen implying?
Lu Yicheng handed Jiang Lan a milk tea, and she passed one to Yu Wanqiu.
Each holding a cup, Yu Wanqiu declared, "Youâre sleeping with Lu Yicheng tonight. I canât communicate with someone who doesnât get me."
Lu Yicheng didnât mindâhe was sleeping alone anyway. Now heâd have company.
Lu Shuangchen felt wronged. He hadnât meant anything by itâjust venting. And with the younger generation present, couldnât they at least save him some face?
"Letâs talk about this back at the hotel, not out here," Lu Shuangchen coughed.
Jiang Lan obediently moved to the back seat. Lu Yicheng grinned. "Hungry? Want to grab a late-night snack?"
Jiang Lan and Lu Yicheng got out of the car. Shanghaiâs nightlife was vibrant, and at 11:30 p.m., the city was still alive.
Jiang Lan teased, "Youâre so meanâsetting up your dad like that."
Hand in hand, Lu Yicheng finally admitted, "I am jealous. I just didnât say it."
He asked, "Was the boy band fun? Interesting?"
Jiang Lan pretended to think. "Hmm⦠let me see."
"Youâre not counting how many of them are hotter than me, are you, Jiang Lan?" Lu Yicheng was already prone to jealousy. He respected her choicesâand her little hobbiesâbut if she said any of those guys were better-looking, heâd be crushed. "Think carefully before you answer. Your response determines what you eat later."
Jiang Lan laughed. "What if I answer well? What if I donât?"
Lu Yicheng squeezed her hand. "Answer well, and weâll have crayfish and beer. Answer poorly⦠well, thereâs a living, breathing person right in front of you. Want a bite?"
Jiang Lan found his antics adorable. "Lower your head a bit."
Thinking she was going to whisper something, Lu Yicheng leaned in.
Instead, Jiang Lan quickly kissed him. "Just so weâre clearâthis doesnât count as eating you. I think youâre the most handsome. The others? Their dancingâs cool, their singingâs cool. But you? Youâre just cool."
Lu Yicheng touched his lips. "Really? Am I that handsome? More than the guy doing the robot dance?"
Men cared deeply about how their girlfriends saw them. Though her praise made his heart flutter, he wanted more.
Details.
"You even noticed the robot dancer?" Jiang Lan was surprised heâd paid attention. "Of course! Youâre effortlessly good-looking."
Jiang Lan silently apologized to Lin Xing in her heart.
Lin Xing, youâre seriously so handsome!
Lu Yicheng couldnât dance, but he was decent at singing. "Alright, alright, letâs go get some crayfish."
Inside the car, Lu Shuangchen scanned the roadside for restaurants.
...
It was already 11:30 PM, and many eateries were still open. Unsure which one served the best food, Lu Shuangchen opted for the private kitchen Yu Wanqiu frequented.
"Want some milk tea?"
Yu Wanqiu replied, "Didnât Lu Yicheng already buy some?"
Lu Shuangchen glanced at her through the rearview mirror. "I meant, would you like me to buy you another cup? Your voice sounds a bit hoarse."
Yu Wanqiu felt a pang of guiltâher throat was sore from all the screaming earlier. During the final announcement, everyone had been cheering, and sheâd joined in, leaving her ears still ringing.
"Itâs fine, I just didnât drink enough water. Get me a Strawberry Delightâjust a strawberry-flavored drink." She stepped out of the car. "Shen Xingyao gave us the tickets, so I went. Donât blame Jiang Lan for everything."
Lu Shuangchen was startledâtheyâd heard him.
"I didnât mean it like that. Itâs good for you two to go out. Back when you were filming, youâd work for months and just read at home during breaks. This is much better." He parked the car. "Iâll go get the milk tea."
After closing the door, he reopened it. "I mean it. Iâve been too busy with work to travel with you, so itâs nice that Jiang Lan can keep you company."
"Of course, Iâll try to make more time too, focus less on work. Be right back."
Sitting in the passenger seat, Yu Wanqiu couldnât help but curse Lu Shuangchen inwardlyâidiot. Theyâd both been busy before, rarely seeing each other, but things were better now. Did he really have to spell it all out? She already knew.
