Michelle Chen mourns her father as Chen Xiao is absent, rumors of marriage breakdown resurface

On the 7th, Michelle Chen posted several photos on social media with her father from her childhood to adulthood, emotionally expressing, "Even if one day I reach the sky, I will always love you," and her manager confirmed the passing of Michelle Chen's father. In June this year, Michelle Chen and Chen Xiao were rumored to have their 8-year marriage broken, with Chen Xiao reportedly having filed for divorce at the end of last year. However, neither has responded so far, and Michelle Chen is still wearing her wedding ring. Following reports of her father's passing, Chen Xiao flew from Hangzhou to Chengdu on the 9th, putting their names back on Weibo's trending search. Netizens suspect Chen Xiao did not attend his father-in-law's funeral, again questioning their marriage.

Michelle Chen and Chen Xiao held their wedding banquet in July 2016 at Yanqi Lake, Beijing, with both families witnessing the happiness. During the wedding process, Chen Xiao revealed the secret of his love, saying "Every night before bed, I say to Michelle, 'Wife, I love you forever.'" However, now rumors of their marriage breakdown and separation are lamentable.

Netizens pointed out that the IP address of Michelle Chen's post mourning her father shows Taiwan, while Chen Xiao has been filming in Hengdian and did not accompany his wife to Taiwan. Many criticized Chen Xiao as heartless, suggesting that even if they are confirmed to be divorcing, he should not have missed the funeral. Even if not there in person, should he not at least express his sentiments online? Others argue that Chen Xiao has always kept his private life low-key, and mourning does not have to be public; not posting does not mean he did nothing.

Moreover, Chen Xiao's fans observed Michelle Chen's social media activity, noting she was having fun in Beijing in November, seemingly unaffected. On December 7th, she posted mourning her father, and the next day, attended a new film's commencement ceremony, advising netizens not to "morally bind" Chen Xiao by swaying public opinion. Chen Xiao has not yet responded to this.