At its heart, this show is about the lies we tell to protect our egos. The husband hides his money because he wants to be loved for who he is, not his wallet. It's a bit backwards, but you get the point. It's like bringing a store-bought cake to a potluck and pretending you baked it—you just want the credit.
I once pretended to like a movie just to agree with a date. That's the same level of harmless deception. We all do it. And when the truth comes out—usually in a dramatic rain scene—you feel warm and fuzzy.
So next time you're stuck in traffic, or your boss gives you a dumb task, just remember: somewhere, a Chinese drama wife is accidentally married to a billionaire. And she's probably eating instant noodles for dinner while he watches from his private jet. That's the dream, baby. Or at least, a hilarious escape from your regular life.
