At Scream Night, Landy Li and Ao Ruipeng’s chemistry became one of the most discussed highlights of the evening. What was originally a performance-centered event gradually evolved into a narrative filled with subtle emotions and unscripted connections. From the red carpet to backstage and from the stage to the audience seats, their interactions appeared unusually natural—so natural that it felt more like genuine familiarity than planned stage coordination.

On the red carpet, although the two walked with Shen Yujie, Li’s attention and body language leaned noticeably toward Ao. Their backstage photos showed even closer proximity, crossing the boundary of typical co-star interactions. During their duet of “This Love,” the emotional atmosphere was pushed to the peak. Actress Song Zu’er’s warm “auntie smile” from the audience quickly fueled speculation that she might know more than she let on.

Throughout the night, small details continued to amplify the ambiguity: Ao’s gentle tap on Li’s waist backstage, their playful retreat from the stage, and their close conversation in the audience area that left others unable to join in. Li even mentioned Ao during her acceptance speech—a move that added a hint of personal meaning beyond standard promotional remarks.

Meanwhile, the long-rumored connection between Li and Zhang Xincheng seemed to fade into silence following recent gossip about a “three-character traffic couple” breaking up. The timing of events inevitably pushed the public to draw connections: as the old rumor dwindled, a new pairing seemed to surface.

Within the industry, creating on-screen chemistry at public events is a familiar tactic. However, Li and Ao’s interactions were “more than expected,” naturally drawing deeper interpretations. Combined with Song Zu’er’s knowing smile, it added a layer of insider confirmation to the story.

Whether this is genuine affection or professional collaboration, only the two actors truly know. For the audience, this gentle ambiguity is exactly the kind of spark that keeps entertainment narratives alive. Once the lights dim and the cameras stop, the real story continues offstage—while the public waits for the next appearance, the next interaction, and the next piece of the puzzle.