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| Zhao Lusi’s Unexpected Side Quest Goes Viral (Photo: Weibo/Xiaohongshu) |
Walking through a night market usually means chasing snacks, not celebrities. But this week in Hainan, a casual food hunt turned into a double take when fans realised the person flipping egg crepes behind a small stall was Zhao Lusi herself. No stage lights, no glam set-up, just an apron, a cap, and a calm focus on getting each order right.
Photos and short clips quickly spread online after netizens shared their encounters with the actress at the bustling night market.
According to those who were there, Zhao Lusi had been working at the egg crepe stall for several nights, making and selling the popular street snack as if it were her own business. Her movements looked natural and practiced, and she chatted easily with customers who recognised her.
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Fans who met her in person described the atmosphere as surprisingly relaxed. Some said she happily posed for quick photos, while others mentioned small, thoughtful gestures, including a free tanghulu handed over with a smile.
Many commented on how grounded and hardworking she felt in real life, especially given her status as one of China’s most recognisable young actresses.
As curiosity grew, netizens began connecting the dots. Cameras were spotted around the stall, and several visitors claimed the director of the variety show Mars Intelligence Agency was present.
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This led many to believe Zhao Lusi’s night market shift was part of filming for an upcoming episode, blending everyday life with unscripted moments.
Still, that explanation didn’t stop the internet from having fun with it. Social media quickly filled with jokes about Zhao Lusi unlocking yet another “random side quest” outside of acting.
Others admitted they felt genuine envy toward the lucky customers who got to try her egg crepes, with some even asking half-seriously if the stall would open again.
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One detail that amused fans even more was the irony of it all. Zhao Lusi is known to avoid eggs, which made her choice of an egg crepe stall feel extra unexpected.
That twist only added to the charm, reinforcing the idea that she throws herself fully into whatever she’s doing, even when it’s outside her comfort zone.
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— choco (@leli281119) January 22, 2026
Netizens spotted #ZhaoLusi selling egg pancakes @ a night market in Hainan. This is the right way to experience life! Zhao Lusi sold local snacks @ a night market,chatted w/ passersby, &gave away candied hawthorns,radiating the vibrant atmosphere of everyday life. pic.twitter.com/OhjeoNaXuz
For long-time followers, the night market moment also echoed something she once said during a live stream last year. Back then, she casually shared that she wouldn’t mind earning a living by running a small food stall someday, valuing independence and peace of mind over labels.
Seeing that thought play out in real life made the scene feel less like a performance and more like a quiet personal statement.
Over the past year, Zhao Lusi has kept a lower profile after stepping back from work and later setting up her own studio to take more control of her path. Against that backdrop, her appearance at a night market felt especially human. Stripped of heavy styling and careful image management, she blended into the crowd while still being unmistakably herself.
It wasn’t just entertaining, it was oddly comforting. Would you queue up to try an egg crepe made by her, or do you see this as her most relatable moment yet?