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| Bai Lu’s Assistant Act Steals the Spotlight at CCTV Spring Gala Rehearsal with Li Yunrui (Photo: Weibo) |
Bai Lu once again reminded everyone why she’s so well-loved, and this time it wasn’t because of a performance. A lighthearted off-stage moment between the actress and Li Yunrui during rehearsals for the CCTV Spring Festival Gala has quietly taken over social media, proving that sometimes the most memorable scenes happen when the cameras aren’t officially rolling.
The viral clip comes from their second rehearsal day, when Bai Lu and Li Yunrui were arriving at the CCTV office building with their teams. Li Yunrui stepped out of the vehicle first, greeted by a relatively calm scene with only a handful of photographers nearby. Bai Lu followed shortly after, walking behind him as the group made their way towards the revolving glass entrance.
Things shifted slightly once they reached the door. A small group of female fans had gathered near the entrance, phones raised, ready to capture photos of the two stars.
The team paused briefly, seemingly to get organised before entering, and that’s when Bai Lu suddenly decided to turn the moment into something far more entertaining.
In a spontaneous move, Bai Lu stood close beside Li Yunrui and jokingly acted like one of his assistants.
She stretched her arm out in front of him as if creating a protective barrier and casually said, “Don’t push Xiao Lin.”
The unexpected line instantly caught Li Yunrui off guard, and he burst into laughter along with the people around them.
What could have been an awkward pause instead turned into a relaxed, cheerful moment that quickly won over fans online.
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Once inside the building, the atmosphere became much busier.
The crowd grew denser, and fans continued taking photos while trying to move closer.
Li Yunrui’s team was seen working hard to clear a path so he could reach the elevator smoothly.
Bai Lu was no longer clearly visible in the frame at this point, but she was travelling with the same group and likely faced a similar situation as her team guided her forward.
The clip didn’t take long to spread, with netizens praising Bai Lu’s quick wit and natural sense of humour.
Many commented that her playful reaction showed emotional intelligence and an ability to read the room, especially in a crowded public setting.
Others pointed out how relaxed Li Yunrui looked, noting that his genuine laughter made the moment feel even more real rather than staged.
Some fans focused on the duo’s comfortable dynamic, saying it felt less like two celebrities and more like close colleagues sharing an inside joke.
Long-time viewers weren’t surprised, as Bai Lu and Li Yunrui previously worked together on the variety show Keep Running, where their friendly chemistry had already been noticed. That existing rapport likely made the interaction feel effortless and natural.
Of course, discussions didn’t stop at the rehearsal clip itself. The timing has only added fuel to ongoing curiosity around their future projects.
Li Yunrui is rumoured to return in Princess Agents Season 2: Rebirth, which many believe could arrive as early as February.
Meanwhile, Bai Lu’s historical drama Unveil: Jadewind, co-starring Wang Xingyue, continues to generate strong anticipation, with viewers closely watching for any official scheduling news.
With one playful moment setting the tone and both actors keeping busy, it’s no surprise that public interest keeps climbing. What did you think of Bai Lu’s quick-thinking “assistant” act, and did it change how you see their off-screen chemistry?