My Mother-in-Law and I Became the Internet's Hottest Power Couple-Chapter 66

On Sunday morning, the group boarded the high-speed train back to City B.

Jiang Lan swore she hadn’t deliberately left the livestream until the last day—she’d just been having too much fun and completely forgotten about it.

Originally, they had planned to visit Disneyland on Saturday, but it rained all day, so Jiang Lan ended up scrolling through her phone in the hotel.

And then Sunday arrived.

Yu Wanqiu still hadn’t decided what to stream.

Xia Jing suggested playing video games—Yu Wanqiu had already reached Star rank this season, and with a little more effort, she could make it to King rank. Streaming games wouldn’t be a bad idea.

They could even invite a professional player to join them.

Yu Wanqiu couldn’t think of anything better, so the two agreed that if they really couldn’t come up with anything else, they’d just play games—as a last resort.

Lu Yicheng was eager to play. His skills had improved significantly, and he could easily team up with Jiang Lan and the others. "A gaming livestream sounds great. I’ll join you," he said.

Lu Shuangchen pressed his lips together. He didn’t know how to play games, and watching a gaming stream would be incomprehensible to him. He’d much rather listen to Yu Wanqiu chatting with viewers.

He really wanted to hear Yu Wanqiu talk about their past.

After more than twenty years, some memories had faded, and his perspective on certain events differed from hers. He wanted to know what she had been thinking back then.

Jiang Lan rested her chin on her hand. "We could also do a dance livestream, right? We could learn Lin Xing’s robotic dance! And we could play the piano, chat… Since this is the last livestream, maybe we shouldn’t just play games."

Yu Wanqiu had only practiced martial arts—she’d never danced before. Would it even look good?

Lin Xing’s moves were so cool—could the two of them pull it off?

They only had half a day to learn before the evening stream. Was that even enough time?

Lu Yicheng knew it—Jiang Lan’s claim that Lin Xing wasn’t as handsome as him was clearly a lie.

If he wasn’t handsome, why would she want to learn his dance?

Jiang Lan said, "Let’s just try. If we can’t learn it, we’ll play games." The main reason was that Lin Xing’s dance had left such a deep impression—it was impossible not to want to imitate it.

Yu Wanqiu nodded.

Lu Shuangchen had no idea what kind of dance they were talking about, so Lu Yicheng pulled up a video of the performance for him.

Lu Shuangchen frowned deeply. He had expected something different, but this… was acceptable.

Lu Yicheng muttered, "But Mom and Jiang Lan think this guy is handsome."

Lu Shuangchen: "!"

He was about to say something but caught sight of Yu Wanqiu in the seat ahead and cautiously shut his mouth. He gave Lu Yicheng a cold smirk. "He’s not bad. You should learn to appreciate other people’s strengths instead of thinking you’re the most handsome man alive."

"…………"

By 1 p.m., Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu had returned to the villa. Shen Xingyao and the others had come back the previous afternoon.

As soon as she got back, Shen Xingyao had dragged Du Wanzhou into exercising. Tomorrow was Monday, and they’d go for another medical checkup. She had been working out for almost a month—she wondered if there were any visible results.

Depending on the outcome, she’d adjust her routine—maybe increase the intensity or hire a personal trainer after the show ended.

Du Wanzhou had enjoyed hotpot in Shanghai—it was unbelievably delicious, the best she’d ever had.

Shen Xingyao promised that if her test results improved—weight down, blood sugar and lipids lower—they could have another hotpot feast after the checkup.

It was like dangling a carrot in front of Du Wanzhou.

The two often streamed their workouts, with viewership consistently hitting over three hundred thousand.

Some fans would follow along, exercising or studying—never just watching idly or snacking.

They figured if someone as slim and beautiful as Shen Xingyao was putting in the effort, who were they to slack off?

Shen Xingyao had gained quite a few fans in the second season. Though she and Du Wanzhou weren’t the most popular pair, their dynamic was much warmer than in the first season.

