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Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi’s Boat Scene in Legend of Zang Hai Goes Viral

Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi’s Boat Scene in Legend of Zang Hai Goes Viral
Fans Swoon Over Xiao Zhan’s Sweet Lines in Zang Hai Boat Date Scene (Weibo)

Their chemistry’s so good, even the bloopers are sweet.

There’s just something about Legend of Zang Hai that hits different — and it’s not just the sweeping revenge plot or Xiao Zhan’s flawless costume game. This time, it’s all about that romantic boat scene between Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi that’s sent fans into full-on heart-eyes mode.

The drama’s been pulling massive numbers, topping popularity charts with over 320 million views, and this flirty episode might’ve just sealed its spot as one of this year’s biggest hits.

Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi’s Romantic Boat Scene from Legend of Zang Hai Goes Viral

In the episode, Zang Hai (played by Xiao Zhan, aka China’s undisputed costume drama king) and Xiang An Tu (the ever-graceful Zhang Jingyi) end up on a peaceful little boat ride that’s anything but calm for viewers' hearts. 

Xiang An Tu teasingly asks, “Who’s prettier, that woman or me?” and without missing a beat, Zang Hai responds, “Of course Miss Xiang is prettier.” A classic line — but it only gets better.

Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi’s Scene on the Boat in Legend of Zang Hai Has Gone Viral

When she presses him for specifics, Zang Hai goes full poet mode:

“Miss Xiang has eyebrows like willow leaves and eyes like stars. That’s something no ordinary woman can compare to.”

Cue internal screaming from fans everywhere.

The scene quickly turned into one of the standout romantic moments of the drama — the kind of playful, low-key flirty interaction that feels more like a real couple than characters on screen. But the sweetness didn’t stop there.

💫 BTS Magic: Xiao Zhan Fixes Her Hair, Improvs a Debt Joke

According to Upmedia, newly released behind-the-scenes clips show the duo's natural chemistry even when the cameras weren’t rolling. At one point, Zhang Jingyi’s hair got caught in the set props, and without hesitation, Xiao Zhan stepped in to gently untangle it. The director, clearly vibing with the fluff, asked Xiao Zhan to compliment her. He happily obliged:
“She looks good, very good! Very beautiful! So sweet!”

Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Xiao Zhan & Zhang Jingyi’s Boat Scene Is Just as Cute as the Drama

Even the actors couldn’t help but improv a cheeky moment in-character during the scene. Since Zang Hai technically owed money to Xiang An Tu’s character, Xiao Zhan joked mid-shoot: 

“How much did you repay today?”

To which Zhang Jingyi fired back:

“Today you rode my boat and drank my wine — shouldn’t you be owing me even more?”

The director loved the energy and let it fly, and so did netizens — many of whom praised their effortless teamwork and ability to stay in character while still having fun. Some even said they felt like they were watching a real couple teasing each other.

🐉 A Drama That Mixes Revenge, Romance, and Real Feels

If you’re just tuning in, Legend of Zang Hai follows Zhi Nu (Xiao Zhan), a man with a tragic past — his entire family wiped out in a political massacre. Years later, he returns to the capital under a new identity, Zang Hai, bent on revenge against his old nemesis, Pingjin Hou.

Enter Xiang An Tu (Zhang Jingyi), once a pampered princess, now a fallen captive. At first, Zang Hai gets close to her for strategic reasons — but what starts off as mutual manipulation slowly turns into something deeper. She, too, has her reasons for wanting Pingjin Hou to fall, and the pair begin secretly working together. Their bond grows from calculated cooperation to something tender, dangerous, and painfully real.

With its mix of emotional depth, swoon-worthy romance, and a plot full of twists, Legend of Zang Hai is shaping up to be one of the most addictive dramas of 2025. And if this boat scene is anything to go by, we’re not ready for what’s next.

Boat date:

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