2025年7月26日，在河南開封萬歲山武俠城的熱門相親節目「王婆說媒」中，一場因「1000萬彩禮」引發的爭議事件迅速在全網發酵，成為社交媒體上的熱點話題。當天，一位自稱來自四川成都、年僅28歲的女子，以「泡麵姐姐」為藝名，身穿紅衣、頭戴面紗，蒙面登上舞台，頓時吸引眾人目光。

女子在自我介紹時聲稱自己從事美業，獨立經營店鋪，並強調個人生活作風「不抽菸、不喝酒、不泡吧」，尋找伴侶時只要求對方「年滿18歲、性格善良」，完全不看對方外表。此一看似簡單純粹的擇偶條件，加上溫婉語氣與「正能量」形象，起初獲得不少觀眾好感，甚至有現場來賓露出期待的神情。

然而，在現場主持人「王婆」進一步追問其對婚姻的實際要求時，女子突然話鋒一轉，語出驚人地表示：「我只要一樣東西：彩禮1000萬，一分不退。」此言一出，全場觀眾頓時譁然，王婆亦明顯愣住，隨即當場反問：「你是白日做夢呢吧？」並追問對方是否能陪嫁2000萬。女子則語氣堅定地回應：「這是我的婚姻保障基金。」

面對如此高昂的要求，王婆嘗試以幽默化解尷尬，轉向台下男嘉賓笑說：「還不趕緊走，你們真有一千萬呀？」隨後數名男嘉賓果然紛紛起身離席，台下觀眾也爆出一陣哄笑。整個相親場面迅速從嚴肅轉為滑稽，氣氛尷尬又荒謬。

女子在現場試圖解釋自己為何提出如此條件。她表示曾與前男友交往長達八年，卻最終遭對方無情拋棄，因此希望透過高額彩禮讓未來的另一半能更加珍惜感情與婚姻。對此說法，王婆則嚴詞指出：「這裡是老百姓的舞台，滿足你這種要求的人根本不會來。」並最終勸其離場。

事件不久後在網絡上引發廣泛熱議。網友們迅速扒出女子社群平台帳號與過往直播畫面，發現其素顏與舞台上蒙面形象差距頗大，導致不少人批評其「以神秘感博關注」。評論區更是充滿諷刺言論，如「一千萬請去廟裡許願」、「顏值連一萬都不值」、「人設崩了」等不堪入目的留言充斥其個人頁面。

儘管遭到輿論批評，「泡麵姐姐」的曝光度卻瞬間飆升，其直播間在當晚湧入超過五萬名觀眾，不少人出於獵奇心理觀看、留言互動，使她意外收穫大量關注。然而，也有評論指出此事件反映當前相親文化與網紅經濟交錯下的荒謬現象，質疑節目製作方是否刻意包裝、炒作議題博流量。

無論事件背後是否有營銷操作的成分，「1000萬彩禮」所引起的衝突仍揭示出當前婚戀觀念的極化與現實社會壓力下人們對情感安全感的渴望。一場原本旨在促成緣分的舞台，最終卻變成一場對價與價值觀碰撞的鬧劇。

On July 26, 2025, a controversial incident involving a demand for a 10 million RMB bride price erupted during a popular matchmaking show called “Granny Wang’s Matchmaking” at Wansui Mountain Martial Arts Town in Kaifeng, Henan. The event quickly went viral, becoming a trending topic across social media platforms in China.

That day, a 28-year-old woman from Chengdu, Sichuan, who introduced herself by the nickname “Instant Noodle Sister”, appeared on stage wearing a red outfit and a veil, covering her face. Her mysterious appearance instantly drew the audience’s attention.

During her self-introduction, she claimed to work in the beauty industry and said she independently ran her own store. She emphasized her disciplined lifestyle, stating she “doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink, doesn’t go clubbing” and that her only requirements in a partner were that he be “over 18 years old and kind-hearted.” Her seemingly simple and wholesome criteria, coupled with her gentle demeanor and “positive energy” persona, initially won the favor of both the audience and some on-stage guests, with some even showing signs of anticipation.

However, when the host, Granny Wang, pressed her for more details about her expectations for marriage, the woman abruptly changed tone and made a shocking statement: “I only ask for one thing: a 10 million RMB bride price, not a single cent returned.” The audience immediately erupted in surprise, and Granny Wang was visibly stunned before retorting, “Are you daydreaming?” She further asked whether the woman could provide a dowry worth 20 million. The woman calmly responded, “That’s my marriage security fund.”

Trying to ease the awkwardness, Granny Wang turned to the male guests and jokingly said, “What are you waiting for? Do you guys really have ten million?” Predictably, several men stood up and left the stage, while the audience burst into laughter. What began as a serious matchmaking event quickly descended into farce, with an atmosphere that was both embarrassing and absurd.

The woman attempted to explain her reasoning on stage, saying she had previously been in a relationship for eight years but was eventually abandoned. She claimed the high bride price was meant to ensure her future partner would truly value the relationship and marriage. Granny Wang, however, firmly responded, “This is a stage for ordinary people. Someone who can meet your demands isn’t coming here.” The woman was eventually persuaded to leave the stage.

The incident soon exploded online. Netizens quickly dug up the woman’s social media accounts and past livestreams, revealing a stark contrast between her heavily veiled appearance on stage and her makeup-free look. This discrepancy led to widespread criticism, with many accusing her of using mystery as a gimmick to gain attention. Her comment sections were flooded with mocking remarks such as “Go to a temple if you’re wishing for 10 million,” “Not even worth 10,000,” and “Persona totally collapsed.”

Despite the backlash, “Instant Noodle Sister” saw a dramatic spike in exposure. Her livestream that evening attracted over 50,000 viewers, many tuning in out of curiosity. The flood of comments and interactions unexpectedly boosted her visibility. However, some commentators criticized the incident as a reflection of the absurdity at the intersection of matchmaking culture and influencer economics, questioning whether the show’s producers had deliberately staged or hyped the moment to generate viral traffic.

Regardless of whether marketing manipulation was involved, the uproar over the “10 million bride price” has brought to light the polarization in modern relationship values and the deep social anxieties surrounding emotional security. A platform originally meant to foster connections ended up becoming a stage for a clash of expectations, values, and commercial spectacle.