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The first episode of "Dear Mom" featured three groups of guests living together in a villa for two days and one night.
As the live stream began, a modern, minimalist two-story villa came into view.
The camera slowly zooms in on the second-floor living room of the villa, where the first group of guests appears: actress Qin Man and her daughter Jiang Ning'an.
Wow, the first to appear are our Teacher Qin and Ning'an!
[Teacher Qin looks so sophisticated and elegant in that white shirt; she truly is a beauty that time cannot diminish!]
The live stream room was lively, but only Qin Man and her daughter were present, so the atmosphere was a little quiet.
Viewers who have seen the preview know that the mother and daughter are not that close.
Qin Man has been busy filming since giving birth to her daughter. Jiang Ning'an was raised by a nanny when she was young, and went to study in North America after she turned fifteen.
It wasn't until two years ago that Jiang Ning'an returned to China and entered the entertainment industry, beginning her acting career.
Under the camera, the audience scrutinized and watched their every move.
Although neither of them spoke, I noticed that Jiang Ning'an had been observing her mother the whole time.
Yes, Jiang Ning'an went to get some water as soon as Teacher Qin coughed.
[Teacher Qin definitely loves her daughter too. Hopefully, this program will help them both gradually open up to each other.]
A rustling sound came from the stairwell, and Qin Man and Jiang Ning'an both looked over.
The second group of guests, Cen Meng and her mother Qiao Yazhen, went upstairs.
Upon seeing the two people sitting in the living room, Cen Meng immediately quickened her pace and walked over.
"Hello, Teacher Qin! I'm a fan of yours, my name is Cen Meng." Cen Meng smiled broadly. "I especially love the characters you've portrayed, and I'm so happy to finally meet you today!"
Qin Man stood up, shook hands with Cen Meng, and nodded slightly: "Hello."
As a veteran in the entertainment industry, Qin Man had seen too many people who claimed to be fans in front of her, so she didn't react particularly to Cen Meng's words.
Others might not believe it, but Qin Man chose to come on the show purely for her daughter.
She wasn't particularly interested in the other guests on the show, nor did she have any intention of making friends with them.
Cen Meng, accompanied by her mother Qiao Yazhen, also greeted Jiang Ning'an: "Hello Ning'an! I really loved your recent drama 'The Story of Cai Xin', I stayed up all night to finish watching it! You acted so well in it!"
Like Qin Man, Jiang Ning'an was not talkative. In response to Cen Meng's series of compliments, she simply smiled and replied, "Thank you."
Cen Meng felt uncomfortable after being repeatedly given the cold shoulder.
However, she didn't show it and maintained her enthusiastic smile. Anyway, her fans saw it and would naturally speak up for her.
Sure enough, Cen Meng's fans in the live chat started to voice their grievances.
[This mother and daughter are so cold! Mengmeng praised her so much, and this is their reaction?]
[Yes, even an award-winning actress shouldn't take advantage of her seniority to treat newcomers badly, right?]
Immediately, some viewers objected.
I think it was quite polite; didn't they all smile and say thank you? Some people shouldn't nitpick.
[That's right. Everyone was unfamiliar with each other at the beginning, so this attitude is perfectly fine. Cen Meng's fans, please don't be so sensitive!]
At the same time, a van slowly pulled up outside the recording site.
Guided by the staff, Ning Yuxuan and Ning Fei, as the last group of guests to appear, walked up to the second floor of the villa together.
As Ning Fei stepped forward, Qin Man also stood up.
"Long time no see, Qin Man." Ning Fei smiled and extended a hand.
"Long time no see, Ning Fei."
The director gave a close-up of the two people's clasped hands, then cut to a shot of the two people looking at each other.
This must be the first time the two have been seen together in fifteen years, right? I wonder what they're thinking right now?
It's quite ironic that former rivals have met again, and both of them even have a daughter!
The director knows how to direct the shots; this sense of destiny is palpable!
There were fans of the two actresses who disliked each other in the comments, but most viewers were excited about their reunion after many years, and the arguing comments were completely drowned out.
On the other side, Ning Yuxuan and Jiang Ning'an were also greeting each other.
Ning Yuxuan first introduced herself.
Jiang Ning'an responded to Cen Meng with the same polite yet slightly cold attitude: "Hello, I am Jiang Ning'an."
Just when everyone thought the conversation between the two had ended, Ning Yuxuan spoke again.
"By the way, there's a question I've been holding back for a long time, and I finally have the chance to ask you today."
Jiang Ning'an was slightly taken aback, and then she immediately went on high alert.
She knew her mother's personality well; when she lost to Ning Fei in the Best Actress competition, her mother may have indeed felt resentful and regretful.
But so many years have passed, and Qin Man has now achieved her dream of winning the Grand Slam. The past is long gone.
