Chinese actress Zhao Liying is making headlines again, this time due to rumors of a secret relationship with director Midi Z, her collaborator on the movie The Unseen Sister. According to entertainment bloggers, Midi Z was spotted visiting Zhao Liying’s residence multiple times over three days and even took her young son out alone—fueling speculation that the two are romantically involved.
While Zhao has remained silent on the matter, the internet is buzzing not just about the rumored romance, but also about Midi Z’s complicated family background, with reports that his mother and brother are currently incarcerated on drug-related charges, and his sister previously engaged in illegal immigration.
The situation has reignited fan discussions about Zhao Liying’s past relationships, especially with her ex-husband, Feng Shaofeng. Fans have been quick to compare Feng—who hails from a wealthy textile family with the modest and allegedly troubled family background of Midi Z. When Zhao and Feng tied the knot in 2018, some fans had criticized the actor for being older and having a questionable dating history.
Now, many of those same fans are reconsidering their stance, some even leaving comments on Feng’s social media urging him to reconcile with Zhao for the sake of their son. However, Feng was recently seen on a late-night date, suggesting he may have already moved on.
Another name that resurfaced is Lin Gengxin, Zhao’s co-star in the dramas Princess Agents and The Legend of Shen Li. Despite Lin being in a public relationship, devoted fans of the “Zhao-Lin” pairing had long hoped the duo would turn their on-screen chemistry into something real. With Zhao’s new dating rumors, fans are reluctantly accepting that fantasy may never become reality.
The list doesn’t stop there. Other stars frequently linked to Zhao through fan speculation Chen Xiao, William Chan, and Wang Yibo have also been dragged into the conversation. As social media lights up, fans of these actors are expressing relief, posting comments like: “Now that Glowworm (Zhao’s fandom) has a confirmed brother-in-law, please stop dragging our idols into dating rumors.”
Zhao Liying remains one of the most shipped actresses in C-ent, thanks to her undeniable chemistry with nearly every co-star she works with. While this contributes to her enduring popularity, it also fuels relentless speculation. As rumors swirl, many fans hope boundaries will be respected—especially considering some of the male stars involved are already in relationships or married.
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