Ten minutes later, Lu Shuangchen returned with a room-temperature drink, straw already inserted, and handed it to her.
Yu Wanqiu said, "Try it. I bet youâve never had this before."
Lu Shuangchen chuckled. "Iâm old, outdated. Thereâs a lot I havenât experienced."
The age gap weighed on him. At 52, he might only have another 10 or 20 years left.
Heâd probably pass before Yu Wanqiu.
"I was a bit harsh earlier. Sorry, I didnât mean to imply youâre old. Weâve been married over 20 yearsâto me, youâre still the same person I married. Youâre just as handsome now as you were back then." Yu Wanqiu added, "And your figureâs still great too." Sheâd never said things like this before, but sheâd picked it up from Jiang Lan, who loved complimenting others.
Lu Shuangchen looked genuinely surprised. "Really?"
Yu Wanqiu nodded. "Of course. Youâre my man, after all."
This was what marriage meant to herâa lifetime of growing together.
They dined at the private kitchen, though Yu Wanqiu ate little since it was so late. Back home, she didnât kick Lu Shuangchen out.
The next day, theyâd planned to visit Disneyland, but rain poured all night and hadnât stopped by morning.
The autumn downpour brought cooler air, finally breaking the summer heat.
Jiang Lan stayed in the hotel, scrolling through Weibo and binge-watching dramas.
Last night's "Because of You, We Form a Group" finale dominated trending topics, featuring debuting members, hosts Shen Xingyao and Xie Zheng, their "ZhengZheng Rising" CP, and the appearances of Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan. They had been trending since 8 PM.
After 11 PM, fans, still exhilarated, revisited Mother-in-Law Is Coming Episode 7.
[Today was double the joy!]
[If only every day could be this happy.]
[The four mentorsâ performances were unreal. Even Yu Wanqiu approved. [image]]
The attached photo captured Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan cheering wildlyâa fleeting moment fans had screenshot and turned into memes.
...
[Yu Wanqiu: ???]
[Just finished Episode 7âthey went to the aquarium! Planning to go tomorrow too.]
[Wish I were in City B. Their diving was mesmerizing!]
[Yu Wanqiu looked like a mermaid.]
[Recapping past episodes: Yu Wanqiuâs skills include flower arranging, cooking, shooting, jet-skiing, diving (probably deep-sea), martial arts basics, rock climbing, horseback ridingâ¦]
[Sheâs practically a polymath.]
[Jiang Lanâs no slouch eitherâsheâs mastered instruments, even played yarn like a pro, plus her EQ is sky-high.]
[I admire how she fearlessly tries things Iâd never dare touch.]
[And she always finds the coolest spotsâthatâs a talent too.]
[Theyâre so well-matched. Low-key wanna meet Jiang Lanâs parents.]
[They should marry right after the show, then join Season 3 as a couple.]
[Also loving Du Wanzhou and Shen Xingyaoâs dynamicâtotal mother-daughter vibes.]
[Expected just a health check-up, but theyâre doing yoga and gym sessions together!]
[Shen Xingyaoâs new dramaâcanât wait!]
[As for Zhang Lin⦠Even if a mom has reasons for divorcing, unless she cheated, Iâll support her.]
[âââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââSame.]
[With an in-law like that, divorce was overdue.]
[Li Jiaâs not wrong eitherârich people just act like that.]
[Wealth â character. Du Wanzhouâs loaded, Yu Wanqiu tooâtheyâre nothing like that.]
[Exactly. Poor mothers-in-law can be awful; rich ones can be angels.]
[My MIL brings homemade goodies from afar and never nags. Weâre not wealthy, but sheâs kind.]
[Team Zhang Lin for now. If it backfires, so be it.]
[Wouldnât shock me if she divorces post-show.]
[Enough about Li Jiaâletâs focus on the eye candy from last nightâs live finale!]
The live broadcast only caught Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan twiceâunder three seconds totalâbut their fervent reactions became meme gold, spreading across group chats.
Their CP fanbase had over 3 million followers, a testament to their loyal fandom. Meanwhile, the "ZhengZheng Rising" CP was losing steam, dropping from nearly 7 million to 6.1 million. Though Xie Zheng attended the finale, he and Shen Xingyao shared zero interaction. Last night, he announced a new drama, while rumors swirled about Ou Mingyang landing a female-led project.
