Qiao Xin, often described as the “richest 9X beauty in Chinese showbiz”, has recently become the center of controversy regarding her real family background. Although widely recognized for her lavish lifestyle and elite education, QQ’s Nov. 17 reports suggest that much of her “heiress” image is more symbolic than real.
According to industry sources, Qiao Xin’s mother has remarried a wealthy businessman from Shanghai. They both had daughters from previous marriages and raised their children together. Qiao Xin’s stepfather also had a child with her mother, and although he has provided Qiao
“Qiao Xin grew up under her mother’s guidance to enter high society, being trained in etiquette, manners and acting to prepare her for a wealthy marriage,” QQ reports. After a reportedly unpleasant encounter with actor Yang Yang, her mother forbade her from dating anyone in the entertainment industry, instead arranging contacts through elite social events. This eventually led to his marriage to Lai Bolin, heir to a major real estate company.
According to iFeng, Lai Bolin is the second son of the president of Hongrongyuan Group in Shenzhen. Educated abroad and with an impressive career, he serves as a senior managing director in the family business and runs his own company, with a personal net worth of more than CNY 100 million. Unlike a traditional arranged union, Qiao Xin and Lai Bolin reportedly dated privately before marriage and their relationship is described as affectionate and genuine.
Qiao Xin, born in 1993, grew up in affluence. During university, he reportedly commuted in a supercar, living in a 1,200 m² Shanghai villa capable of housing a helicopter and parking more than 200 vehicles. Property prices in his neighborhood reportedly reach CNY 200,000 per square meter. The family also owns luxury villas abroad, including Canada.
In a television program, Qiao Xin described his upbringing: “My father promised to provide for me until I got married. After I got married, he would also provide for my husband.”
Despite her high-profile lifestyle, insiders point out that her reputation as “China’s richest 9X actress” or “princess of Shanghai” is partly manufactured, as her stepfather’s wealth remains outside of her inheritance. However, her marriage into the Lai family significantly elevated her social status, solidifying her position among China’s elite.
Sources: iFeng,QQ,163,Weibo
