Weibo.
I'm Not a Koi Fish: Ahhh, I ran into Qiao Jingjing today, and there was a handsome guy next to her. Qiao Jingjing is so beautiful in person, and the guy is super handsome too. Too bad I didn’t dare to get closer to take photos, so I didn’t get any clear shots of their faces. Are they filming nearby? But this area is really remote. I’m not a fan of Qiao Jingjing, but I’m still super excited. Pics 1-3.
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Entertainment section of a certain forum.
Title: QJJ is trending again, is her relationship about to be exposed?
Content: QJJ was spotted shopping with a man by a passerby.
Pics 1-3
There’s also a short video, but it only shows their backs, and it’s too far away.
1l: The pictures are too blurry. I just want to know who this guy is. Judging by his height and long legs, is he an actor too? Probably not a celebrity, right? No fans claiming him?
9l: No info on him at all? A newcomer? Are Qiao Jingjing’s fans about to freak out? Their idol is about to be taken advantage of.
10l: Qiao Jingjing is filming a new drama recently, right? Director Li’s movie wrapped up last month, and she just joined the new period drama. The male lead’s second role hasn’t been announced yet. Could this be the mysterious second male lead?
12l: This publicity stunt is slick. Stir up dating rumors with QJJ to gain attention, then clarify that they’re just colleagues on set. Yeah, they get everything.
15l: That’s not bad. With that height and long legs, even though the pictures are blurry and far away, his silhouette looks good too. Somehow, he gives off a great vibe.
25l: You’re overthinking it. Would someone of QJJ’s status cooperate with this kind of publicity stunt?
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113l: A newcomer, my foot… It’s been solved on Weibo. Why are you all still trying to figure out who he is? He’s the teammate from when Qiao Jingjing participated in the Honor of Kings competition—her high school classmate, a super handsome guy, a Tsinghua graduate, and now an aerospace engineer.
115l: Do you all have such good eyesight? You can’t even see his face clearly. How can you be sure it’s the same person as her classmate?
117l: For the detailed investigation process, check out the Weibo account “Is Qiao Jingjing Dating Today?”
What kind of Weibo name is that? Sounds like a matchmaking mother.
125l: I’ve brought the Weibo post over! (Pic)
Gotta say, the evidence is pretty solid. First, the height matches the height difference from the competition. Second, based on the blogger’s previous posts, she lives near XX Road. Guys, remember what her classmate does? Aerospace! And the Shanghai Aerospace Research Institute is nearby. If it weren’t for him, it’s hard to imagine why Qiao Jingjing would go to such a remote place. Plus, with clearer pictures now, comparing them to the blurry ones taken by passersby, it looks more and more like the same person.
I think it’s confirmed.
127l: Netizens these days are terrifying. Their detective skills are insane.
128l: I can relate to that investigative blogger’s Weibo ID! I’m not even a Qiao Jingjing fan, but I’ve watched that competition video like a hundred times. It’s so cool. I hope Qiao Jingjing marries him so we can see him more often. Such eye candy.
131l: Hey, upstairs, which video?
137l: Here’s the link. (Bilibili URL)
147l: The view count is kinda crazy for a competition video.
149l: Probably all the looks-obsessed fans drooling over it. Zhuge Liang is ridiculously handsome.
155l: Zhuge Liang isn’t top-tier anymore. I want to see the guy play other heroes.
180l: Seriously, can we stop talking about the game? I just want to know, will Qiao Jingjing go public with it?
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601l: The trending topic was taken down so fast.603l: The hot search is down.
610l: Hmm, so they're not planning to admit it?
623l: Qiao Jingjing's fans denied it, saying they won't acknowledge anything without an official announcement. They're classmates, so isn't it possible they just went out together?
/08
Entertainment section of a forum.
Title: Today I ran into Qiao Jingjing and her boyfriend
Content: Ran into them at a cinema, location Beijing. The guy is really tall. Qiao Jingjing was wearing a mask, and so was he—seems like matching couple masks, the cute kind. Maybe Qiao Jingjing forced him to wear it lol. I was too nervous to take clear photos, only managed some side and back shots.
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Title: Please don't jump to conclusions. This is Qiao Jingjing's classmate, not her boyfriend.
Content: I am a fan, and I'd support her if she were in a relationship, but until there's an official announcement, please don't make assumptions. Thank you everyone.
Title: Can we stop making so many posts every time there's talk about qjj dating?
Content: I see this discussed on other forums too, and it's getting really annoying.
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Entertainment section of a forum.
Title: qjj spotted again. Are paparazzi just incompetent? How many times has qjj been photographed by random people, yet paparazzi still haven't gotten anything??????
Content: As titled.
Title: Qiao Jingjing hasn't been on hot search again. I have a theory, let's discuss.
Content: Except for the first time when Qiao Jingjing and her boyfriend made it to hot search (and it was quickly removed), they've barely made it to the top since. The topics start gaining traction but then disappear. It's not due to lack of interest—forums are always buzzing about it. So why can't they stay on hot search? I've also noticed that several entertainment bloggers and journalists aren't even reposting the candid photos. My conclusion: qjj's team is definitely paying to suppress the hype. Seems effective—people around me who don't follow gossip have no idea.
So the question is, why is Qiao Jingjing's team doing this? Possible reason one: to protect the other person, since he's not in the industry and is a researcher. Reason two: Qiao Jingjing isn't fully satisfied with her current partner and doesn't see it lasting, so avoiding future complications.
Which reason do you think it is?
Title: qjj is just irrelevant now; even paparazzi aren't interested in her love life.
Content: Is it so hard for fans to admit their idol has faded? Always making excuses. No paparazzi have followed her for so long—clearly she has no news value left.
1l: My Jingjing has a new movie coming out soon, and a TV series in January. Please show some love for this fading star and give her a "sunset glow" moment. Thank you, everyone, thank you!
/03
Entertainment section of a forum.
Title: Saw Qiao Jingjing on the highway!
Content: At a rest stop on the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway! Saw Qiao Jingjing and her boyfriend. No photos. It was too cold, and I left my phone behind when I went to the restroom—totally regretting it! Look at the timing—Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year! Together! Could they be heading home together?????? Does this mean they're going public or even getting married?
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