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Han Xixi's little prank was eventually exposed by the audience.

Late October.

The final episode of "Longing for Married Life" aired.

Actually, Han Xixi took the children from Shiliang Primary School to participate in the choir competition on the second day after the last recording of the program.

The show is still managed by the same team: a three-day, two-night recording session, edited into two episodes for broadcast.

Therefore, it is only natural that the content for Saturday will be divided into two parts.

However, the show's producers won't cut the show short based solely on the length of the episode; they'll find a minor climax and then abruptly end it.

This approach not only provides a memorable ending to the episode but also leaves a hook for the next episode, enticing viewers to continue watching.

The final recording took place on Saturday, which happened to be the day of the choir competition.

The show's producers would naturally choose to edit the footage after Shiliang Elementary School's performance and before the champion is announced.

This is practically God's ordained spot for leaving the hook.

The eleventh episode concluded with a complete and moving choral performance, leaving the audience in suspense about whether Shiliang Elementary School would win the championship, thus keeping them waiting for the final episode.

Simply perfect.

The eleventh episode aired a week ago.

Netizens praised the performance of the choir singing "Sunflower" by Shiliang Primary School, which led to it trending on social media.

The general consensus was similar to that of the South Korean Navy – while their skills were lacking, their performance was emotionally resonant and deeply moving, making them a true champion.

The more positive reviews there are, the more people are eagerly anticipating who will ultimately win the championship.

Thousands of netizens have been making harsh statements under the trending topic.

"Yizhou City Education Bureau, is that it? I advise you not to be ungrateful!"

"[Location] Here's the location, guys, make yourselves at home!"

"If I don't win the championship, I'll eat shit on live stream!"

"Damn, I almost peed my eyes listening to that!"

"I've listened to so many of Han Xixi's songs, and I didn't think her singing skills were that great, but the fact that she could teach a group of kids from a rural elementary school to sing like this, I'm so impressed I could kneel down in front of her and call her awesome!"

"The light in the children's eyes doesn't lie. Han Xixi is truly dedicated to being a music teacher. I admire her greatly!"

"Unfortunately, I lack education; all I can do is say 'awesome'!"

"Absolute Champion!"

"Yizhou, listen to me carefully: if Shiliang Elementary School doesn't win the championship, I'll hold a sit-in protest in front of the Education Bureau for the next three months!"

"Haha, the leaders of the Yizhou Education Bureau must be terrified!"

"Hilarious! Does anyone even remember that 'Rebirth' was a reality show observing married life?!"

"..."

Netizens expressed their opinions eloquently, even more nervous and excited than the contestants, as if they wouldn't give up until they brought the championship trophy to Shiliang Elementary School.

The threat from tens of millions of viewers nearly drove the leaders of the Yizhou Education Bureau to despair.

Everyone is now very grateful that the championship trophy was awarded to Shiliang Primary School during the competition.

Otherwise, given the netizens' indignant attitude, what would become of them?

The judges were all still shaken, feeling as if they had inexplicably experienced a life-or-death adventure and miraculously escaped danger, narrowly escaping death.

The wonderful choral performance by Shiliang Primary School was saved for the end of the eleventh performance.

After a week of waiting.

On Friday night, the twelfth episode of "Longing for Married Life" aired on Hunan TV. The show started with the Shiliang Primary School choir announcing their victory.

The comment section immediately exploded.

"That was awesome!!!"

"really!!!"

"Well deserved!!!"

The judges narrowly escaped death!!!

After a round of loud gongs and drums celebrating.

Next came the awards ceremony, where Mayor Han Haijun personally presented the award to the winning team and then accepted an interview with the host.

There's actually nothing wrong with this program.

But all netizens know the relationship between the award presenter Han Haijun and the award-winning team leader Han Xixi. The fact that the father and daughter pretended not to know each other while standing on the stage was hilarious.

If it were anyone else, the comments section would be filled with accusations of "behind-the-scenes manipulation" or "insider dealings."

However, given the excellent performance by Shiliang Primary School, which was certified as the champion by all netizens,

So in this episode, Mayor Han presented the award as a guest, and his "connected" status was practically written in red on the screen. But netizens didn't have any objections at all; instead, they made all sorts of jokes, enjoying the spectacle.

Barrage area:
"Wow, this is probably the most blatant case of nepotism in history [laughing and crying emoji]"

"The presenter and the winner both have the surname Han. What's their relationship? It's so hard to guess!"

How did this father and daughter manage to hold back their laughter?

"The mayor seems so upright; no wonder his daughter is so kind-hearted!"

