发布时间: 12/5/2025
Chen Xiao, a well-known actor, is making a strong comeback with his new historical drama "The Great Merchant", which is set to air on CCTV 8. Despite his efforts to transition to more diverse roles, many fans still focus on his appearance first. 
At the offline promotion event for the drama, he appeared with a wolf-cut hairstyle and a diamond-embedded suit, a look that fans had never seen before. This fresh appearance quickly made the keyword "handsome" trend on social media platforms. Upon closer inspection, Chen Xiao has lost a significant amount of weight, with tired eyes and a weary face. The young, cheerful boy from "Legend of Lu Zhen" who smiled like the spring breeze is now middle-aged, showing signs of exhaustion and沧桑. 
Earlier this year, he ended his nine-year marriage with Chen Yanxi, but his career seems to be on the rise. He not only holds the highly anticipated drama "The Great Merchant" but also is filming the historical drama "Qin Mystery" where he plays Emperor Qin Shi Huang. According to his fans, his weight loss is to fit the role of a young hostage prince, as a frail appearance makes the character more realistic. 
His dedication is admirable. Just a few months ago, his face was still full, but after only one month of filming, he has become extremely thin. When he visited a building with Sun Qian, the female lead of "The Great Merchant", his slim figure even matched Sun Qian's, who is known for her tall and slender frame. 
Middle-aged male actors often face criticism for getting oily if they gain weight, but being too thin can make them look older. Chen Xiao's sacrifice for the role has made him look ten years older overnight. Li Chun, the second female lead who is only one year younger than Chen Xiao, just got married and is in great shape, full of energy at the event and interacting frequently with Sun Qian, unlike Chen Xiao who seemed reserved and tense. 
Under the close-up lens, Li Chun shows no obvious signs of aging. Whether it's due to medical aesthetics or natural maintenance, her skin is in an ideal state for her age, exuding a strong feminine charm. 
However, the most stunning person at this event was not the female lead Sun Qian or the second female lead Li Chun, but Xiang Hanzhi, who plays the third female lead Bai Yimei. She wore a black sweater, black pants, and black Martin boots, with her hair tied back and fixed with a black flower, looking clean and fresh overall. 
After seeing Chen Xiao's tired and消沉 appearance, the camera shifted to Xiang Hanzhi, a post-2000 actress, and she immediately caught everyone's attention. At the event, she imitated Zhu Yawen's tone to promote the new drama, and when she lowered her head, she莫名 reminded people of Tang Wei, who is famous for her unique temperament. No wonder some people call her the "young version of Tang Wei". 
In high-definition shots, her face is delicate and耐看, with good skin and complexion. She appears calm and confident, radiating a vibrant energy that only young people have. It's true that youth is an advantage. 
Born in 2002, Xiang Hanzhi is only 23 years old this year. She is known as one of the "Sanlitun Three Princesses" along with Zhuang Dafei and Li Gengxi, and they are also called the "Beijing Circle Three Sisters". Like Li Gengxi, she studied high school in the United States and was signed by Xu Jinglei halfway through, starting her acting career at a young age. 
She didn't have to wait long for opportunities. At the age of 17, she starred in the campus drama "A Century's Promise" with Wang Anyu, gaining recognition from the audience for her role as Xia Linxi, a beautiful and intelligent student. 
Later, she appeared in dramas like "Sailing: When the Wind Blows", "Little Min's Home", and "Sunshine With Me", either playing important roles or participating in big IP projects. After turning 20, her resources became even better, and she took the lead role in dramas such as "Beneath the繁 City", "Fairy Terrace Has Trees", and "Ding Feng Bo". 
With strong company support and frequent appearances, she became famous at a young age, but she also faced many controversies. The three sisters are often criticized together: some say their looks are average but they always get leading roles, and they can squeeze into big IPs for important roles. In addition, their nationality issues have attracted anti-fans since they became popular. 
In some of her early dramas, her appearance was a matter of opinion. Some attributed it to makeup and styling, while others blamed it on the character setting, so she didn't stand out much. But starting from "Fairy Terrace Has Trees", her beauty has been widely praised. Maybe it's because she has grown up and become more beautiful, and her clean temperament adds to her charm. 
Take this event as an example; her all-black outfit surprised many people. The discussion in the comment section was heated: some said she has changed a lot and become more beautiful, while others compared her to Tang Wei, calling her the youthful version of Tang Wei. 
At the "Stars and Sea" event organized by the Movie Channel earlier this month, she wore the lightest makeup but still looked beautiful and didn't lose to others. 
Temperament-type beauties usually become more elegant as they grow older. As the baby fat on her face fades, her bone structure becomes more prominent. With a thin layer of skin over her bones, her face looks tight and has clear lines. She may not be stunning at first glance, but she becomes more attractive the more you look at her. 
In "The Great Merchant", she plays Bai Yimei, a female doctor who is captured to treat the rebel general Li Cheng and thus forms an indissoluble bond with him. At first, she is afraid of him, but after getting along, she understands his chivalrous heart to serve the country and the people, and gradually falls in love with him. 
However, in turbulent times, the stable love she longs for is ultimately unattainable. He has too much blood on his hands, so they are destined to have no future. Just a few lines of introduction and some frames of them together are enough to imagine a touching and tragic love story. 
Xiang Hanzhi is very suitable for ancient costumes. She has a清丽 and unassuming beauty, with a hint of coldness and stubbornness in her eyes. Her crying scenes are full of brokenness, making people feel sorry for her. She is lively and has a少女感, proving that young roles should be played by young actors. 
What's more, Zhu Yawen, who plays opposite her, is 18 years older than her, but they actually have a good CP feeling. The BE aesthetics of an older general and a younger female doctor is sure to make people cry. 
Will "The Great Merchant" help her reverse her reputation and get rid of the label of "resource coffee"? Only time will tell.