The friendship between Li Xian and Yang Zi continues to warm fans’ hearts year after year.
On 6 November, the beloved actress celebrated her 33rd birthday, and as expected, her long-time friend and university classmate Li Xian didn’t miss the chance to send his yearly message of love and support.
Posting on Weibo, Li Xian wrote, “Happy birthday to my old friend Yang Zi! Wishing you endless happiness and smooth sailing in everything you do.”
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| Li Xian’s Heartfelt Birthday Message for Yang Zi Marks 8 Years of Tradition |
He also shared a lovely photo of Yang Zi dressed in traditional costume, reportedly taken by him during the filming of their period drama Guo Se Fang Hua (The Golden Hairpin).
The shot highlights Yang Zi’s signature grace and charm — a reminder of why audiences adore her on and off screen.
In response, Yang Zi playfully commented,
“Thank you, my old classmate! Nice photo — keep up the good work!”
A Tradition That’s Eight Years Strong
Fans were quick to notice that this marks the eighth consecutive year Li Xian has publicly wished Yang Zi a happy birthday.
Their consistent annual exchanges — simple, warm, and genuine — have become something of a tradition for both stars and their fandoms.
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The two first met as acting students at the Beijing Film Academy, Class of 2010.
Over the years, their careers have soared, and they’ve reunited on-screen in major hits like Go Go Squid! (2019), which skyrocketed their popularity as the “Tong Nian Couple,” and later in The Golden Hairpin and its sequel Jin Xiu Fang Hua (In the Name of Blossom).
Their easy chemistry and mutual respect, both on set and in real life, have kept fans rooting for them — not necessarily as a couple, but as one of C-ent’s most wholesome friendships.
Fans React to the Sweet Moment
Chinese netizens were quick to flood the comments with love, noting that Li Xian chose to post the birthday message at 1:40 PM, a time that phonetically resembles “一生是你” (“a lifetime of you”) in Mandarin — a cute coincidence that left many CP fans squealing.
Some comments read:
“Eight years and still going strong — this is the kind of friendship we love to see!”
“They’re proof that genuine bonds can last in showbiz.”
“The 1:40 timing is killing me… he knows what he’s doing!”
A Friendship That Defies the Buzz
What fans find most admirable is that Li Xian and Yang Zi have managed to maintain a natural, grounded friendship in an industry often filled with rumours and fleeting connections.
They’ve supported each other’s work without drama or unnecessary attention, showing that sometimes, simple gestures — like a yearly birthday post — speak louder than anything else.
Their friendship remains one of the most beloved constants in Chinese entertainment, a quiet reminder that some bonds only grow stronger with time.
Source: Weibo