Just two months ago, Wang Xiaopei (Wang Subi) declared a severance of her relationship with her mother, Zhang Lan, saying, "We have different views on life and values," but she has recently attracted public attention with what seems to be a reconciliation with her mother. This was accompanied by the glamorous backdrop of 'luxury shopping.'
Recently, Chinese media reported on Wang Xiaopei's recent activities, stating that he appeared at the high-end shopping mall Beijing Guomao with his two children, new wife Ma Xiaomei, and mother Zhang Lan. In the published photos, Wang Xiaopei was seen affectionately walking while holding his daughter Xiaoyu'er (小) by the hand, and Ma Xiaomei was taking care of their son Xiaolinlin (小), mingling as one family. Most notably, Zhang Lan was seen happily smiling next to Wang Xiaopei.
Zhang Lan showed a relaxed demeanor, dressed in an elegant white suit and carrying a luxury bag while enjoying shopping and dining with her grandchildren, even taking photos with fans. This is entirely different from the end of the conflict in February, when Wang Xiaopei declared, "I will cut off all relations" due to the social media account suspension incident.
At that time, Zhang Lan earned over 100 million won in revenue through live commerce even after the death of Seo Hee-won, and she was embroiled in various rumors surrounding the deceased, receiving heavy criticism from the deceased's family and fans. Her social media and Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) accounts were indefinitely suspended on the grounds of 'maliciously exploiting' the deceased, and Zhang Lan's live broadcasts were also blocked. Thus, Wang Xiaopei formally declared a severance, stating, "My mother is different from me. Such a person should no longer be supported."
However, the revealed 'reunion' of mother and daughter through this outing shocked many internet users. Zhang Lan appeared to spend affectionate time with her grandchildren throughout the shopping trip, naturally returning as a member of the family, and Wang Xiaopei also seemed to accept this without reservation. This raises suspicions that although there was a 'severance,' there was perhaps no 'genuine' feeling behind it.
In particular, this outing is known to be Wang Xiaopei's first official outing with her children since securing custody and the day the kids returned to Beijing after a long time. Internet users reacted, saying, "Mrs. Zhang seems to have finally achieved the reunion of the family she desired," and "Is everything now resolved as she wished?" sending bittersweet glances.
Meanwhile, Wang Xiaopei's 'family-centered' recent activities stand in stark contrast to the deep mourning of the family of the late Seo Hee-won and her husband Koo Jun-yeob. After the death of his wife, Koo Jun-yeob has stopped all activities and stays in Taiwan, visiting her grave daily, enduring painful times that have resulted in a weight loss of 12 kg. There are also reports that the late Seo's mother and sister are still grieving.
On one side, a person silently endures sadness over the death of their ex-wife, while on the other side, another person smiles while holding luxury items. The reunion of Wang Xiaopei and Zhang Lan and their 'luxurious daily life' pose profound questions to the public.
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