Their summer fling had been sweet, but the breakup was brutal.
[Swearing off real-person ships. Next time, call me an idiot.]
[Join the "Lanzhou Noodles" fandom instead. Even if Jiang Lan and Lu Yicheng split, the CP wonât die. Trust me.]
[Is it worth it?]
[Not sweet? No charge.]
For those who enjoy the intricacies of friendships, if you crave something more intense, search for Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle videos on Bilibiliâthey're quite entertaining. CP fans capitalize on every opportunity to promote their favorite pairings. [If you enjoy that, you might also appreciate the heartwarming romance of middle-aged parentsâthe "Double Yu" pairing... A powerful CEO and an award-winning actress, plus their nostalgic campus daysâtruly unforgettable. You can even ship the whole family!]
[And!! The more niche father-son CP, Old Lu and Old Six. Old Lu is Lu Shuangchen, and Old Six is Lu Yicheng. Lu Yicheng gives off sneaky, mischievous vibes.]
[Heâd wear a mascot costume and take his girlfriend stargazing on Qixi Festival, while Lu Shuangchen, clueless as ever, just took Yu Wanqiu on a hotpot date.]
[The appeal lies in their love-hate dynamic.]
[Exactly. The Lu family is a never-ending cycle.]
[Or rather, the Lu family is a closed loop.]
First-time visitors to this loop might feel a bit bewilderedâwhat on earth is all this? But once they get it, they realize it actually works.
Itâs all about the thrill.
Shanghai saw rain all day on Saturday, and the forecast predicts more rain in the coming days. With Disneyland off the table, they plan to return to City B on Sunday morning.
Their high-speed train leaves at 9 a.m., arriving in the afternoon, just in time for the evening livestream.
Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu have once again saved the livestream for the final day.
Netizens were curious about what the "husband squad" was up to, but Chen Hao hadnât come to Shanghai. Shen Xingyao was here for workâwhy would he follow her? Besides, Shen Xingyao was currently recording a variety show and had scripts to memorize at night. Sometimes, she didnât even have time for phone calls. Du Wanzhou had told Chen Hao not to bother Shen Xingyao unless it was important.
Chen Hao fully supported Shen Xingyaoâs work.
But Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu were here for fun, so Lu Shuangchen and Lu Yicheng had tagged along.
The two of them were waiting outside the stadium. They had arrived at 10:30 p.m., windows rolled down, enjoying the cool evening breeze. The autumn air was refreshing, and it didnât seem all that bad.
Father and son had little to say to each other in the hotel. Their rooms were arranged with Yu Wanqiu and Lu Shuangchen sharing one, Jiang Lan in a single room, and Lu Yicheng also by himself.
Lu Yicheng was watching Episode 7 of Mother-in-Law Is Coming, while Lu Shuangchen, having nothing better to do, scrolled through news on his phone. He certainly wasnât going to watch the talent show.
Why waste time waiting for the camera to pan over for a second or two? He wasnât that idle.
After nearly an hour of scrolling, Lu Shuangchenâs eyes began to ache. He took off his glasses and said, "Look at your girlfriendâalways dragging your mom here and there, never doing anything productive."
His tone carried a hint of disapproval.
Lu Yicheng lifted his gaze and glanced at him. "Whatâs the point of saying that to me? Go tell Mom yourself. If they stop going out so much, Iâll thank you."
Lu Shuangchen scoffed. "As if I need your thanks."
If his words had any effect, he wouldnât have asked Lu Yicheng to intervene. "Canât you, as a man, rein in your girlfriend a little? Youâre so useless."
Lu Shuangchen sighed. Ever since Yu Wanqiu joined this show and met Lu Yichengâs girlfriend, she had become a completely different person.
Lu Yicheng cleared his throat. "I think my girlfriend is greatâgenerous and understanding. Itâs just a live show. Whatâs the big deal? Even if Iâm a little jealous, I support her having fun. Momâs great too. Sheâs an actress with a lot of fansâdonât be so petty. Itâs normal for idols to have admirers. You should learn to appreciate peopleâs strengths. Be grateful you have a wife like Mom."
