Overseasidol.com — Chinese rising actress Tian Xiwei, known as the “First Love Face Goddess”, recently faced dating rumors.
On August 17, she was linked to actor Lai Weiming after both posted photos of a similar fried rice dish on social media.
The photos showed identical bowls, side dishes, and tablecloths, sparking speculation online.
Since Tian Xiwei and Lai Weiming have worked together in two consecutive dramas, many fans assumed their closeness had turned into romance.
On August 18, during a live broadcast for her drama “Moonlit Reunion”, the topic was brought up by her co-stars.
When asked who paid for the dinner, actress Wang Jiayi quickly replied, “Of course, Tian Xiwei did,”, Xiwei proudly admitted it while smiling.
She further explained that she had shared the dinner photo in their cast group chat, making it clear that the meal was with multiple friends, including Lai Weiming, not an intimate date.
Although she showed a shy smile, her clarification effectively ended the dating rumors.
