Overseasidol.com — On May 18, 2025, actress Michelle Chen took to social media to promote her latest historical drama “Legend of Zang Hai”, where she stars alongside Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi.

In her heartfelt post, she not only highlighted the new show but also shared her personal reflections on working with Xiao Zhan again after several years.

Michelle fondly recalled first meeting Xiao Zhan years ago during the filming of the talent show “X-Fire”.

Back then, Xiao Zhan was a shy yet exceptionally polite young man, full of promise and humility.

Revisiting their collaboration in Cang Hai Zhuan, Michelle expressed her admiration for how much he has grown, now standing tall as a composed and emotionally powerful actor.

She shared that Xiao Zhan had even sent her a message to thank her for supporting him through a pivotal scene in the drama.

For Michelle, the gesture was deeply touching, serving as a reminder that despite his rising fame and remarkable growth as an actor, the same respectful and humble boy still resides within him.

“That once shy and polite young man has now become a mature, talented actor with explosive strength in his performance.

But what moved me the most is that he still carries that same gracious humility. That’s truly beautiful,” she wrote.

:Legend of Zang Hai” officially premiered on May 18 on CCTV and Youku.