Recently, the novel No More Beauties in Jingluo (《京洛再无佳人》) by Qiao Weian was announced for a screen adaptation, with filming expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. The project will be directed by Guo Jingming, known for works such as The Cloud Feather (《云之羽》) and the Tiny Times series. News of the adaptation immediately sparked buzz online—especially since the casting rumors surfaced just before Xu Kai’s ex-girlfriend controversy broke out.
According to circulating reports, Yang Chaoyue is expected to play the female lead, while Xu Kai will take on the male lead role. The story follows a couple who part ways due to differences in social status, only to reunite five years later on a film set in Hengdian. What unfolds is a classic “lovers reunited” romance, set against conflicts of family pressure, class divisions, and the struggle to balance love with ambition.
If the rumors prove true, Xu Kai will portray Zhao Pingjin, a brilliant professional in the smart vehicle industry. Born into a powerful family, he appears successful on the surface but is weighed down by family expectations and inner contradictions. Xu Kai has previously impressed audiences with similar “elite” roles, such as Han Ting in Falling Into Your Smile (《你微笑时很美》), which makes this casting seem like a natural fit.
Yang Chaoyue, meanwhile, is said to play Huang Xitang, a character who rises from a background role in Hengdian to stardom. With her striking looks and resilient personality, Yang’s own career trajectory mirrors her character’s “grassroots success” story, adding extra resonance to the role.
With a popular novel as its foundation, a high-profile director, and two top stars rumored to lead, <em data-start="2039" data-end=’2068′>No More Beauties in Jingluo certainly has the ingredients to generate buzz. Yet so far, everything remains at the level of speculation—no official confirmation has been given. And with Xu Kai’s personal scandals continuing to unfold, one has to wonder: will these controversies eventually affect casting decisions and the project’s progress?