Lu Shuangchen sneered. "Since when did you become so enlightened? Strengths? A bunch of teenagersâwhatâs so impressive about them? Whatâs there to see? They all have two arms and two legs."
Lu Yicheng lowered his head, but before he could respond, a womanâs voice cut in.
"Thatâs right, youâre the handsome oneâfifty-two years old, over the hill. Seems like all your years went to your face and none to your brain." Yu Wanqiu stood outside the car window, arms crossed, though it was unclear how much she had overheard.
Lu Shuangchen shot Lu Yicheng a glare. He must have noticed her earlier and deliberately set him up.
What kind of son was Lu Yicheng?
Yu Wanqiu wasnât finished. "Teenagers? You know theyâre teenagers? Youâre decades olderâwhereâs your dignity as an elder?"
Lu Shuangchen turned off the engine. "...I was just joking. Donât take it seriously."
Lu Yicheng chimed in, "Thirsty? Iâve got drinksâwatermelon, pineapple. What do you two want?"
Lu Shuangchen: "???"
He had no idea when Lu Yicheng had bought all this.
Yu Wanqiu waved dismissively. "Not drinking."
The live show ended at 11 p.m., and by the time they left, it was almost 11:30. They spotted the car right away.
Qin Lu had taken first place, while Zhang Mingyang ranked last. Some contestants on the edge of the debut lineup were eliminatedâthough unfortunate, there was nothing to be done.
Due to past seasons where fans had rigged votes, this seasonâs votes were strictly monitored.
Shen Xingyao was heading to a celebration banquet with the other members. The new boy band had plenty of work ahead, while everyone else returned to the hotel. Seeing nothing else to do, Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu left.
The live show was thrilling, but since they hadnât followed the competition from the start, they didnât have strong attachments to any contestants. The emotional impact wasnât as deep as for die-hard fans.
Jiang Lan noticed the girls in the front row jumping for joyâtheir favorite must have made it.
The mentors were also quite handsome, especially Lin Xing. Yu Wanqiu admired these young talentsâthey had it tough.
But hearing Lu Shuangchenâs comments afterward, the generation gap was undeniable.
Jiang Lan understood the disconnect. Many parents saw fandom as frivolous, but Yu Wanqiu was furious.
They hadnât done anything wrongâjust watched the show and left. What was Lu Shuangchen implying?
Lu Yicheng handed Jiang Lan a milk tea, and she passed one to Yu Wanqiu.
Each holding a cup, Yu Wanqiu declared, "Youâre sleeping with Lu Yicheng tonight. I canât communicate with someone who doesnât get me."
Lu Yicheng didnât mindâhe was sleeping alone anyway. Now heâd have company.
Lu Shuangchen felt wronged. He hadnât meant anything by itâjust venting. And with the younger generation present, couldnât they at least save him some face?
"Letâs talk about this back at the hotel, not out here," Lu Shuangchen coughed.
Jiang Lan obediently moved to the back seat. Lu Yicheng grinned. "Hungry? Want to grab a late-night snack?"
Jiang Lan and Lu Yicheng got out of the car. Shanghaiâs nightlife was vibrant, and at 11:30 p.m., the city was still alive.
Jiang Lan teased, "Youâre so meanâsetting up your dad like that."
Hand in hand, Lu Yicheng finally admitted, "I am jealous. I just didnât say it."
He asked, "Was the boy band fun? Interesting?"
Jiang Lan pretended to think. "Hmm⦠let me see."
"Youâre not counting how many of them are hotter than me, are you, Jiang Lan?" Lu Yicheng was already prone to jealousy. He respected her choicesâand her little hobbiesâbut if she said any of those guys were better-looking, heâd be crushed. "Think carefully before you answer. Your response determines what you eat later."
Jiang Lan laughed. "What if I answer well? What if I donât?"
Lu Yicheng squeezed her hand. "Answer well, and weâll have crayfish and beer. Answer poorly⦠well, thereâs a living, breathing person right in front of you. Want a bite?"
Jiang Lan found his antics adorable. "Lower your head a bit."
Thinking she was going to whisper something, Lu Yicheng leaned in.
