As the mysterious death case of actor Yu Menglong continues to intensify !! uncovering hidden scandals in China’s entertainment industry such as dark insider rules, money laundering, and collusion among elites—the safety of other handsome male stars has drawn public attention.
Recently, netizens noticed that top mainland stars Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo never drink beverages provided at banquets. Instead, they always bring their own thermos flasks, sparking heated online discussion.
At a recent Greater Bay Area Film and Music Gala, Hong Kong diva Jenny Tseng (甄妮) criticized major celebrities for not paying tribute to Yu Menglong. Meanwhile, actor Xiao Zhan reportedly caught the eye of a “lecherous tycoon,” making him the center of attention at the event.
Observers noted that during the banquet, Xiao Zhan held a white thermos cup, even when toasting with Hong Kong pop diva Joey Yung (容祖兒). In video clips, Xiao Zhan can be seen entering the venue with the same white thermos in hand, shaking hands with powerful figures yet never setting it down, drawing widespread attention.
Searches reveal that this is not the first time. Xiao Zhan has long had the habit of bringing his own thermos to events. At the 2019 Sina Weibo Night Awards in Beijing, he reportedly asked actress Zheng Shuang to watch over his thermos while he went on stage to receive an award. After finishing the ceremony with Wang Yibo, he immediately retrieved the thermos from her.
Not only Xiao Zhan—his close friend and co-star Wang Yibo does the same. He often brings his own thermos to gatherings, using it even when toasting with friends, which seems completely natural to him.
Chinese singer-actor Liu Yuning also follows this practice, bringing his own thermos wherever he goes.
Some independent media outlets suggested that this habit is a precaution against being tricked or drugged by event organizers. Since Yu Menglong’s tragic death,rumored to involve poisoning…many netizens speculated:
“They’re just trying not to get drugged.”
“It’s true—they’re protecting themselves.”
“Better safe than sorry—some lose their body, some lose their voice.”
“You can’t be too careful! Even water can be tampered with. Yu Menglong’s drinks….water and alcohol—were drugged.”
“Nowadays they don’t even dare to drink water handed over by assistants.”
Others recalled the case of legendary singer Wang Jie, who was allegedly poisoned, damaging his voice:
“Wang Jie was the first example!”
The Taiwan-born singer Wang Jie rose to fame with “A Game, A Dream”, becoming a household name across the Chinese-speaking world. At the height of his career, he suddenly announced his retirement and later revealed on TV that he had been poisoned.His vocal cords damaged and hair falling out until only 20% remained.
He recounted that during one event, someone handed him a drink; after consuming it, he immediately felt something was wrong with his throat. Despite emergency treatment, his voice became permanently hoarse and dull over the following years.
It is rumored that Xiao Zhan’s extreme caution comes from a personal experience…he once almost drank a cup that had been swapped with white paint.
Source: NTD News
