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| Yang Yang & Jiang Mengjie’s Seaside Stroll Rekindles Bao Dai CP Memories |
Recently, eagle-eyed netizens caught sight of actor Yang Yang and actress Jiang Mengjie enjoying a low-key shopping stroll in Aranya, the chic seaside resort town in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province.
Yang Yang, in classic “don’t notice me” style, rocked sunglasses and a mask to keep a low profile, while Jiang Mengjie stood out in a soft pink top and white trousers, giving off fresh holiday vibes.
The pair’s casual outing sent social media into a frenzy, with fans immediately reminiscing about their iconic “Bao Dai CP” days — referencing their roles as Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu in Li Shaohong’s 2010 adaptation of The Dream of Red Mansions.
“Can’t believe in 2025 we’re still getting Bao Dai moments!” one fan gushed.
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That nostalgia isn’t random — the two have a friendship that has lasted over 15 years, right from their teenage acting days.
On the variety show Miss Beauty 3 back in 2021, Jiang openly called Yang Yang her oldest friend, saying:
“My longest-standing friend is definitely Yang Yang.”
Despite Yang Yang’s career skyrocketing him to international fame, their bond never faded.
The two are known to regularly tease each other in chats, hop on video calls, and occasionally meet up in person — like this latest Aranya sighting.
In another interview, Jiang was once asked who she’d bring if stranded on a deserted island. Her cheeky yet telling answer?
“Maybe a male friend… that would be Yang Yang.”
Yang Yang has also been linked to several former co-stars.
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Actress Li Qin, another Red Mansions alum, once shared a particularly close friendship with him during their early careers, often sparking dating chatter thanks to their Weibo interactions.
But as both rose in the industry, their public exchanges gradually fizzled.
Later, in 2021, Yang Yang was spotted dining with actress Chen Duling at a hot pot restaurant, chatting for hours.
Netizens speculated about their closeness, though many dismissed the pairing as unlikely, especially considering Yang Yang’s A-list status compared to Chen’s more modest career trajectory.
Interestingly, the two had acted together in the 2015 film The Left Ear, where Chen’s character adored Yang Yang’s — but the romance didn’t pan out in the story, nor in real life.
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Bao Dai CP Lives On
Regardless of his other industry friendships, what really gets fans sentimental is Yang Yang’s enduring connection with Jiang Mengjie. From their teenage drama roots to their grown-up seaside strolls, their relationship has stood the test of time.
For fans, every new sighting is like flipping open a chapter of nostalgia — proving that the legendary “Bao Dai CP” still holds a special place in 2025.