Especially Du Wanzhou—her relationship with Shen Xingyao had evolved beyond just shopping and eating, becoming more natural and everyday.

Viewers in the livestream asked if everyone was back and why Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan weren’t streaming.

Shen Xingyao replied, "Teacher Yu and Jiang Lan just got back at noon. They’ll probably stream tonight."

It was already Sunday. Honestly, she was looking forward to their stream too—it was always entertaining. She and Du Wanzhou had been meaning to catch a fireworks show but never got around to it. Missing it would be a shame.

Shen Xingyao was from Shenzhen, while Chen Hao was from Hong Kong, though his family roots were there. Still, Du Wanzhou and Chen Hao had moved to Shenzhen. Du Wanzhou had been incredibly kind to her, and Shen Xingyao felt lucky to have such a reasonable mother-in-law.

But the most valuable thing about joining the show was rediscovering her own dreams.

She hoped she wouldn’t let her fans down.

[Are these two really going to skip the stream? Xingyao, go check on them—why can’t they be more like you?]

Shen Xingyao had already streamed nearly ten hours this week. She smiled. "I’ll remind them. Maybe I’ll go see what they’re up to. They just got back, so they’re probably resting after the trip. They won’t skip it—they’d have to make up double the time if they did."

She told Du Wanzhou to keep exercising and headed to the fourth floor with her phone.

In the past, Shen Xingyao wouldn’t have dared to speak to Yu Wanqiu—she was the epitome of what every actress aspired to be: talented, accomplished, and free from gossip.

Honestly, who actually liked stirring up drama?

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Her livestream was still running, the camera pointed at her, but the audio picked up everything.

[Isn’t that the song Lin Xing danced to during the midnight stream?]

[Wow, Teacher Yu is so trendy!]

Shen Xingyao stood frozen in the elevator doorway, mouth slightly open. Someone’s phone was propped on the coffee table, playing Lin Xing’s dance performance.

And there were Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan, attempting to follow along.

Learning robotic dance from scratch was hard—especially for someone with no experience. Limbs moved awkwardly, steps were forgotten as soon as they were learned. The song was nearly five minutes long, with almost no repeated moves. Expecting Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan to perform it flawlessly was impossible.

Lin Xing’s precision and rhythm were practically textbook-perfect, but Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu were struggling beginners.

After an hour of practice, all they could remember was "Lin Xing is so cool, Lin Xing is so cool."

They barely managed the first two segments.

Jiang Lan noticed Shen Xingyao and froze. "We’re just messing around!"

Shen Xingyao pointed at her phone. "I’m live right now. Fans were asking why you two haven’t started streaming, so I came to check."

She quickly apologized.

She had only meant to remind them about the stream, but now the entire audience had heard everything.

Yu Wanqiu’s mind buzzed. They had planned to give up if they couldn’t get it right—it was just too difficult.

But now, it seemed like they had no choice.

Shen Xingyao hadn’t expected this at all. If she’d known, she wouldn’t have come.

Yu Wanqiu waved it off. "It’s fine, just for fun. Jiang Lan and I are just doing some square dancing."

Square dancing sounded much more believable than robotic dance—for someone her age, it was perfectly normal.

Jiang Lan added, "Yeah, just square dancing. Good for stretching after sitting around all day."

[Why dance off-stream?!]

【Good question, why dance without a live stream? Aside from wanting to surprise the fans, I can’t think of any other reason… It can’t really be just for exercise, right?】

【Dancing to Lin Xing’s routine? Damn.】

【Honestly, I’d rather watch my wife dance "Green Fox Charm" or even "Learn to Meow."】

【Take your time learning, no rush. Even if it’s square dancing, I’d still love to watch.】

【Yao Yao, why not join in? Since you’re already here.】

Shen Xingyao could only pretend not to see the comments.

Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu had to give it their all. Jiang Lan had even prepared a violin performance, while Yu Wanqiu originally planned to sing along with accompaniment, but now they had to postpone those plans and focus on mastering the dance.

This was the first time the two of them were learning something completely new together. Usually, either Jiang Lan or Yu Wanqiu already had some experience, but this was different.

It felt kind of special.

The original song was too long, so they picked a three-minute segment. They drilled the moves over and over, even asking Lu Xingran for tips on how Lin Xing performed certain steps. If a move was too difficult, they simplified it. They practiced from 2 PM until 8 PM.

At 8 PM, they went live.

The moment the stream started, the viewership soared past three million.

【Finally caught you two!】

【What’s on the agenda today?】

【A. Dancing B. Dancing C. Dancing】

【Wait, when did they say they’d dance? I had no idea.】

【This afternoon, Shen Xingyao was live and went up to the fourth floor to check on Yu Wanqiu and Jiang Lan—turns out they were practicing to Lin Xing’s track. [dog emoji]】

【So we guessed they’d stream the dance.】

【No way?】

【Recording this for sure.】

【@Lu Yicheng @Lu Shuangchen, your wives are about to dance!】

【Lin Xing’s choreo is tough, though. Maybe switch to "Green Fox Charm"?】

Jiang Lan cleared her throat. "Good evening, everyone. The show is wrapping up next week, so if we have time, we might do one more weekday stream. But if not, this might be the last one."

Both were dressed simply—no makeup, white T-shirts, skinny jeans. Jiang Lan wore a cap. Even through the screen, their skin looked flawless. Jiang Lan had youth on her side, while Yu Wanqiu’s meticulous skincare paid off.

Yu Wanqiu had pulled her long hair into a high ponytail, looking sharp and effortless.

She said, "No need for gifts tonight. We’re just here to chat and maybe sing a little. Have you all heard Jiang Lan play the violin before?"

Yu Wanqiu had heard it many times—on film sets, in Western restaurants, on golden beaches. Jiang Lan practiced daily, and Yu Wanqiu was her most devoted audience.

Jiang Lan took out her violin and played a soothing melody while Yu Wanqiu hummed along softly.

She played five pieces in total, ranging from three to five minutes each, but even that didn’t fill half an hour.

They still had an hour and a half left.

Jiang Lan then pulled out a rubber band and anchored it with a small tack. "If you’re tired of the violin, how about something different?"

She plucked the rubber band experimentally. The sound wasn’t as refined as the violin, but it was fun.

The notes were muted, but Jiang Lan managed to pluck out a message:

Yu Laoshi, you look beautiful today.

She repeated it. Yu Wanqiu blinked in surprise—it really did sound like those words.

【You can do that?!】

【Only someone with near-perfect pitch could pull this off.】

【This is the ultimate confession tool!】

【Teach me, please!】

Fans were stunned. Even though they’d heard the "wool string" segment on Lu Xingran’s album, seeing it live was something else.

To Jiang Lan, anything could be an instrument—not just cellos or violins.

Yu Laoshi, your acting is amazing.

Yu Laoshi, you’re incredibly beautiful.

Your eyes sparkle like stars, your lashes flutter like butterflies.

All lyrics.

Yu Wanqiu grew flustered. The way Jiang Lan played the rubber band was unlike anything she’d ever heard.

She shifted in her seat.

Jiang Lan plucked whatever lyrics came to mind. Finally, she played one last phrase:

Yu Laoshi, may I dance with you?

The chat exploded.

【Holy—I used to think I was just uncool without realizing it. Today, I feel like a complete bumpkin.】

【You can confess like this?!】

【Taking notes for when I confess to my crush.】

【She’s too smooth.】

【If someone did this to me!!!!】

【How could anyone resist?】

【What was the last line? "May I dance with you?"】

【YES! DANCE! RIGHT NOW! Waltz, salsa, cha-cha—I don’t care, just get close already!】

Yu Wanqiu nodded. After six hours of practice, they couldn’t not dance. Here she was, at her age, learning a dance meant for youngsters.

