LayarHijau – Chinese actor Fan Shiqi is once again under fire after a new clip from his latest livestream spread widely on social media. During the broadcast, a fan asked whether he liked eating “缺牙齒” (que yachi). Literally, the phrase means “missing teeth,” which immediately triggered Fan Shiqi’s irritation because the term has long been associated with rumors surrounding the death of Yu Menglong. However, in reality, “缺牙齒” is simply the name of a spicy Hunan snack that has gone viral due to its jagged, tooth-like shape. After realizing the fan was only referring to the snack, Fan Shiqi quickly apologized.
Fan Shiqi’s outburst became intertwined with the longstanding rumors related to Yu Menglong’s death. Speculation about “missing teeth” emerged after netizens re-examined Yu’s old livestream videos. Some users claimed the back molars in Yu Menglong’s mouth appeared to be missing, and screenshots labeled as an “autopsy report” also circulated online. But the document was quickly questioned, as its format did not match standard medical documentation and contained numerous inconsistencies. No official investigation or police statement has ever confirmed these claims; all of it remains unverified rumor.
Public suspicion toward Fan Shiqi intensified for two reasons: he previously posted a sarcastic message deemed insensitive after Yu Menglong’s passing, and now he appeared overly reactive upon hearing the term “缺牙齒” during his livestream. In truth, the question only referred to a trending spicy snack. This excessive reaction made some netizens feel he looked like someone who was cornered, causing old rumors to be linked to him again without any factual basis. The connection stems not from evidence but from emotional public speculation running wild.
After realizing the misunderstanding, Fan Shiqi apologized on the spot. However, the livestream clip had already been widely shared on Threads and other platforms. Many netizens left sharp comments such as “looks like he’s hiding something,” “why does he panic so easily?”, and “he’s making himself look even more suspicious.”
As of now, more than 680,000 people have signed the “Justice for Yu Menglong” petition, urging a new, transparent, and independent investigation. The Chinese authorities continue to uphold their official conclusion released in September, stating that Yu Menglong died from an accidental fall while intoxicated, with no criminal involvement. Police also arrested three netizens accused of fabricating and spreading extreme claims—such as allegations of inhumane treatment or claims that Yu’s mother was being controlled.
