After announcing their divorce in 2021, Chinese actress Zhao Liying and actor Feng Shaofeng were recently spotted attending a parent-teacher meeting at their 6-year-old son’s school. The two demonstrated a harmonious co-parenting relationship, earning praise from netizens.
Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng had collaborated on several film and television projects. Their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance, leading to their marriage in 2018 and the birth of their son “Xiangxiang” the following year, forming a happy family of three. However, in April 2021, they suddenly announced the end of their three-year marriage, with their son under the care of the father.
Despite the breakdown of their romantic relationship, both Zhao and Feng remain deeply committed to their son’s education and well-being. Recent sightings by netizens captured the ex-couple attending their child’s school event together, showing great coordination without any awkwardness. In a poignant moment, they were seen sitting together at the school entrance, attentively listening to their child speak. Netizens remarked that their interactions with their son resembled those of any married couple, displaying a natural ease.
Reports indicate that despite their divorce three years ago, Zhao Liying continues to meet with Feng Shaofeng frequently for the sake of their child. Some netizens described their relationship as more of a peaceful dissolution agreement rather than a dignified separation. Stepping back from the role of “spouses,” they swiftly transitioned into the role of “partners in child rearing.” As long as the child is well, everything else falls into place.
In contrast, many divorced couples end up shattering their family lives, leaving the children in ruins. However, Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng chose to dismantle their marital bond while carefully preserving their child’s emotional stability. In other words, while their romantic love may have faded, their parental love endures and requires joint commitment.
Through their actions, Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng demonstrate that successful co-parenting is not attributed to their status as celebrities, but rather their role as parents. Their dedication to their past relationship and their innocent child reflects a profound sense of responsibility.
In April of last year, netizens spotted Feng Shaofeng taking their then 5-year-old son, Xiangxiang, to a children’s hospital in Shanghai for medical care. Despite attempting to remain incognito in a black T-shirt, cap, and face mask, Feng was recognized by observant fans. He attentively cared for their son, and Zhao Liying arrived hurriedly later on. They worked together efficiently, arranging appointments, queuing up, and handling medical tests. After the doctor’s visit, Xiangxiang was picked up by Zhao Liying’s nanny, while Feng Shaofeng left the hospital alone.
Observers were moved by the relay caregiving efforts of Feng Shaofeng and Zhao Liying. Though no longer a couple, they maintain a strong familial bond while taking care of their son.
Of particular note is the post-divorce relationship between Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng, as Zhao’s career has soared to new heights. They are occasionally seen dining together during her filming breaks. The phrase “For the sake of the child, we are still family” resonates deeply in their actions. They are viewed as an exemplary case of an amicable breakup in the Chinese entertainment industry.