The second episode of "Courage," documenting the trip to Sulou Village, was broadcast on the Night Vision platform.
From the fan disturbance at the airport, the footage replayed, unedited, presenting the entire sequence of events to the audience.
In other variety shows, this would be unthinkable. Only "Courage," true to its name, possessed the fortitude to face anything.
The scene began with the group exiting the arrival hall.
First, Lin Suixiang, in her capacity as Xiao Yi's personal physician, informed the fans about Xiao Yi's physical condition and requested they not crowd.
In the comments, some fans immediately sensed something amiss.
[This is the first time I've seen a personal doctor so eager to steal the spotlight!]
[Isn't an artist's health status supposed to be confidential? Is it really okay to casually disclose it to outsiders like this?]
[What kind of doctor is this Xiang? So annoying! A bunch of top-tier celebrities haven't said anything, why is she babbling on?]
Following this, the fans became agitated. Someone shouted, "Xia Wei Liang, stay away from brother!" and someone else directly pushed her over. Then, a throng of people surged forward—
[Are these fans? This is too terrifying!]
[Damn it! How dare they bully my Niangniang like this, my fists are hardening!!]
[Didn't you see Weibo? The official announcement stated that anti-fans instigated the disturbance and deliberately targeted Niangniang.]
[Ahhhh! I saw...]
[Case closed, Niangniang's kind heart is confirmed.]
[Those who said it was staged, come out! On a two-hour mountain road, in sub-zero temperatures, try performing for us!]
[I agree with the previous comment. This kind of display yields no rewards and easily draws criticism from the unintelligent.]
Soon, the camera shifted, arriving at Sulou Village.
[Here she comes! She's here! She's brought the erhu dance!]
[The highlight of this episode is coming!]
[Highlight +1]
As a suona pierced the sky, Niangniang made a spectacular entrance!
Director Huang, belatedly, shouted in alarm, "Keep an eye on Little Liang'er!"
But it was too late—
[My old village is located in this very town / I am a native of this town /]
[Hahahaha! Save me! I can't stop laughing!]
[I knew it! I knew it! Niangniang would never disappoint me!]
[Hahahaha! Poor Father Huang!]
Xia Wei Liang seamlessly blended into the stilt-walking Yangge troupe, appearing perfectly natural and fitting in flawlessly. She was instantly turned into reaction GIFs and meme videos!
But in the next moment, who would have thought she would audaciously pull the Film Emperor into dancing Yangge!
Even more astonishing was Xiao Yi, who wielded a few fans with remarkable elegance and skill!
[Have you noticed? God Yi doesn't seem so detached from the mortal world anymore...]
[Ahhhh! My God Yi, how have you fallen from your pedestal!!]
[As expected of the Film Emperor, his professional skills have permeated all aspects of his life!]
After the laughter and merriment, everyone saw Zhao Cheng, the boy so sensible it was heartbreaking.
For a moment, the comments were not as active, and everyone watched in silence.
When they heard Niangniang ask, "So, you deliberately caused trouble so your mother would give you up?"
The viewers were deeply moved.
As they watched, they cried along with Xia Wei Liang in the program. Everyone knew she was crying not just for Zhao Cheng, but for herself as well.
When they saw how carefully this girl protected Zhao Cheng's fragile self-esteem, how she ate all the fish noodle soup he made, how she quietly listened to him speak,
It was the first time they began to feel sorry for this girl.
She lived with such intensity and effort, yet malice still surrounded her. Neither her biological parents nor her adoptive parents had ever offered her a word of comfort, even though she had done nothing wrong.
Later, she encouraged Zhao Cheng, helping him become someone who could choose his own life, and incidentally, adopted him as her godson.
Instantly, screens filled with "Cool Mom" (Liang Ma).
At the end of the program, Xia Wei Liang, holding the steamed bun given by Zhao Cheng, cried and then smiled. Everyone was moved to tears.
No one called it staged anymore. There was a genuine emotion that could never be faked.
This emotion was called "empathy."
The ending featured behind-the-scenes footage.
The day the program crew left, before dawn, a small figure stirred.
Brother Qiao's camera followed, but the boy didn't notice.
So, Brother Qiao filmed the child from afar, as he meticulously swept away the snow from the first step.
Brother Qiao stood at the foot of the mountain until the little figure in the lens grew smaller and smaller...
[Ahhhh! My heart is broken, everyone! Little Zhao Cheng is too sensible and heartbreaking!]
[Niangniang is right, he's still a child, he doesn't need to be so sensible!!]
[When I saw Zhao Cheng say he missed his mom, I couldn't help but pick up my phone and call mine... Not for anything else, just to hear her voice.]
[What touched me the most was that Niangniang was initially angry, but later she kept speaking up for Zhao Cheng's mother! What she protected was the kindness of this mother and son!]
[I really love "Courage." Just like the program's name, life requires courage to face! The sentiment is there, the vision is there!]
[Addressing the issue of children in the village going to school, every guest earnestly completed their tasks, with no conflict and no malicious editing. The facts prove that such programs are equally engaging! We hope for more positive energy programs like this!]
This episode, upon its broadcast, generated a strong reaction, not only from fans and viewers' enthusiastic discussions but also from official media commendations.
["Courage," as its name suggests, gave young Zhao Cheng the courage to live a stable life! Well said, "Studying allows you to choose your life, rather than be chosen... I'll wait for you outside the mountains." @Xia Wei Liang, Niangniang, well done!]
The Liang fans went completely wild!
[Ahhhh! Is the official media calling out "Niangniang"?!]
[Wuwuwu... I should be happy, but I want to cry...]
[Niangniang has always lived life seriously and diligently, and this is the best reward for her!]
[I'm going to be her fan for life!!]