"We tried learning Teacher Lin’s new routine. Don’t expect perfection—consider this a fan gift," Yu Wanqiu said, stretching her neck and wrists. Jiang Lan queued up the music, and they quickly reviewed the steps on-screen.

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Jiang Lan added, "The choreo was too hard, so we’re only doing half. I dragged Yu Laoshi into this, so if it’s bad… please don’t turn it into memes."

She was nervous, replaying the moves in her head. When she glanced at Yu Wanqiu for reassurance, the older woman gave a firm nod. "Relax. We’ve got this."

They adjusted the camera—the stream’s resolution was sharper than a phone’s, capturing even Jiang Lan’s careful breaths.

The tension made the chat quieter, but the viewership kept climbing, hitting five million.

The original performance by Lin Xing was iconic, drawing even non-fans to rewatch it.

Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu, however, exceeded expectations. Their moves were sharp, their timing tight—as close to the original as possible.

Dressed down in casual wear, their dance took on a fierce, almost contrastingly cute vibe.

They weren’t as polished as Lin Xing, who had over a decade of training, but they held their own. Yu Wanqiu’s martial arts background lent her movements power, while Jiang Lan’s musicality kept her perfectly on beat.

Dancing was exhausting.

After just a minute, Jiang Lan was panting. She glanced at Yu Wanqiu, whose cheeks were flushed but breathing steadier.

Yu Laoshi is incredible.

To Jiang Lan, those three minutes felt endless. To fans, it wasn’t enough—who wouldn’t love watching beauties dance? It wasn’t a sexy girl-group routine, yet somehow, they made it feel seductive.

Alluring. Commanding. Unbelievably cool.

Their flushed faces added a strangely intoxicating charm.

It was a knockout performance.

【Hypnotic queens.】

【Their waists aren’t waists—they’re lethal weapons.】

【AHHHHHHH I LOVE YOU TWO!!!】

The screen flooded with gift animations. If this was the "fan gift," then fans were beyond satisfied.

【Future fan gifts should follow this standard. Show us this level of dedication, okay?!】

【I want to lick the screen ten times a day】

【lyc and lsc, get out of this livestream】

【How am I any different from Cao Cao!】

【Don’t make me draw my sword】

【Please perform a girl group dance, don’t make me beg on my knees】

【This can’t really be the last livestream, right? No way】

【Feels like the show is really ending】

【Suddenly teary-eyed, why bring up such a sad topic】

Yu Wanqiu was a little sweaty, her hair coming loose from dancing. She tied it back up and said, "Not the best performance, but hope you enjoyed it anyway."

Jiang Lan went to pour two glasses of water. "So exhausting. Playing the violin is easier."

【No no no, you two were amazing】

【Mwah mwah, wifey】

【Can’t it just not end? I haven’t had enough—will you join Season 3?】

When a show gets popular, there’s always a second and third season.

But the rule is: each season is worse than the last.

The previous season had Shen Xingyao, and this season has Jiang Lan and Yu Wanqiu. I already loved Yu Wanqiu for her skills, but she keeps making me love her even more.

Started with her looks, stayed for her talent, and fell for her personality.

With just one week left of the two-month summer break, it’s really hard to say goodbye.

Yu Wanqiu wasn’t sure about joining Season 3. "It depends on my schedule. Jiang Lan still has school, and I’ll have new projects coming up soon."

The promotional video hasn’t been officially announced yet, and the collaboration with the Marine Animal Protection Association isn’t finalized. Xia Jing mentioned that the show’s sponsors wanted to offer her an endorsement deal.

The milk brand is a household name, and Yu Wanqiu was keen on taking the offer. With a milk endorsement, there’d be endless milk at home—perfect for baking cookies and making desserts.

Maybe Jiang Lan could even grow a little taller.