"Apologize to Mayor Han. I even called him a corrupt official before!"

"The more open and honest something is, the more open and honest it appears [thumbs up]."

"We don't hate people with connections; we hate people with connections who lack ability!"

"Even if Han Xixi won the championship through connections, I'll accept it, because that performance really moved me!"

"Sprinkle flowers~~"

The barrage of comments was dense, yet not a single one raised any questions or disagreed with the commentators.

It's clear that this generation of netizens isn't petty, nitpicky, or looking for trouble all the time; rather, they've been disgusted by the various outrageous practices in the entertainment industry and sometimes simply can't help but complain.

As for things that are truly aboveboard, even if they seem like sinister schemes, people will give them their support without hesitation.

After the awards ceremony.

Immediately following was the famous scene where Han Xixi gave a solemn thank-you speech, then abruptly shifted her gratitude to Principal Shi Peng.

This audacious move truly shocked all the netizens.

Unlike the chaos that ensued during the recording.

In the final edited video, Han Xixi's sly smile was undisguised, as if the words "doing bad things" were practically etched on her face.

Ms. Han's guilty conscience and wicked smile were so obvious.

So much so that while netizens were surprised by her answer, they quickly realized that she was being hypocritical.

The person Han Xixi wants to thank the most is Lin Xiao.

The reason they released Principal Shi as a smokescreen... it's obvious that the couple were just playing a prank, but they ended up fooling everyone.

Netizens immediately realized what was happening, and the comment section erupted in cheers once again.

"Principal Shi: So, am I also part of your couple's play?"

"Host and judges: Okay, okay, so you two are playing it this way, right?"

"Audience: So, we're all part of your couples' play?"

"Okay, okay, I've been forced to eat dog food out of nowhere!"

"Xixi, you've been corrupted by that slut Lin Xiao!!"

"No, I asked you to give an acceptance speech, not to show off your relationship in public!"

Is this still the venue for the competition?

"Sister, you've gone off-topic!"

"Haha, Xixi didn't go astray at all. Have you all forgotten that this show is originally meant to document the married life of this couple?"

"Oh dear, it's true! We only started watching this show to see the couple's lovey-dovey moments, how did we end up watching it like a children's choir competition?"

"Haha, so our Xixi is the one who is most on topic, while all the netizens are just going off-topic and going to grandma's house!"

"Grandma's house? Is it edible?"

"..."

The comment section erupted in cheers, bringing a perfect end to this exciting match and satisfying conclusion.

The championship trophy has been awarded.

But this episode has only been going on for 15 minutes, and there's still an hour and a half to go.

Netizens are enjoying it immensely and are very fond of it, so they continue to follow the updates.

The camera pans to behind-the-scenes, where Han Xixi and the children are seen holding the championship trophy and weeping with joy.

Amidst the lively atmosphere.

Lin Xiao, the innocent son who had just been publicly tricked by his wife, came backstage with a bouquet of pure white, fragrant gardenias and presented it to his wife as a reward, disregarding past grievances.

The couple didn't say a word, they just stared at each other with silly smiles.

This scene once again sent tens of millions of netizens into a collective frenzy, even more excited than watching a well-received Japanese adult film.

This concludes the segment featuring Lin Xiao and Han Xixi.

The scene then switches to another couple.

The style of the comments section changes in an instant.

"The Smile Vanishing Technique!"

"His lips fell off in a second!"

"I completely forgot, there are other guests on this show!"

"No, we're just saying that if the Gardenia couple is so adorable, is there any need for the other two dramatic couples to exist?"

"Hey, here's a suggestion for the production team: make a special documentary about the Gardenia Couple for next season. It'll save money, the audience will love it, and the ratings will definitely be higher than this season!"

“I think it’s okay!!!”

"Sisters, if you jump to 52 minutes and 37 seconds, you'll thank me!"

"Take the first step!"

"..."

Lin Xiao and Han Xixi reappeared on camera at 52 minutes and 37 seconds, halfway through the episode.

The couple has left Yizhou and returned to their home in Dafeng Village, the "Huanxi Residence" that holds memories of an entire season.

It was already Saturday night.

The young couple had been busy all day and were quite exhausted, so there weren't many warm and sweet interactions between them on camera.

The two maintained the same interaction pattern as throughout the entire season.

They cooked and ate together, barely exchanging words, yet their understanding was undeniable. The scenes were simple and uneventful, but viewers were completely engrossed, with the comment section flooded with messages like "This is the marriage I aspire to."

Saturday ended after a period of peaceful life.

A transition to a starry night scene.

The second day arrived, signaling the end of this episode and marking the final half-day of the third season of "Back to the Married Life".