Therefore, Jiang Ning'an didn't intend to do anything to Ning Yuxuan. After the show was finished, everyone went their separate ways.
But if the other party provokes trouble, then I am definitely not someone who is afraid of trouble.
Jiang Ning stood quietly in place, waiting for Ning Yuxuan's question.
The comments section erupted with excitement.
[Here it comes! Things seemed calm on Mom's side for the time being, but the daughter has suddenly started a fight!]
[Haha, I love watching this! Let's fight!]
[I bet Ning Yuxuan is going to ask: Did your mother accept defeat when she lost to my mother?]
Amidst everyone's anticipation, Ning Yuxuan spoke in a serious tone: "I want to know, does Caixin love Master more, or does she love the Demon Lord more?"
Jiang Ning'an: "..."
Cai Xin is the female lead played by Jiang Ning'an in the hit TV series "Cai Xin Zhuan". This drama is the dark horse of this year's fantasy genre. It just ended a few days ago and has been the subject of a lot of online discussion.
The female protagonist Cai Xin, played by Jiang Ning'an, has feelings for two men in her life, and which one Cai Xin loves more has always been a topic of endless debate among fans of the two couples.
The camera captured Jiang Ning'an's astonished expression, and the viewers in the live stream were equally surprised that Ning Yuxuan would ask such a question.
[Hahaha, as expected of Ning Yuxuan, she's at the forefront of binge-watching!]
I have to say, I'm also quite curious to know the answer to Ning Yuxuan's question.
[It's definitely the Demon Lord! Anyone who ships a master-disciple romance is heretical, I won't listen!]
[Hilarious! Jiang Ning'an was stumped by the question. Give us CP fans an answer!]
Jiang Ning'an snapped out of her surprise and looked at Ning Yuxuan with a probing gaze.
Ning Yuxuan looked at her sincerely and said, "It's okay, go ahead and say it! Even if you ship the wrong couple, I can take it!"
It seems she genuinely wanted to know the answer, rather than just making an excuse to start a conversation.
Jiang Ning'an: "..."
She cleared her throat: "These two men are the two most important men in Caixin's life. Her master was the guide who led Caixin from ignorance to maturity. From beginning to end, Caixin always had her master in her heart, only at first it was love, and later it became a confidant—"
Speaking of her role, Jiang Ning'an gradually became more talkative: "...However, the Demon Lord was the first person to make Cai Xin realize that she could be chosen with unwavering resolve, and he was also the one who accompanied Cai Xin through the most difficult times. What they experienced together is irreplaceable, and they are true soulmates."
After he finished speaking, the live stream was split between cheering and wailing.
[Ahhh, so does this mean they've admitted that the Demon Lord is Cai Xin's true love? I'm crying, my master!]
[Hahaha, I knew it was the Demon Lord! Thank you Ning Yuxuan, my CP is finally complete!]
[I never expected to get such after-sales service from my favorite CP on a variety show! Let's all say: Thank you, Ning Yuxuan!]
Ning Yuxuan beamed with joy upon hearing Jiang Ning'an's reply: "Thank you!"
Then, she winked triumphantly at Ning Fei: "Mom, did you hear that? I told you my favorite ship is real!"
Ning Yuxuan came across this drama on a video app recommendation last weekend and started watching it on a whim.
After watching a few episodes, Ning Yuxuan became more and more engrossed in the show. Frustrated by watching it alone with no one to discuss it with, she simply invited Ning Fei to watch it with her.
The mother and daughter watched the series together until the finale, and even shipped opposite couples.
Ning Fei looked at her daughter helplessly and shook her head: "Okay, okay, I heard you, but I still prefer Master's silent love."
[Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter! Teacher Ning and Ning Yuxuan are acting out the real me and my roommate, it's so relatable!]
[CP fans are arguing, while the actual celebrities are just watching the show, hahaha]
Ning Yuxuan blinked, then suddenly looked at Qin Man: "Teacher Qin, have you watched the show? Which couple do you support?"
Qin Man was taken aback when her name was called out unexpectedly.
Jiang Ning'an unconsciously pursed her lips slightly.
Jiang Ning'an has always regarded her mother as her goal and role model.
She just wanted to make a name for herself on her own, rather than relying on her mother's connections to get by in the industry.
Therefore, Qin Man starred in works by renowned directors, while Jiang Ning'an, as a newcomer who had just debuted, acted in fantasy idol dramas.
Jiang Ning'an thought that her mother probably hadn't watched her TV series. After all, no matter how popular it was, it was just a web-based idol drama and not something that could be considered highbrow.
She was just about to try and smooth things over when Qin Man suddenly spoke up.
