Huang Xiaoming risked his life to "save" Liu Yifei, revealing a 20-year-long "favor".

Huang Xiaoming and Liu Yifei are more than just on-screen co-stars. From "The Condor Heroes," they formed a special bond after a dangerous incident on set, a connection that has lasted for over 20 years.

In the talk show "Sparkling Universe," Huang Xiaoming unexpectedly shared a dangerous incident that occurred on the set of "The Condor Heroes" exactly two decades ago. The story not only surprised viewers but also revealed the special bond between him and Liu Yifei – a friendship forged in that life-or-death moment.

According to Huang Xiaoming, during the filming of "The Condor Heroes" at Jiuzhaigou Waterfall (Sichuan, China), the film crew had to shoot many scenes in harsh weather conditions. In one dangerous scene, Liu Yifei lost her balance, slipped, and was swept away by the strong current. The situation happened so quickly that the entire crew didn't have time to react.

At that moment, Huang Xiaoming – who played Yang Guo – didn't hesitate to jump straight into the cold water to pull Liu Yifei to shore. The actor said that he only thought about the unpredictable consequences of any delay. Thanks to his timely reaction, Liu Yifei was rescued safely before being swept further away by the current.

Following this incident, the relationship between the two actors became even closer. Not only were they excellent on-screen co-stars, but they also considered each other as comrades who had been through thick and thin together in real life. This behind-the-scenes story also contributed to making the 2006 version of "The Condor Heroes" a work that audiences have talked about for many years.

Few people know that, before officially taking on the role of Yang Guo, Huang Xiaoming went through a tumultuous casting process. At the time, the media constantly reported on the fierce competition between him and Nie Yuan for this iconic role. Huang Xiaoming himself admitted that the behind-the-scenes casting process was so complicated that it almost made him lose all hope.

After much deliberation, Huang Xiaoming was finally chosen. However, his portrayal of Yang Guo did not entirely satisfy author Jin Yong. The writer frankly commented that Huang Xiaoming's version was somewhat "over-the-top." Nevertheless, over time, this version has left its own unique mark on the audience.

Later, director Wang Jing revealed that the producers of "The Condor Heroes" initially considered Nicholas Tse for the role of Yang Guo and Zhou Xun for the role of Xiaolongnu. Zhou Xun agreed to participate, but Nicholas Tse missed out due to scheduling conflicts. This coincidence opened up an opportunity for Huang Xiaoming.

Despite facing numerous challenges during filming, the relationship between Huang Xiaoming and Liu Yifei has grown stronger in real life. The actor has publicly shared with the media that Liu Yifei is his ideal type of girl, the image of a pure and lovely "jade girl" in his eyes.

In 2017, when Huang Xiaoming was the "manager" of the show "Chinese Restaurant," he invited many close friends from the entertainment industry to participate. However, Liu Yifei's refusal of the invitation led many viewers to question the nature of their friendship. Nevertheless, the reality shows that their relationship has never faded.

In the same year, Huang Xiaoming unexpectedly appeared at the press conference for Liu Yifei's film "Two Generations of Demons," showing his support through his actions. In 2019, the two even comfortably put their arms around each other at a fashion event, with Huang Xiaoming praising his junior colleague, saying she was "still as beautiful as ever."

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