In a surprising move that has captured the attention of the public and industry insiders alike, actress Liu Yifei and Yu Chengdong, Executive Director of Huawei, Chairman of Huawei’s Terminal BG, and Chairman of Huawei’s Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, have mutually followed each other on Weibo. The action has sparked widespread speculation in the market.
On March 8th afternoon, hashtags such as “Liu Yifei Huawei” and “Liu Yifei Yu Chengdong Mutual Follow” quickly climbed to the top of Weibo’s trending topics. The mutual following was discovered by netizens, who were quick to speculate about the potential collaboration or endorsement deal between Liu Yifei and Huawei.
Furthermore, Yu Chengdong posted a video on his Weibo account that day, captioning it: “Yellow roses represent freedom and bravery. Wish all women a happy holiday!” The video featured a Huangmai Rose Edition AITO M7, a smart car adorned with numerous yellow roses. Notably, Liu Yifei also liked the post, adding fuel to the speculation fire.
Last year, Liu Yifei starred in the highly anticipated TV series “The Story of Roses,” which became a viral hit across the internet. Known for her outstanding performances in classic works like “Golden Powder World” and “Chinese Paladin,” Liu Yifei has been hailed as the “Celestial Maiden.” Her portrayal of the female lead in “The Story of Roses,” an adaptation of Eileen Chang’s eponymous novel, showcased the character’s growth and transformation at different stages of her life.
With its classic original novel and a star-studded cast, “The Story of Roses” was widely anticipated and has become one of the hottest TV series of 2024. The mutual following between Liu Yifei and Yu Chengdong has only added to the excitement surrounding the actress and her latest project.
While it remains unclear what the future holds for Liu Yifei and Huawei, the mutual following has certainly captured the imagination of fans and industry watchers alike. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.