Chinese actress Zhao Liying was spotted at a shopping mall and an art exhibition center on July 30th. In the footage captured by netizens, she was accompanied by her 6-year-old son “Xiang Xiang” and a nanny, strolling through the mall and enjoying the exhibition, with heartwarming interactions between mother and son.
Zhao Liying announced the end of her three-year marriage with Feng Shaofeng in 2021, with rumors suggesting that their son “Xiang Xiang” is now under his father’s care. What is remarkable is that despite their divorce, the two have never had any conflicts. On the contrary, Zhao Liying, whose acting career has reached new heights, has been frequently photographed having meals with Feng Shaofeng during breaks from filming, or spending quality time with her son alone. They have been seen as a shining example of an amicable breakup.
On July 30th, Zhao Liying was captured wearing a mask and casual attire, with a brown baseball cap, keeping a low-profile appearance on the streets. From the footage shared by netizens, it’s clear that the 6-year-old “Xiang Xiang” has grown nearly as tall as his mother, wearing a white t-shirt paired with black pants, obediently following behind Zhao Liying and the nanny.
Witnesses reported that Zhao Liying patiently accompanied her son through the exhibition, explaining certain art installations to him and even taking photos for him when he showed interest in particular pieces. She would occasionally adjust his clothing collar and displayed a great deal of motherly affection. After the exhibition, they headed to a nearby children’s clothing store where she helped Xiang Xiang pick out a t-shirt, letting him choose the color himself, demonstrating her respect for his preferences.
Despite her active career pursuits following the divorce from Feng Shaofeng, Zhao Liying has never compromised on spending time with her son. She has been previously photographed on numerous occasions taking her son to places like Disneyland and parks. After the recent exposure of their mother-son outing, netizens praised Zhao Liying, commenting that “Xiang Xiang is growing up so fast, he is like a mini Zhao Liying” and commending her for being a “gentle and wonderful mother.”
Four years post-divorce, Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng are both still single. During one TV show appearance, when asked if he had plans to find a stepmother for their child, Feng Shaofeng firmly stated, “Xiang Xiang’s mother is only Zhao Liying.”
In the past, Zhao Liying had a special connection with director Zhao Deyin while filming the movie “Qiao Yan’s Heart”. In May of this year, there were rumors circulating as photos surfaced showing Zhao Deyin frequently entering and leaving Zhao Liying’s residential compound and being seen interacting with “Xiang Xiang” as if they shared a father-son bond, sparking speculations. Later, when promoting her new project “In This World”, Zhao Liying used keywords such as “Zhao Liying responds” and “In This World” in her online posts, followed by another post hinting at a possible romantic relationship and triggering a strong response from Zhao Liying, seemingly denying any such affair.
During this latest outing, Zhao Liying was seen with her son and nanny, without a glimpse of Zhao Deyin. While some netizens remain curious about the relationship between the two, they were all captivated by the tender interactions between Zhao Liying and her son.