“I prefer Caixin and Master as a couple,” Qin Man said with a smile. “I was particularly moved by the part where Master looked at Caixin’s back and chose to let her go.”
Jiang Ning'an widened her eyes slightly.
So...her mother really did watch her show?
[Haha, Teacher Qin likes Master too! My wounded heart has been soothed!]
[I declare the score 2 to 1, Master's Party has won!]
[No, no, the actress who plays the female lead is actually on the Demon Lord's side! It's clearly a tie!]
The fans of the couple on both sides in the live stream were having a great time discussing it, and some viewers also noticed that Cen Meng and her mother hadn't said a word.
[Hey, didn't Cen Meng say she really liked this show? Why isn't she saying anything?]
When Cen Meng greeted Jiang Ning'an earlier, she specifically mentioned Jiang Ning'an's new drama, saying that she really liked Jiang Ning'an's performance in it.
However, at this moment, Cen Meng watched the others discussing the TV series, but she couldn't join in the conversation.
The reason is simple: she had never watched Jiang Ning'an's dramas; what she said before was just polite flattery.
At this moment, Cen Meng wanted to interject, but she was worried that she might accidentally say something wrong about the plot and expose the fact that she had lied in order to get closer to him.
She had no choice but to give her mother a look, and the two of them pretended to listen attentively.
Fortunately, not long after, the production crew came over and started moving on to the next steps.
After the guests met each other, the first activity was to split into two groups: daughters and mothers, and each group went to the mall to buy gifts for the other.
The live stream was also divided into two perspectives: one focusing on the mothers and the other on the daughters.
On the daughter's side, the production team took the three of them to a nearby shopping mall frequented by young people.
The production team stipulated that the three of them must go together no matter what they want to buy.
After getting off the bus, Cen Meng was the first to speak: "Ning An, Yu Xuan, where do you want to go?"
Jiang Ning'an: "I'm fine with anything, let's go wherever you want to go first."
Ning Yuxuan also said that she plans to wander around first before making a decision.
The production team gave them four hours to eat and shop, which was more than enough time.
Cen Meng blinked her eyelashes: "Then...can I go to the bookstore first?"
She smiled at the camera: "My mother, like me, loves literature, and I wanted to choose a book for her myself."
From the very beginning of the pilot episode, Cen Meng intentionally portrayed her family as a scholarly household.
This was a strategy she had planned long ago. Since the other two mothers were both award-winning actresses, and her own mother couldn't compare in terms of appearance, she naturally had to showcase her inner qualities.
The fans were very supportive.
[Mengmeng truly lives up to her family's intellectual background; she's different from ordinary girls!]
I always said that Cen Meng had a scholarly air about her, unlike the ordinary, vulgar women in the entertainment industry.
Cen Meng continued, "My mother and I often share our favorite books. For example, my mother really likes an author named Yi Xin, so I made a special trip to England to get a signed copy of Yi Xin's latest work and gave it to her."
Upon hearing the author's name she mentioned, some knowledgeable viewers in the live stream immediately recognized it.
[Yi Xin?! The British-Chinese writer, the one nominated for the Nobel Prize?]
[I know that author too; she's really popular in the industry lately! I heard there are only a handful of signed commemorative editions of her new book, and some people are willing to pay tens of thousands of yuan for a single copy but still can't get one!]
[Wow, that's amazing! I thought Cen Meng's love of reading was just a persona, but it turns out it's real!]
[It has to be said, it feels like Cen Meng has instantly widened the gap between herself and the other two...]
After Cen Meng finished speaking, she couldn't hide her pride.
From an angle out of the camera's view, she looked in Ning Yuxuan's direction, a defiant look in her eyes—
Come on, mock me. It would be best if you exposed your ignorance in front of the whole nation.
However, Ning Yuxuan only glanced at Cen Meng and didn't react.
Ning Yuxuan was thinking.
She also knew the writer Cen Meng mentioned.
Because Ning Fei and Xie Zhiyan's mother, Zheng Xinmei, are on good terms, Zheng Xinmei gives Ning Yuxuan a birthday gift every year.
The twenty-fourth birthday gift Zheng Xinmei gave to Ning Yuxuan happened to be a specially signed edition of Yi Xin's novel, which was sent back by Xie Zhiyan, who was in England on business at the time.
It is said that because this is Yi Xin's eighth work, there are only eight specially signed commemorative editions, and they are only sold in the UK, making it very difficult for readers in China to get their hands on one.
It's not entirely impossible that Cen Meng happened to get the other one of the eight books.
But... is it really just such a coincidence?
After thinking for a moment, Ning Yuxuan took out her phone.
Just in case, the guests kept their phones with them when filming on location.
Ning Yuxuan sent Xie Zhiyan a message: [Do you still remember the book you sent me from England?]
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