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Original Name:微博 (wēi bó)Gender:NeutralKind:OrganizationScope:Novel-specificStatus:ActiveSource:AIOccurrences:358Chapters:85
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Feature Information
Name Weibo (微博)
Type Social-media platform
Occupation / Role Primary venue for celebrity publicity, fan activity, gossip, and public-relations disputes
Status Active
First Appearance 5

Functions and Use

Feature Depicted Use Notable Examples
Posts, comments, reposts, and likes Celebrities communicate directly with followers, respond to controversies, and publicly support one another. Ye Zexi repeatedly uses blunt posts to rebut rumors, while He Jinyun often likes or comments on Ye’s updates 81 124 125.
Trending searches Viral clips, rumors, scandals, advertisements, and relationship speculation rapidly become major public events. Ye Zexi’s “rich second-generation food” meme trends for an entire day; later, relationship tags concerning Ye and He Jinyun repeatedly trend 17 149 153.
Super Topics and CP communities Fans organize around individual celebrities and pairings, circulate edits, and interpret interactions as romantic evidence. The Xi-Tang and HeXi fandoms form around Ye Zexi’s interactions with Tang Jing and He Jinyun 25 86.
Official announcements Studios, productions, brands, directors, and programs use the platform for casting news, promotional material, clarifications, and relationship announcements. Ye Zexi Studio’s launch, Bvlgari’s campaign, and The Famous General promotional posts all generate major attention 37 53 96.
Crisis management Managers and artists use posts, reposts, schedules, and photographs to counter gossip. Ye Zexi, Tang Jing, Yu Yan, and Jiang Ran use group photos and synchronized reposts to address relationship rumors 96 147.

Users and Communities

  • Ye Zexi — An infrequent but highly influential user whose casual posts regularly trigger major discussion. His reluctance to use Weibo makes his long absences a source of fan panic 81 91.
  • He Jinyun — Frequently interacts with Ye Zexi’s posts, including liking, commenting, reposting, and publicly defending him after exhausting filming schedules 81 85 182.
  • Tang Jing — Uses Weibo for public clarifications and, during a drunken emotional crisis, posts the confession “Ye Zexi, I like you,” which immediately reaches the top trending search 143 147.
  • Ye Zexi Studio — Established during Ye’s rise on Era Idol; later handles publicity and attempts to contain speculation around his relationship with He Jinyun 37 178.
  • Watermelon LeavesYe Zexi’s organized fanbase. They defend him against anti-fans, promote his projects, and closely monitor his activity for signs that he may leave the entertainment industry 39 91 93.
  • Happy Gossip Eater — A gossip account known for reliable scoops, including Ye Zexi’s lack of new commercial deals and his participation in The Food Journal 91 104.
  • HeXi CP fans — Supporters of the Ye Zexi/He Jinyun pairing. Their analysis of interactions helps turn the pairing into a major online phenomenon before the relationship becomes public 153 177 222.
  • Xi-Tang CP fans — Supporters of the Ye Zexi/Tang Jing pairing, created after the two exchange smiles on Era Idol 25 26.

Story Role / Major Events

Arc Weibo Activity Outcome
Early Era Idol Rumors that Ye Zexi joined the program solely to pursue Tang Jing spread widely, drawing hostile comments from Tang Jing’s fans 5. Ye becomes one of the show’s most discussed contestants despite initially having little public support.
Rise of the “rich second-generation” meme Ye’s family background is exposed, and his phrase “rich second-generation food” becomes a viral meme and trending topic 16 17. His wealth, humor, and candid personality turn into major parts of his public image.
Ye Zexi Studio launch Gao Shu announces Ye Zexi Studio at the height of Ye’s popularity; anti-fan Yezi’s attacks inadvertently bring more attention to the launch 37 39. Fans gain an official organization and become more confident in Ye’s long-term career prospects.
Retirement scares Ye’s posts about wanting to return home as a wealthy heir, followed by extended inactivity, convince fans he may leave entertainment 81 91. His anime-recommendation post receives tens of thousands of immediate reactions and temporarily reassures fans 91.
Airport dating rumor Gossip accounts portray a group trip for The Food Journal as a private trip for Ye Zexi and He Jinyun 124. Ye personally posts several sarcastic rebuttals before Gao Shu prepares legal action against the rumor-spreading account 124 125.
Tang Jing’s confession scandal Tang publicly confesses to Ye Zexi, then later claims the post resulted from losing a dare 143 147. Ye Zexi and He Jinyun repost Tang’s clarification almost simultaneously, presenting a united public front 147.
Handwritten-note speculation Ye posts a photograph of a note written by He Jinyun; fans identify the handwriting and push the matter onto trending searches 177. Ye Zexi Studio falsely explains that it was a fan gift, while Ye tries to conceal the note’s true source 178 179.
HeXi confirmation Ye publicly endorses the HeXi pairing while privately knowing He Jinyun is already his boyfriend 212. After their kiss is livestreamed, their relationship is officially acknowledged through Weibo activity and fan celebration 221 222.
Post-confirmation fandom activity The final episode of The Food Journal reveals that He Jinyun had been in Ye Zexi’s room during filming, making Ye, He, and Wei Bei trend together 232. Fans receive further evidence that the couple had been together long before their public announcement.
Era Idol 2 finale He Jinyun’s successful proposal to Ye Zexi causes Weibo to crash twice 264. The platform-wide disruption reflects the scale of public interest in their relationship.

Notable Weibo Posts

Poster Post / Interaction Significance
Ye Zexi “I’ve been feeling a little sad lately.” His later reply that he cannot go home to be a rich second-generation heir fuels renewed concern that he wants to quit acting 81.
Ye Zexi “Nonsense. He’s obviously very young.” A defense of He Jinyun against fans joking that they resemble father and son; the exchange intensifies HeXi speculation 125.
Ye Zexi “Look.” He posts three selfies specifically because he misses He Jinyun and wants him to see them 182.
He Jinyun “Looks good.” He immediately saves Ye’s selfies, reposts them, and publicly compliments him 182.
Ye Zexi “Exactly.” His repost supporting the claim that HeXi is sweeter than the tragic Jiangzi pairing is widely interpreted as an indirect confirmation 211 212.
He Jinyun “Change the CP name? That depends on whether the fans agree. Anyway, I spoil you, so I don’t mind.” A public declaration of affection after Ye and He’s relationship is exposed and acknowledged 222.