As the series draws to a close, the three groups of guests naturally need to meet up and summarize their experiences.

This is the third time the three groups of guests have met in the entire twelve episodes.

The first time was in the first episode, at Lin Xiao and Han Xixi's house.

The second time was in the sixth episode, at Jiang Feng and Zhang Yi's home. The hit song "All the Way South," which had become popular all over the country in the past month, was released in this episode.

The third time was this episode, and the gathering place was naturally set at the home of the third group of guests—Jiang Xiaofei and Du Yanfang.

The couple made ample preparations for this gathering.

The first half of this episode, whenever the couple was on camera, was basically all about preparing for today's gathering.

Of course, the main focus is on the Taiwanese actress Du Yanfang, while the naive rich second-generation Jiang Xiaofei has an expression of "not understanding but obediently doing as instructed" throughout the show, contributing the second highlight of the entire season after Lin Xiao and Han Xixi.

At 10 a.m., two couples arrived one after the other, each carrying a gift.

The six guests sat together and chatted.

Du Yanfang and Zhang Yi, these two troublesome women, were ignored for an entire season on the show. Now that the show is coming to an end, they are naturally trying to find topics to grab screen time, and their words are full of sparks.

The three men looked bewildered, but Han Xixi saw through their confusion and remained silent, staying quietly to the side.

At this moment, Jiang Feng suddenly started asking her about the choir competition she participated in yesterday, looking very interested.

This really made netizens laugh.

His wife resorted to all sorts of underhanded tactics to grab the spotlight, and it's still too early to say whether he'll win or lose.

Instead of helping his wife, Jiang Feng, as a husband, actively encouraged Han Xixi, who was unassuming and didn't compete for anything, making him a terrible teammate.

From Zhang Yi's perspective, she was absolutely furious with her husband who only knew how to sabotage her.

But from the netizens' perspective, they absolutely love it.

The only highlights of this season's show are Lin Xiao and Han Xixi, without a doubt.

As the series nears its end, who's really in the mood to watch those two women's rivalry? Of course, the more screen time the Gardenia Couple gets, the better!

Therefore, Jiang Feng's topic immediately drew a screen full of jubilation from the comment section.

Jiang Feng was honored with the title of "Great Benefactor of the Entire Internet".

Han Xixi had originally wanted to slack off, but now that she could no longer avoid it, she had no choice but to obediently answer the questions.

With this back and forth, the topic successfully veered off course.

Han Xixi noticed the unpleasant expressions on her two older sisters' faces, but helplessly, she could only pretend not to see them.

After a casual chat.

Soon it was time for the final lunch of the season.

The lavish meal was prepared by the production team and served by Jiang Xiaofei and his wife.

Following the plan, the six guests raised their glasses and chatted, reminiscing about the entire season, with the main theme being a mix of laughter and tears.

Since it's a marriage documentary variety show, it naturally has both laughs and tears. The more you laugh, the more you cry, and this mix of emotions makes for the most memorable ending.

The production team set up this segment precisely to achieve this effect.

Zhang Yi and Du Yanfang, two shrewd women, accurately grasped the program team's intentions, so their words and actions were all aimed at achieving that goal.

After three rounds of drinking.

The two women had already reminisced about the various funny episodes and touching moments from the past three months, creating a wave of nostalgia and building up the emotions perfectly.

The atmosphere was just right.

As the host, Du Yanfang said in a sweet and affectionate tone, "After three months of living in the countryside, I believe everyone has gained new insights and understandings about marriage and love. I have a suggestion: let's each use one word to describe our teammates, okay?"

The proposal was approved by everyone.

Of course, the reason for agreeing was that the four people other than Lin Xiao and Han Xixi knew about the process in advance.

I almost wore out the Xinhua Dictionary while lying in bed last night.

The production team wasn't deliberately trying to keep it from the Gardenia Couple.

It's because they were unscripted throughout the entire season. The first few episodes had some planning, but later on, even the planning stopped. However, the show's effect was not affected at all; on the contrary, it kept rising like a rocket.

The production team was pleased with this outcome.

So later on, we were both confident and bold enough to let them express themselves freely, and we were also very curious about what highlights and new ideas the couple would bring to the show.

After Du Yanfang made the suggestion, she took the lead in speaking.

"I'll go first. My assessment of my husband is 'considerate'~"

Du Yanfang spoke with a shy expression, and very naturally took Jiang Xiaofei's arm, quickly coaxing this simple-minded rich second-generation into a state of utter bewilderment.

