After the annual “Qixi Festival” has passed, mainland Chinese actress Zhao Liying and actor ex-husband Feng Shaofeng were spotted by netizens. Both of them on August 9 posted exquisite makeup photos on their respective studio Weibo accounts. Coincidentally, both were dressed in formal attire and wearing rings on their middle fingers. This led many netizens to curiously question whether the two were “flashing signals across space” or even reconciling.
In the photos, Zhao Liying is seen wearing a light blue gown, accompanied by a caption that reads, “Sinking into the misty water color, capturing the fleeting moment of Zhao Liying, celebrating the heartbeat resonating at this moment.” On the same day, Feng Shaofeng also posted a picture of himself wearing a stylish all-black suit on his studio Weibo, with the caption “Exclusive business by Feng Shaofeng.”
Netizens noticed that Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng not only matched in attire but also both wore rings on their middle fingers. Zhao Liying’s diamond ring sparkled prominently, while Feng Shaofeng wore a gold ring with an embedded diamond. The timing, outfits, rings, and other coincidences sparked speculation among netizens about whether the two were “flashing signals across space” or even potentially reconciling.
However, other netizens analyzed that this simultaneous posting of attire and rings by the two should be purely coincidental. They pointed out that given Zhao Liying’s commitment to her career, it is unlikely for her to step into marriage again. Recently, Zhao Liying, who had been out of the public eye for some time, shared a video on social media of her visit to Guoqing Temple in Taizhou, Zhejiang. In the video, she was wearing a baseball cap, sporting a short curly hairdo, and donning a red patterned long-sleeved shirt, possibly a look for a role she is playing that requires short hair.
Zhao Liying, aged 36, and Feng Shaofeng, who is 9 years her senior, have collaborated on TV dramas such as “The Monkey King’s Daughter” and “The Story of Minglan.” Despite their marriage lasting only three years, their relationship has always garnered attention from the public.
After their divorce in 2021, Zhao Liying entrusted their then 2-year-old son “Xiangxiang” to Feng Shaofeng’s care. In an interview, Zhao Liying candidly admitted that due to his family’s better financial situation, they agreed to let her son be cared for by his father’s family and she is occasionally seen picking up their son for outings or dinners at Feng Shaofeng’s home.
In fact, Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng have maintained a good relationship since their divorce. There were previous reports that Feng Shaofeng was originally cast in a movie with Li Bingbing, but after being declined by Li Bingbing, he recommended Zhao Liying to the production team and creative team, and they both met on set. At that time, lead actor Feng Shaofeng was also present, and when the two met, they appeared natural and comfortable, showing no signs of awkwardness, seemingly open to working together again.
Since their divorce, Zhao Liying’s career has soared to new heights and she is occasionally seen taking breaks from filming to have meals with Feng Shaofeng while caring for their child. Due to their frequent interactions concerning their child, some netizens hope for a remarriage between the two; and because they have never spoken ill of each other since their divorce, many netizens regard them as a “rare divorce model” in the Chinese entertainment industry. Despite the end of their marriage, their continued family-like relationship behind closed doors continues to fascinate the public.