Instead, Jiang Lan quickly kissed him. "Just so weâre clearâthis doesnât count as eating you. I think youâre the most handsome. The others? Their dancingâs cool, their singingâs cool. But you? Youâre just cool."
Lu Yicheng touched his lips. "Really? Am I that handsome? More than the guy doing the robot dance?"
Men cared deeply about how their girlfriends saw them. Though her praise made his heart flutter, he wanted more.
Details.
"You even noticed the robot dancer?" Jiang Lan was surprised heâd paid attention. "Of course! Youâre effortlessly good-looking."
Jiang Lan silently apologized to Lin Xing in her heart.
Lin Xing, youâre seriously so handsome!
Lu Yicheng couldnât dance, but he was decent at singing. "Alright, alright, letâs go get some crayfish."
Inside the car, Lu Shuangchen scanned the roadside for restaurants.
...
It was already 11:30 PM, and many eateries were still open. Unsure which one served the best food, Lu Shuangchen opted for the private kitchen Yu Wanqiu frequented.
"Want some milk tea?"
Yu Wanqiu replied, "Didnât Lu Yicheng already buy some?"
Lu Shuangchen glanced at her through the rearview mirror. "I meant, would you like me to buy you another cup? Your voice sounds a bit hoarse."
Yu Wanqiu felt a pang of guiltâher throat was sore from all the screaming earlier. During the final announcement, everyone had been cheering, and sheâd joined in, leaving her ears still ringing.
"Itâs fine, I just didnât drink enough water. Get me a Strawberry Delightâjust a strawberry-flavored drink." She stepped out of the car. "Shen Xingyao gave us the tickets, so I went. Donât blame Jiang Lan for everything."
Lu Shuangchen was startledâtheyâd heard him.
"I didnât mean it like that. Itâs good for you two to go out. Back when you were filming, youâd work for months and just read at home during breaks. This is much better." He parked the car. "Iâll go get the milk tea."
After closing the door, he reopened it. "I mean it. Iâve been too busy with work to travel with you, so itâs nice that Jiang Lan can keep you company."
"Of course, Iâll try to make more time too, focus less on work. Be right back."
Sitting in the passenger seat, Yu Wanqiu couldnât help but curse Lu Shuangchen inwardlyâidiot. Theyâd both been busy before, rarely seeing each other, but things were better now. Did he really have to spell it all out? She already knew.
Ten minutes later, Lu Shuangchen returned with a room-temperature drink, straw already inserted, and handed it to her.
Yu Wanqiu said, "Try it. I bet youâve never had this before."
Lu Shuangchen chuckled. "Iâm old, outdated. Thereâs a lot I havenât experienced."
The age gap weighed on him. At 52, he might only have another 10 or 20 years left.
Heâd probably pass before Yu Wanqiu.
"I was a bit harsh earlier. Sorry, I didnât mean to imply youâre old. Weâve been married over 20 yearsâto me, youâre still the same person I married. Youâre just as handsome now as you were back then." Yu Wanqiu added, "And your figureâs still great too." Sheâd never said things like this before, but sheâd picked it up from Jiang Lan, who loved complimenting others.
Lu Shuangchen looked genuinely surprised. "Really?"
Yu Wanqiu nodded. "Of course. Youâre my man, after all."
This was what marriage meant to herâa lifetime of growing together.
They dined at the private kitchen, though Yu Wanqiu ate little since it was so late. Back home, she didnât kick Lu Shuangchen out.
The next day, theyâd planned to visit Disneyland, but rain poured all night and hadnât stopped by morning.
The autumn downpour brought cooler air, finally breaking the summer heat.
Jiang Lan stayed in the hotel, scrolling through Weibo and binge-watching dramas.
Last night's "Because of You, We Form a Group" finale dominated trending topics, featuring debuting members, hosts Shen Xingyao and Xie Zheng, their "ZhengZheng Rising" CP, and the appearances of Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan. They had been trending since 8 PM.
After 11 PM, fans, still exhilarated, revisited Mother-in-Law Is Coming Episode 7.
[Today was double the joy!]
[If only every day could be this happy.]
[The four mentorsâ performances were unreal. Even Yu Wanqiu approved. [image]]
The attached photo captured Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan cheering wildlyâa fleeting moment fans had screenshot and turned into memes.
