In 2016, Wang Sicong followed the production team to the home of a female guest and saw her poverty. She said she would cook instant noodles to treat everyone, and he immediately said, 'No one in this world will give you money just because you are poor; you still have to rely on yourself.'
In 2016, Wang Sicong was leading the production team of the variety show (Hello! Goddess) to visit contestants. At that time, he was carrying the title of 'Wanda's Prince', and every word and action he took attracted attention. He was often controversial for his sharp tongue, but also surprisingly insightful with his clear perspective.
This time, following the camera into the home of a female guest, the scene of poverty before him left this young master, accustomed to a life of luxury, with a moment that was both sharp and heartwarming.
The production team did not inform in advance, and when the group suddenly visited, the female guest was in her rental room of less than twenty square meters, filled with clutter. The walls were somewhat peeling, the windows looked outdated, and the dim corridor and lack of elevator in the old building formed a stark contrast to the circle Wang Sicong usually inhabited.
Faced with the unexpected arrival of everyone, especially the imposing Wang Sicong, the female guest appeared somewhat flustered, standing awkwardly to the side, even speaking with a hint of nervousness.
After a few pleasantries, it happened to be mealtime. The female guest looked at the simple home and felt embarrassed that she couldn't offer a decent meal, so she suggested, "There aren't many dishes at home; why don't I cook everyone a bowl of instant noodles?" As she said this, she prepared to check the fridge, but when she opened it, the ingredients were even simpler, with even a piece of fish having small mushrooms growing on it.
Wang Sicong quickly waved his hand and, with a tone that was a mix of helplessness and amusement, reminded her, "It’s growing mushrooms, buddy; hurry and put it back; this is practically a biohazard." His words made the atmosphere slightly awkward, and the female guest's face instantly flushed.
The host quickly intervened to ease the mood, urging Wang Sicong to show off his culinary skills, but he candidly admitted that he has very high standards for food: "The noodles I eat must be imported, and the pot must be imported too; even the water used to cook rice yesterday was from Fiji."
This sounded like the "delicateness" of a wealthy scion but carried no contempt at all. The female guest didn't back down and firmly said, "I can cook; if you don’t eat, that’s fine; I can give it to the host." With that, she started to cook the instant noodles for herself.
Wang Sicong didn't say much more, instead casually finding a small stool to sit amidst a pile of clutter without any pretensions. He looked around this small, shabby rental room, observing the peeling walls and narrow bathroom, and his gaze showed no disdain but rather a hint of calm.
Everyone thought he would never touch this ordinary bowl of instant noodles, but when the female guest brought over the steaming bowl, he calmly accepted it, sitting on a small stool and eating it with gusto, silently preserving the girl's dignity.
After finishing the noodles, Wang Sicong looked at the girl who seemed somewhat awkward yet still stubborn, and his tone suddenly became serious as he spoke the widely circulated phrase: "No one in this world will give you money just because you are poor; you still have to rely on yourself."
After a pause, he added that even if he saw her in a difficult situation, he wouldn't give her any special treatment to help her advance; the rules of the competition are clear, and all results must be earned through one's own efforts. This society is inherently cruel.
These words sound sharp and cold, yet they hide the most genuine clarity. Although Wang Sicong was known for his sharp tongue at that time, he was never unreasonably harsh. He criticized the simplicity of the ingredients verbally but respected the girl’s intentions through his actions; he didn’t offer cheap sympathy but was willing to clarify the most practical survival rules.
You should know that he could have chosen to sit back and watch with the aloofness of a wealthy scion, yet he chose to convey directly to the girl that teaching her to stand on her own is much more important than mere sympathy.
This instant noodle gathering also shattered many people's stereotypes about Wang Sicong. He may be flamboyant and willful, but he possesses a rare level of clarity and perspective, not looking down on others because of social disparities, nor breaking rules out of sympathy.
Compared to empty comfort, the saying "Rely on yourself" is the most practical encouragement. Looking back years later, this seemingly coincidental scene has long surpassed mere entertainment effects and has become the most straightforward interpretation of the adult world. Sympathy cannot bring long-term stability; only one's own efforts can support the life one wants.
