The hit Chinese drama 'Chasing Jade' held its celebration banquet on the night of the 13th. In his speech, Zhang Linghe mentioned that this drama has brought new hope to the long drama market, while Tian Xuwei was brimming with confidence, saying, "We want people around the world to see what China has to offer." Fans are clamoring for the two leads to work together again. However, besides the male and female leads appearing together again, it was their agents raising a toast and resolving a nine-year feud that snatched the spotlight. Netizens joked that the scene looked like a wedding toast and even teased, "The next step should be a cross-cup drink!" thoroughly overshadowing the main stars.
Zhang Linghe’s agent Xu Yiruo and Tian Xuwei’s agent Gong Yuhan’s grudge dates back to a 2017 dispute over billing order. At that time, Xu Yiruo’s artist Li Yitong and Gong Yuhan’s artist Deng Lun worked together on 'Hai Tang Jing Yu Yan Zhi Tou.' When the drama was officially announced, Li Yitong was billed as the lead actress, but upon airing Deng Lun was listed as the number one lead. Xu Yiruo believed Gong Yuhan had maneuvered behind the scenes, sparking the conflict. In 2018, Gong Yuhan’s artist Li Qin was originally set to star in 'The Amazing Girl,' but the role was replaced by Xu Yiruo’s artist Li Yitong. Both teams began releasing negative press about each other. Scriptwriter Yu Zheng publicly took Xu Yiruo’s side in a statement in 2020, leading to an open split.
Because of the rivalry between the two teams, when Zhang Linghe and Tian Xuwei starred in 'Chasing Jade,' they had to "avoid suspicion"—no interaction on the red carpet, separated seating at events, and no photos together at the wrap party. Tian Xuwei once joked about the agents’ "fate" during a livestream, and Zhang Linghe was caught off guard and asked, "What did you say?" revealing the tense relationship. Yet on the night of the 13th, both agents Xu Yiruo and Gong Yuhan happened to wear white outfits and raised their glasses together, letting go of their past grievances. Netizens are now looking forward to Zhang Linghe and Tian Xuwei’s next collaboration, suggesting that a modern idol drama would also be great.
News Source: Apple Online News