Seventeen years ago, mainland Chinese actress Huang Shengyi, who married into a wealthy family, recently appeared on the new season of the reality show “Goodbye, My Love” with her CEO husband Yang Zi. In the show’s preview, Huang Shengyi revealed, “This is the third year I have wanted a divorce,” while Yang Zi admitted that although their marriage may seem successful to outsiders, it was actually “a mess.” Their candid words have sparked a heated discussion among netizens.
At 41 years old, Huang Shengyi’s marriage with Yang Zi has always been a subject of public interest. The couple had previously appeared affectionate in various public appearances, but the news of their participation in the fourth season of “Goodbye, My Love” revealed that behind the facade of a blissful marriage, there were hidden crises.
In the released preview, Huang Shengyi disclosed that she had been contemplating divorce for three years. She exclaimed, “We are too deeply bound, just like living in ‘The Truman Show’.” Yang Zi also admitted, “In the eyes of outsiders, Shengyi and I have a successful marriage, but in reality, it’s a mess.” He mentioned that their marriage involved many complex factors, such as financial ties and the existence of their two sons, making it exceptionally difficult for them to divorce.
Public records show that Yang Zi, originally named Yang Jianmin, comes from a prominent family and currently holds positions such as Vice Chairman and CEO of China’s Giant Power Group, Chairman of Giant Power Film and Media Limited, and Chairman of Giant Power Humei Film and Media Limited. His two brothers are also key figures in the group, which has businesses spanning real estate, financial investments, and film and television.
Huang Shengyi, who is Yang Zi’s second wife, was once rumored to have been supported by Yang Zi in breaking her contract with Stephen Chow, helping her transition from a “starlet” to a prominent actress. However, their marriage has not been peaceful. Four years ago, Huang Shengyi posted a poem on Chinese Valentine’s Day hinting at separation, which caught the attention of netizens. Yang Zi responded with another poem hinting at nostalgia, and both of them only posted individual photos on the occasion, indicating troubles beneath the surface.
Some netizens pointed out that three years ago, Yang Zi had criticized Huang Shengyi for lacking critical thinking abilities on the show “Wife’s Romantic Travel,” even challenging her in front of his mother three times. This shed light on aspects of the daughter-in-law’s status in a wealthy household. Despite Huang Shengyi’s efforts to please her mother-in-law, she seemed to receive more criticism from Yang Zi, leading to speculation among netizens about the true nature of their relationship.
However, there are also voices questioning whether this couple’s appearance on the show is just a publicity stunt. They had previously hinted at divorce through social media posts multiple times, but it did not attract much attention.
As for the actual situation, it remains to be seen what they will reveal in the full program. As the final outcome is still unknown, on October 10, #HuangShengyi_ThisIsTheThirdYearIWantADivorce# trended as the top search on Weibo.