After Shen Xuanrun followed Wei Wenbo to the movie theater, he discovered that Wei Wenbo had specifically chosen a romance movie.
Shen Xuanrun didn't know what to say.
Romance movies were pretty good, and they were perfect for dates, but!
Wei Wenbo clearly knows I like girls, and he's pursuing me, another guy. Why did he bring me to watch a romance movie about a straight couple?
Even though I've always liked girls, I still know that if you're pursuing someone of the same sex, you should at least watch a movie about a same-sex couple...
Shen Xuanrun was baffled.
Does he want me to become even straighter?
Wei Wenbo looked confident. I've done my research. Apparently, lots of people have successfully confessed their feelings after watching this movie (did you never consider that this might apply to straight couples?). Surely I can win him over?
Youth Has Passed: Why did Wei Wenbo bring Shen Xuanrun to watch a straight romance movie, anyway? Does he really like guys? (●-●)
Early Summer Has Yet to Come: Honestly, I don't get it either. What kind of bizarre move is this? And Wei Wenbo looks so confident, too. Is there some deeper meaning to this? Making Runrun even more certain he likes girls?
Finally in Love with You: Hahahaha, making Runrun even more certain he likes girls. You really know how to think outside the box, commenter above. Why does Wei Wenbo seem kind of dopey?
After the movie ended.
Shen Xuanrun's verdict was, Girls really are better after all. What a sweet romance! Even my heart fluttered. That settles it. Looks like I really do like girls.
Wei Wenbo was puzzled. Why do I feel so weird after watching this movie? Why does this feel a little different from what I imagined?
But Wei Wenbo, firmly convinced that there was nothing wrong with his research, confidently took out the roses he had prepared long beforehand and dropped to one knee.
"Will you give me a chance for us to get to know each other deeply and go out with me? I'm willing to spend my whole life... (a classic confession copied off the internet, countless words omitted here)"
Shen Xuanrun was stunned!
Could it really be such a coincidence? This is exactly like what happened in the movie!
I could say you're borrowing ideas, but that guy was confessing to a girl!
The viewers were stunned, too! Just as they were about to go wild, while Shen Xuanrun had yet to come to his senses and Wei Wenbo had yet to finish speaking, Shen Xuanrun's phone suddenly rang.
Still not thinking clearly, Shen Xuanrun instinctively picked up his phone and answered, forgetting even to check who was calling.
"Daddy won't allow it! I didn't watch your show yesterday, sonny, and that Gu Weichen fellow nearly stole you away! Good thing I've been watching the whole time today! My darling boy, don't say yes to him! Be good and listen to me, son. We're quitting this show. Come home, and Daddy will support you! I absolutely won't allow it! The big cabbage I've spent so long raising... (ten thousand words omitted after this)"
Shen Xuanrun froze. (●-●)
Wei Wenbo froze, too. (●-●)
The entire internet froze. (●-●) But it soon went wild again!
A Thousand Sails: Hahahahaha! "My darling boy!" "Daddy won't allow it!" I'm seriously laughing my head off! (≧▽≦) Could Dad Shen be any more down-to-earth?
Who Is Your Weak Spot?: Dad Shen: I've been watching the whole time. None of you are taking my son away! Daddy won't allow it!
Little Poet: I'm innocent, with absolutely no ill intent. I just want someone to calculate the extent of Wei Wenbo's psychological trauma. ~(￣▽￣~)~
Drink the Tea in One Gulp: The commenter above really knows their stuff. Wei Wenbo's first confession on "Let's Fall in Love!" flopped, and the way it flopped deserves to be documented! Screen-record it, screen-record it! Hahahahahahahahahaha, okay...
Shen Xuanrun said woodenly, "Dad, I'm filming a show. This is live."
Dad Shen continued roaring without a care. "Daddy knows! That's how Daddy saw it! Whose pig is that, trying to root up my fresh, tender boy? No way! Absolutely not! Daddy won't allow it! (another ten thousand words omitted here)"
Shen Xuanrun felt utterly drained. "Dad, I mean everyone on the internet knows now."
Dad Shen suddenly fell silent. In a moment of lust going to his head, he had called without a care, only now realizing.
This is my son's livestream, huh? I seem to have caused something pretty major, huh? When my wife gets home later, is she going to shoot me?
What do I do? Waiting online for answers. Pretty urgent.
"Haha, son, I'll hang up now. Something's suddenly come up. Pretty urgent. But remember, Daddy absolutely won't allow it!"
Dad Shen hurriedly hung up.
Wei Wenbo was still kneeling on the floor, motionless, with a vacant expression. Of course, the staff around them looked much the same.
The movie screen had long since gone dark, and the theater lights had come on, illuminating the scene with perfect clarity.
The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.
Shen Xuanrun ventured,
"Um, sorry. My dad won't allow it."
Wei Wenbo seemed to have only just come to his senses and got up from the floor.
"Oh, really? Haha, it's fine. Let's leave it at that. How about, we, head back first? It's fine, haha."
His sentence came out in fits and starts. Wei Wenbo's brain still hadn't started working again.
Shen Xuanrun looked at Wei Wenbo worriedly.
"Ah, okay."
I hope this doesn't leave him too traumatized.
Apricot Blossom Old Street: Dad Shen: Never mind a livestream. Even if this were the Spring Festival Gala, Daddy still wouldn't allow it!
Hometown Pear Blossoms: Dad Shen only just realized that everyone on the internet knows! Hahahahahahahahaha, I'm seriously laughing my head off!
Concern in My Heart, No Trace Beneath the Moon: Wei Wenbo can't even speak properly anymore. He's so pitiful! Is Dad Shen a devil? Daddy won't allow it! Hahahahaha, okay, okay, hahaha.
... (countless hahahaha comments omitted)
Shen Xuanrun followed Wei Wenbo back to the reality show's house. Wei Wenbo said nothing the whole way.
After they returned to the house, Wei Wenbo still looked wooden. Without even greeting anyone, he went straight to his room.
Shen Xuanrun watched Wei Wenbo walk away.
Bro, I hope you can pull through!
Even though I kind of want to laugh, I'm definitely not making fun of you. Hahahahaha, sorry, I can't hold it in anymore.
That day, "Daddy won't allow it!" went viral far beyond the show's audience.
Although Dad Shen had never shown his face, internet users everywhere knew about him, and his line, "Daddy won't allow it!" in particular became a household phrase!
Borrow a Cup of Simple Joy to Unfold: My son doesn't want to go to kindergarten. All I want to say is, "Daddy won't allow it!"
This Heartless City Forgets the Boy: My daughter said she thinks she has a crush on a boy in her class. All I want to say is, "Daddy won't allow it!"
The Strong Bro: My buddy does nothing but play on his phone all day. All I want to say is, "Daddy won't allow it!"
Passing Years Scar the Face: Someone's littering on the street. All I want to say, too, is, "Daddy won't allow it!"
Dad Shen: I'm screwed. How did I suddenly get this famous?