LayarHijau.com—After Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen officially announced their divorce, the public naturally began to question the reasons behind their separation. Paparazzi have revealed that the cause of their split is a third party, identified as Mao Xiaotong. Chen Xiao and Mao Xiaotong have collaborated on four dramas, with the two most recent ones featuring them as a couple.
Over the past ten years, Chen Xiao and Mao Xiaotong have worked together on four dramas: The Romance of the Condor Heroes, Love Yunge from the Desert, The Ingenious One Season 1, and The Ingenious One Season 2.
In The Romance of the Condor Heroes, Chen Xiao plays Yang Guo while Mao Xiaotong portrays Guo Fu. Michelle Chen plays Xiao Longnu. It is said that Chen Xiao fell in love with Michelle Chen through their collaboration in that drama, leading to their relationship and marriage.
Who would have thought rumors like this would arise? After starring in A Dream of Splendor alongside Liu Yifei, Chen Xiao's popularity skyrocketed. He was then paired with Mao Xiaotong in The Ingenious One Season 1, with Season 2 recently wrapping up filming, featuring the original cast along with Cheng Xiao. Over the past two years, rumors concerning Chen Xiao and Mao Xiaotong have surfaced, according to Sohu.
Paparazzi also reported that Chen Xiao shares a close bond with his co-star, leading to a desire to divorce for the sake of that relationship. Looking back at their ten years of collaboration across four projects, these suspicions seem to grow stronger, especially considering that the filming of The Ingenious One coincided with the tumultuous period of their divorce.
Their interactions during the promotion of The Ingenious One have also drawn attention. Many have noted how sweet their exchanges are, and after rumors of their relationship emerged, netizens began to observe that Chen Xiao appeared more animated.
One particularly sweet moment occurred when Mao Xiaotong was complimented by onlookers, and Chen Xiao couldn’t hide his smile. When watching a kissing scene from their drama, their physical closeness was evident, with Chen Xiao always sitting near Mao Xiaotong, displaying a sense of comfort between them.
In a discussion about the plot, Chen Xiao stated that ambiguous love is true love, which may reflect his views on relationships, given that many of his past girlfriends have come from the acting world.
During a live stream with the production team, the chemistry between Chen Xiao and Mao Xiaotong was striking, as Mao Xiaotong consistently engaged with Chen Xiao attentively whenever he spoke. This led many netizens to suspect that their relationship is more than just a professional one.
Some netizens also noted that Chen Xiao often gazed at Mao Xiaotong, reminiscent of how he looked at his ex-wife, Michelle Chen Yanxi, during their wedding. This moment added to the tension and intimacy between the two.
Meanwhile, some fans expressed that they are old friends and have known each other for a long time, making their closeness natural. However, it’s also worth noting that Mao Xiaotong’s ex-boyfriend, Chen Xiang, was a groomsman at Chen Xiao’s wedding.
Since his debut, Chen Xiao has been involved in several romantic scandals with actresses who share similar characteristics, such as round faces and sweet appearances, including Yang Rong, Zhao Liying, Michelle Chen Yanxi, and Mao Xiaotong. However, similar physical appearances do not guarantee feelings, and everyone hopes for clarity in this situation, especially if infidelity during marriage is indeed involved.
As of the writing of this article, there has been no response from Chen Xiao, Michelle Chen, or Mao Xiaotong regarding the rumors spread by the paparazzi.