I just came across a somewhat sad news story. Wang Baoqiang's ex-wife Ma Rong posted a long message early in the morning, saying that she has been divorced for nearly nine years and now has nothing—no money, no property. She went from a villa to a shabby small apartment, her bank card only has four digits left, and she doesn't even dare to attend parent-teacher meetings for her children. Looking at her transfer records she posted, it’s really bleak, even having to top up her takeout orders to get discounts.

Carefully reading her account, Ma Rong admits that she was too young and chose the wrong person back then, and also openly states that after Song Zhe was released from prison, she only saw him once. He doesn’t want to look back, and she can’t go back to Wang Baoqiang either. Honestly, this confession takes some courage.

But where’s the problem? I think Ma Rong’s biggest mistake wasn’t the affair itself, but overestimating herself and overestimating her relationship with Song Zhe. Back then, she only gained some fame because of Wang Baoqiang, had no real background, yet started looking down on her husband, spending his money while flirting with his assistant. As for Song Zhe, he’s not some passionate lover—he just wanted to get benefits from the boss’s wife. Ma Rong really thought it was love.

The most ironic thing is, without Wang Baoqiang’s fame, Ma Rong became just an ordinary passerby. After Song Zhe was released, he didn’t even want to deal with her. Wang Baoqiang, over these years, has completely transformed—his work in film, TV, and variety shows is thriving; his directed film has grossed over 2.2 billion yuan. Now he’s with Feng Qing, a Stanford graduate. No matter how much Ma Rong regrets, she can’t go back to the past.

Some netizens also mentioned that the woman’s family was too dominant back then. When their daughter made a mistake and was caught, instead of educating her and making her admit fault, they kept pushing hard, ruining a good hand. The Wang family might have had some room for reconciliation because of the children, but they were forced onto an irreversible path. This also shows that some family breakups aren’t just the fault of the individuals involved; sometimes, the attitude of family members plays a big role.