"Self-Cooking Pot" Wang Sicong's Three Views: A Bowl of Instant Noodles Reveals the Cruel Rules of Survival

On that afternoon in 2016, a seemingly ordinary variety show interview became a classic scene circulated on the internet for years. Wanda’s heir Wang Sihong accompanied the production team into a female guest’s home, where a bowl of instant noodles cooked in a self-heating pot ultimately evolved into a sharp yet warm life lesson. The reason this story is repeatedly mentioned is not only because of the stark contrast between wealth and poverty but also because it reveals one of the most realistic survival rules in the adult world.

The Encounter Between a Wealthy Young Master and a Self-Cooked Meal in a Rental

At that time, Wang Sihong was touring with the variety show “Hello! Goddess” to find contestants. As the “Wanda Prince” with every word and deed carrying its own buzz, he was both controversial for his sharp tongue and surprisingly transparent in his opinions.

When the production team suddenly visited, the female guest was in a rental apartment of less than twenty square meters. The cramped space was cluttered, with peeling walls, old windows, dim corridors, and an old building without an elevator—completely different from Wang Sihong’s usual social circle. Confronted with this powerful aura of a wealthy young master suddenly appearing, the guest looked flustered and stood awkwardly aside.

Just as it was mealtime, the awkward silence was broken. The guest looked at her humble home and, unable to offer proper hospitality, shyly suggested, “There’s not much in the house, I’ll cook a bowl of instant noodles for everyone.” She went to the fridge to find some ingredients, but it was even more sparse—there was even a fish with small mushrooms growing on it.

The Reality in the Fridge, the Warmth Behind the Sharp Tongue

Wang Sihong saw this and quickly waved his hand, with a slightly helpless yet amused tone reminding her, “Mushrooms are growing, bro, put it back quickly, this is basically a biohazard.” The comment slightly cooled the atmosphere, and the female guest’s face instantly flushed.

The host hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over, jokingly encouraging Wang Sihong to show off his cooking skills. But he candidly said he had very high standards for food: “The noodles I eat must be imported, the pot must be imported too. The water I used to cook rice yesterday was Fiji water.” This sounded like the pampered attitude of a wealthy young master, yet he showed no trace of disdain.

The guest was not intimidated either, standing her ground and saying firmly, “I cook my way, if you don’t want to eat, that’s fine. I can give it to the host.” She then started preparing her self-heating pot.

What surprised everyone was that Wang Sihong didn’t say much more. Instead, he casually found a small stool, sat among the clutter, and showed no airs. He looked around at the small, dilapidated rental, with no trace of disgust in his eyes—instead, there was a calmness. When the guest brought over the steaming bowl of noodles, he accepted it naturally and ate with relish. At that moment, he silently upheld the girl’s dignity through his actions.

The Misunderstood Famous Saying: Rely on Yourself, That’s the Best Support

After finishing the noodles, Wang Sihong looked at the girl, who was slightly embarrassed but still stubborn, and his tone suddenly became serious. He said that widely circulated phrase: “No one in this world will give you money because you are poor. You still have to rely on yourself.”

He paused and added that even if he saw her in a difficult situation, he wouldn’t give her special treatment to help her advance. The rules of the competition were clear: all results depend on one’s own efforts. Society is inherently this cruel.

This speech was sharp and cold, yet hidden with the most genuine clarity. He complained about the simple ingredients, but his actions respected her intentions; he didn’t offer cheap sympathy but pointed out the most realistic survival law. Instead of pity, teaching her to stand on her own feet was more important. He could have looked down with the arrogance of a wealthy young master, but he chose to tell her the truth in this straightforward way.

That bowl of self-heating pot noodles symbolized that everyone must learn to rely on their own hands to create their life. It’s not about sympathy or charity, but about respect and encouragement—respect for her hospitality in her own way, and encouragement for her to change her destiny through her own efforts.

A Life Lesson Beyond the Variety Show Effect

This seemingly accidental scene broke many stereotypes about Wang Sihong. Perhaps he is flamboyant and willful, but he possesses rare clarity in his worldview—he does not look down on others because of social status, nor does he break rules out of pity.

Looking back years later, this story of the self-heating pot has long transcended the superficial effect of entertainment, becoming the most straightforward commentary on the adult world. It silently reminds everyone in difficulty: pity cannot bring lasting stability; only one’s own effort can support the life they desire. This may also be why, in today’s uncertain economy and increasing social pressures, this ten-year-old dialogue still resonates—because it speaks to the most brutal yet warm lesson in life that everyone must learn.