LayarHijau – Actress Bai Lu recently wrapped up the broadcast of her latest historical investigation drama Unveil: Jadewind (唐宫奇案), which she starred in alongside Wang Xingyue. Not long after the drama concluded, Bai Lu attracted attention when she attended the 2026 China TV Drama Quality Ceremony held by Dragon TV on Monday (March 9).
One of the moments that quickly sparked discussion online happened when Bai Lu walked past Xiao Zhan. Sharp-eyed netizens noticed Xiao Zhan raising his eyebrow playfully and smiling at her as she passed by. Bai Lu responded with a smile, and the brief interaction looked natural and relaxed.
The moment immediately reminded many viewers of their previous collaboration in the 2021 military drama Ace Troops (王牌部队). In that series, Bai Lu made a cameo appearance as the childhood friend of Xiao Zhan’s character.
Although her role was relatively small, one particular scene left a strong impression on viewers. Her character confessed her feelings to Xiao Zhan’s character when he was about to leave for military service. However, he gently rejected her confession because he saw her more like a younger sister. The farewell scene at the train station, where the two characters shared an emotional hug, sparked discussion among viewers at the time. Many fans felt it was a pity that their long-standing friendship in the story did not develop into a romantic relationship.
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Because of that memory, their brief interaction at the awards ceremony quickly brought viewers back to that moment from the drama. Some netizens even began expressing hopes that the two actors might reunite in another project in the future.
Bai Lu’s appearance at the event also became a topic of discussion. She wore a fitted sparkling sequin gown with a distinctive wing-shaped design on one shoulder. Paired with an elegant updo hairstyle, the outfit made her stand out among the guests. While sitting in the audience, she was also seen covering herself with a white blanket while chatting casually with the actors around her.
During the ceremony, Bai Lu was seated between Bai Jingting and Oho Ou. Netizens captured several moments in which she appeared to be talking continuously with Oho Ou. The two actors previously worked together in the period drama Northward (北上).
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At the same time, Bai Lu also exchanged a few words with Bai Jingting, who was seated on her other side. However, the large wing design on her gown made the interaction look rather amusing. In several photos circulating online, Bai Lu seemed to lean slightly to speak past the decorative wing.
The moment even turned into a lighthearted joke among netizens, with some teasing that Bai Jingting was almost “fanned by the wings” of Bai Lu’s gown. The phrase quickly trended on Weibo.
Later, Bai Lu clarified the situation during a media interview. She explained that she had been talking mostly with Oho Ou because the wing design on her dress made it difficult for her to see Bai Jingting clearly. She then turned to Bai Jingting and joked that she could only see him through a small gap between the wings of her gown. The explanation made the moment even more amusing for both of them.
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhan also drew attention because of his seat placement at the ceremony. He was seen sitting between Sun Li and William Chan.
When Xiao Zhan noticed Sun Li, he nodded to greet her and shook her hand. The two actors share an interesting connection in the Chinese television industry, as both gained widespread recognition through works directed by renowned filmmaker Zheng Xiaolong.
Sun Li rose to major fame through the classic palace drama Empresses in the Palace (后宫甄嬛传), which remains one of the most influential palace intrigue dramas in Chinese television. Meanwhile, Xiao Zhan received strong praise for his performance in the political revenge drama Legend of Zang Hai (藏海传), which aired last year.
Because of that connection, when the two were seen sitting side by side at the ceremony, some netizens jokingly referred to them as “Zheng Xiaolong’s son and daughter.” The playful comment quickly climbed the trending list on Weibo and sparked lively discussions among fans of Chinese dramas.
