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Pursuit of Jade actor Li Qing has found himself in the middle of fresh relationship chatter after photos of him walking a dog with a woman spread across Chinese social media.
But before the rumour mill could start writing wedding invitations, his official fan club stepped in and made things plain: Li Qing is currently single and focused on work.
Short, direct, and probably disappointing for gossip pages everywhere.
The speculation kicked off after paparazzi footage surfaced showing Li Qing, known to many viewers as Gongsun Yin in Pursuit of Jade (逐玉), spending time with friends before later heading to a residential area.
There, he was seen with a woman and her pet dog. The pair reportedly looked comfortable together, walked the dog, and later entered the building.
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Naturally, the internet did what it does best — turned a dog walk into a full romance saga by nightfall.
On 23 April, reports circulating through entertainment outlets claimed the actor had been “exposed” in a relationship.
The story gained extra traction because earlier teaser posts hinted that a popular Pursuit of Jade pairing had supposedly reached a “bad ending” off-screen.
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That vague wording sent netizens into detective mode, dragging several cast names into the guessing game before attention landed on Li Qing.
His fan club then released a firm clarification, saying the claims were false after checking the facts.
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The statement added that the artist is single and fully committed to his current projects. In celebrity language, that usually means: he’s busy, leave him alone, and maybe stop zooming in on dog footage.
The team also reportedly gathered evidence linked to false claims being spread online and suggested they may consider legal action to protect Li Qing’s reputation.
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Supporters praised the fan club for responding quickly and protecting the actor from baseless talk. Some said the whole matter was ridiculous from the start, arguing that walking a dog with someone does not equal secret romance. Others joked that the real star of the scandal was the dog, which got more screen time than some drama side characters.
Meanwhile, a few netizens remained sceptical, saying celebrity denials are common and that fans should simply respect private lives either way. Others were more amused than invested, noting that Chinese entertainment gossip can turn the smallest everyday moment into a ten-episode drama with no script editor.
For Li Qing, the timing is notable as Pursuit of Jade continues to build his popularity. Increased fame often means increased scrutiny, and sometimes increased nonsense. Rising stars usually cannot buy groceries, walk pets or breathe near another person without becoming trending topics by dinner.
As for Pursuit of Jade Season 2, nothing official has been announced, but if it happens, viewers can expect producers to lean into the chemistry and popularity that made the first season buzzworthy.
A second instalment would likely bring bigger political stakes, more emotional tension, expanded backstories for fan-favourite characters, and plenty more moments for Li Qing’s character to dominate discussions online. If the studio is paying attention, they already know audiences want more than rumours — they want another season.
For now, Li Qing remains single according to his camp, booked with work, and somehow still trending because he walked a dog.
What do you reckon — harmless overreaction, standard celebrity chaos, or proof the internet truly never rests?