...
[Yu Wanqiu: ???]
[Just finished Episode 7âthey went to the aquarium! Planning to go tomorrow too.]
[Wish I were in City B. Their diving was mesmerizing!]
[Yu Wanqiu looked like a mermaid.]
[Recapping past episodes: Yu Wanqiuâs skills include flower arranging, cooking, shooting, jet-skiing, diving (probably deep-sea), martial arts basics, rock climbing, horseback ridingâ¦]
[Sheâs practically a polymath.]
[Jiang Lanâs no slouch eitherâsheâs mastered instruments, even played yarn like a pro, plus her EQ is sky-high.]
[I admire how she fearlessly tries things Iâd never dare touch.]
[And she always finds the coolest spotsâthatâs a talent too.]
[Theyâre so well-matched. Low-key wanna meet Jiang Lanâs parents.]
[They should marry right after the show, then join Season 3 as a couple.]
[Also loving Du Wanzhou and Shen Xingyaoâs dynamicâtotal mother-daughter vibes.]
[Expected just a health check-up, but theyâre doing yoga and gym sessions together!]
[Shen Xingyaoâs new dramaâcanât wait!]
[As for Zhang Lin⦠Even if a mom has reasons for divorcing, unless she cheated, Iâll support her.]
[âââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââââSame.]
[With an in-law like that, divorce was overdue.]
[Li Jiaâs not wrong eitherârich people just act like that.]
[Wealth â character. Du Wanzhouâs loaded, Yu Wanqiu tooâtheyâre nothing like that.]
[Exactly. Poor mothers-in-law can be awful; rich ones can be angels.]
[My MIL brings homemade goodies from afar and never nags. Weâre not wealthy, but sheâs kind.]
[Team Zhang Lin for now. If it backfires, so be it.]
[Wouldnât shock me if she divorces post-show.]
[Enough about Li Jiaâletâs focus on the eye candy from last nightâs live finale!]
The live broadcast only caught Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan twiceâunder three seconds totalâbut their fervent reactions became meme gold, spreading across group chats.
Their CP fanbase had over 3 million followers, a testament to their loyal fandom. Meanwhile, the "ZhengZheng Rising" CP was losing steam, dropping from nearly 7 million to 6.1 million. Though Xie Zheng attended the finale, he and Shen Xingyao shared zero interaction. Last night, he announced a new drama, while rumors swirled about Ou Mingyang landing a female-led project.
Their summer fling had been sweet, but the breakup was brutal.
[Swearing off real-person ships. Next time, call me an idiot.]
[Join the "Lanzhou Noodles" fandom instead. Even if Jiang Lan and Lu Yicheng split, the CP wonât die. Trust me.]
[Is it worth it?]
[Not sweet? No charge.]
For those who enjoy the intricacies of friendships, if you crave something more intense, search for Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle videos on Bilibiliâthey're quite entertaining. CP fans capitalize on every opportunity to promote their favorite pairings. [If you enjoy that, you might also appreciate the heartwarming romance of middle-aged parentsâthe "Double Yu" pairing... A powerful CEO and an award-winning actress, plus their nostalgic campus daysâtruly unforgettable. You can even ship the whole family!]
[And!! The more niche father-son CP, Old Lu and Old Six. Old Lu is Lu Shuangchen, and Old Six is Lu Yicheng. Lu Yicheng gives off sneaky, mischievous vibes.]
[Heâd wear a mascot costume and take his girlfriend stargazing on Qixi Festival, while Lu Shuangchen, clueless as ever, just took Yu Wanqiu on a hotpot date.]
[The appeal lies in their love-hate dynamic.]
[Exactly. The Lu family is a never-ending cycle.]
[Or rather, the Lu family is a closed loop.]
First-time visitors to this loop might feel a bit bewilderedâwhat on earth is all this? But once they get it, they realize it actually works.
Itâs all about the thrill.
Shanghai saw rain all day on Saturday, and the forecast predicts more rain in the coming days. With Disneyland off the table, they plan to return to City B on Sunday morning.
Their high-speed train leaves at 9 a.m., arriving in the afternoon, just in time for the evening livestream.
Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu have once again saved the livestream for the final day.