Du Yanfang continued to coax, "I'm not bragging, but my Xiaofei is truly the most considerate man I've ever met. Even though he comes from a pampered family, he's willing to try anything and do anything for me. Marrying him has made me so happy. Thank you, my husband~~"

The sudden, cheesy confession gave everyone at the table goosebumps.

Jiang Xiaofei fell for it, grinning and looking at his wife with tender eyes.

As an observer, Lin Xiao had only one comment: Well, it's a case of a broken pot hitting a broken lid. Respect and best wishes!

Jiang Xiaofei described his wife as "virtuous and capable".

The couple's statements were exactly the same, and even netizens in the live chat said they were a perfect match. Although it was sarcastic, it was also true.

Move on to the next group.

Zhang Yi, feeling resentful after being ignored by the show's producers for three months, spoke with a hint of sarcasm: "My assessment of my husband, Lao Jiang, is: talented! Everyone knows about his musical talent, but after these past few months, my understanding of his talent has reached a new level. I think his talent is even greater than I imagined. It's said that talented men are the most charming, and I wholeheartedly agree. So now, Lao Jiang is the most charming person in my heart!"

It was also a compliment.

However, compared to Du Yanfang's vivid and gentle comments, Zhang Yi's evaluation was very calm, without a trace of emotion.

The onlookers immediately understood the actress's resentment.

Jiang Feng is talented; this is universally acknowledged and beyond doubt online.

But in terms of performance on the show, Lin Xiao is clearly the most talented one. After all, he has produced two original songs, "Rice Fragrance" and "All the Way South," both of which became hits across the internet as soon as they were released and are still on the hot song charts.

Of course, Jiang Feng, as the original singer of "All the Way South," owes the song's charm to his desolate and tragic voice.

There's no problem saying he's talented.

However, as a marriage documentary variety show, and especially in the final episode's couple evaluation segment, Zhang Yi, as the wife, should definitely focus her comments on Jiang Feng on marriage and their relationship.

Although that couple's lovey-dovey talk was a bit cheesy, their assessment was spot on.

But now that it's Zhang Yi's turn, it seems completely out of place.

What does "talented" mean?

At the scene, other guests, including Jiang Feng, immediately sensed something was amiss.

The guests all sensed something fishy was going on, not to mention this generation of netizens.

The comment section immediately filled with various analyses and reviews.

The final conclusion was: "I'm telling you this now, this couple will definitely get divorced within six months!"

As soon as this comment appeared, it was met with overwhelming support; not a single comment expressed optimism.

It's amazing that this would happen on a show where couples show off their affection.

Jiang Feng's later comment to his wife was that she was "strong-willed," which further amplified this discomfort.

The comment section went completely crazy.

"This couple is so cute, it makes my toes tremble!"

"No, are they really a couple?"

"It feels so suffocating!"

"Only when I see this couple do I wish the show would end soon!"

"Six months is too long, I bet we'll get a divorce in three months!"

I guess a month!

"Hmph, watch me kill the game: they're definitely out of contention!"

"..."

On the bustling screen, the word "divorce" far outnumbered everything else, leaving viewers bewildered—is this really a show observing couples showing off their love?

After a moment of intense suffocation, the camera finally shifted to Han Xixi.

Netizens breathed a collective sigh of relief, waiting to be captivated by this truly sweet couple.

The comment section is now filled with word puzzles again.

"Handsome!"

"gentle!"

"Reassuring!"

"humor!"

"If we're talking about talent, our Lin Dacaizi truly deserves the title!"

"Can our Mayor Lin's merits be summarized in a single word?"

"funny!"

"Hahaha, are you serious about being funny?"

"..."

Various positive words filled the entire screen.

If Lin Xiao were watching the show right now, he would probably be ecstatic—he thought he was disliked, but he didn't expect to be so popular with netizens, who would want to compile a "collection of positive words".

Lin Xiao (covering his mouth and bursting into tears): Netizens still love me!
After a flurry of wild speculations in the comments section...

In the video, Han Xixi, who had hesitated for a long time, finally smiled and slowly opened her mouth.

"—Comrade!"

As soon as these two appeared, the comment section was cleared out, leaving tens of millions of netizens who were trying to guess the riddles completely dumbfounded.

Not just netizens.

In the footage, the cameraman precisely captured two other couples, both of whom also looked completely bewildered.

I never imagined that these two words would be so bizarre, crazy, yet so ordinary.

Han Xixi's words stunned everyone—except Lin Xiao.

He instantly understood what his wife meant, and in a second he received the highest respect from Comrade Han Xixi.

Their eyes met, and the couple's blood boiled simultaneously! (End of Chapter)