LayarHijau – Chinese Republican-era romance drama The Lament of Autumn (玉簟秋), starring Cheng Lei and Xu Ruohan, has attracted attention for its heartbreaking storyline. However, Cheng Lei’s bathtub scene has also become a hot topic among viewers.
Recently, the hashtag “The Lament of Autumn is Cheng Lei’s seventh drama featuring a bathing scene” trended on Weibo. Fans began looking back at the actor’s previous works and counting the bathing and soaking scenes he has appeared in.
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The list starts with My Journey to You (云之羽), which featured a memorable bathing scene involving two characters. Similar scenes later appeared in Follow Your Heart (颜心记), Legend of the Female General (锦月如歌), Shadow Love (与晋长安), The First Jasmine (莫离), and How Dare You!? (成何体统). With The Lament of Autumn added to the list, the total has reached seven dramas.
The discussion sparked plenty of jokes on social media. Some fans teased that Cheng Lei must bring his own bath products whenever he joins a new production, while others joked that he starts soaking in water as soon as the director calls for filming to begin.
His nickname, “Bath Emperor,” has also returned to the spotlight. However, fans are not just talking about his physique and appearance. Many have also praised his ability to convey emotions through his eyes, facial expressions, and body language.
In The Lament of Autumn, Cheng Lei plays Yu Changxuan, a young warlord from a powerful military family. One scene that has attracted particular attention features a confrontation in a bathtub with Ye Pingjun, played by Xu Ruohan. The sequence also includes a kiss in the bathroom.
The misty atmosphere and the characters’ wet hair add to the intimate mood, while their interaction highlights the emotional tension in a relationship marked by love, hatred, and conflicting feelings.
Some fans have praised Cheng Lei’s ability to convey emotions through his gaze, facial expressions, and body language. One fan described his eyes as naturally captivating and charged with sensual tension, allowing him to create an atmosphere of intimacy and emotional conflict even when he has little dialogue.
For these viewers, bathing scenes are not merely opportunities to showcase an actor’s physique. They can also serve as important moments for revealing a character’s feelings and developing the dynamics between characters.
Cheng Lei has previously responded to jokes about his physique with a sense of humor. He explained that showing his physique in dramas is also one way to demonstrate that he maintains his physical condition. He even joked that he still had room for improvement and could train harder.
During an offline fan event, the audience once chanted his nickname, “Bath Emperor,” in unison. Cheng Lei briefly lowered his head in embarrassment before responding with a joke that made the audience laugh.
“This time, I bathe; next time, I’ll bathe in blood,” he said.
His response played on the contrast between bathing and the expression “bathing in blood,” which evokes violent battles. The witty remark also showed how comfortably he could handle the playful teasing from fans.
With The Lament of Autumn now drawing attention, discussions about Cheng Lei’s bathing scenes have resurfaced. Beyond the social media buzz, viewers are also paying attention to how these sequences help build emotional tension between Yu Changxuan and Ye Pingjun.
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