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Lexus (雷子), a golfer from Shenzen claiming friendship with Zhang Zhehan. Also known as lingzhilexus, Edwin Ling. He is suspected of having access to the [[Zhangzhehan_super3]] account. Lexus has posted photos supporting [[EHz·Z|EHzZ]] on his personal IG account as well as photos and videos of social gatherings that were implied to include Zhang Zhehan. | Lexus (雷子, 雷子哥), a golfer from Shenzen claiming friendship with Zhang Zhehan. Also known as lingzhilexus, Edwin Ling. He is suspected of having access to the [[Zhangzhehan_super3]] account. Lexus has posted photos supporting [[EHz·Z|EHzZ]] on his personal IG account as well as photos and videos of social gatherings that were implied to include Zhang Zhehan. | ||
He graduated from Arizona State University on a sports scholarship. | He graduated from Arizona State University on a sports scholarship. | ||
== Relationship to Zhang Zhehan== | ==Relationship to Zhang Zhehan== | ||
Lexus has likely met Zhang Zhehan in the past and played golf with him (can be dated to March- | Lexus has likely met Zhang Zhehan in the past and played golf with him (can be dated to March-May 2020). He is present in a photo with Zhang Zhehan and [[Shenzen gang|other golfers]], which he posted to his Weibo account on May 14th, 2020. This photo is now deleted. There is also a [https://www.instagram.com/reel/CGAnICAljen/ wakesurfing video on his Instagram] from October 6, 2020 with some comments in what is assumed to be Zhang Zhehan's voice. | ||
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Zzh_with_lexus.jpg|Photo of ZZH with Lexus, 2020 | Zzh_with_lexus.jpg|Photo of ZZH with Lexus, 2020 | ||
May_14,_2020_Lexus_weibo.png|Original weibo post, May 20, 2020 | |||
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==Activity timeline== | ==Activity timeline== | ||
* | *May 2020: Lexus posted a group photo with Zhang Zhehan at a golf course on his Weibo | ||
* February 2021: Lexus appeared in the yacht photos used in the girlfriend rumors. | *February 2021: Lexus appeared in the yacht photos used in the girlfriend rumors. | ||
* In December 2021 and January 2022, rumors were spread that he was helping Zhang Zhehan: photos of his apartment look similar to the background of some of the guitar videos published on the [[First official WeChat account|ZSJ Wechat account]], prompting the rumor that Zhang was living with him: | *In December 2021 and January 2022, rumors were spread that he was helping Zhang Zhehan: photos of his apartment look similar to the background of some of the guitar videos published on the [[First official WeChat account|ZSJ Wechat account]], prompting the rumor that Zhang was living with him: | ||
** December 24th, 2021: a screenshot of his IG story from that date surfaced during the boyfriend rumors (see below). The story reads "It's going to be a good day". This was later connected to the fact that Zhang Zhehan's [[police report]] was finally accepted on December 24th. | **December 24th, 2021: a screenshot of his IG story from that date surfaced during the boyfriend rumors (see below). The story reads "It's going to be a good day". This was later connected to the fact that Zhang Zhehan's [[police report]] was finally accepted on December 24th. | ||
** January 20, 2022: he posted a photo on his Instagram of his outfit for the day. It was tagged at hotel Intercontinental in Changsha. The photo was later used to tie him to [[Zhang Sanjian]] by comparing the clothing (hat, pants). | **January 20, 2022: he posted a photo on his Instagram of his outfit for the day. It was tagged at hotel Intercontinental in Changsha. The photo was later used to tie him to [[Zhang Sanjian]] by comparing the clothing (hat, pants). | ||
**March 30, 2022: he posted an IG photo wearing shoes that were matched with an airport sighting of ZSJ. This post is now deleted. | |||
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Lexus_2020_story.jpg|Supposed IG story on Dec 24, 2021 | Lexus_2020_story.jpg|Supposed IG story on Dec 24, 2021 | ||
Jan_20,_2022_@lingzhilexus.png|IG post on Jan 20, 2022 | Jan_20,_2022_@lingzhilexus.png|IG post on Jan 20, 2022 | ||
Mar_30,_2022@lingzhilexus.png|IG post on Mar 30, 2022 | |||
ZSJ_airport_unknown.jpg|Airport sighting released by [[Xie Yihua]] | |||
ZSJ_airport_unknown.jpg | |||
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*April 2, 2022: a [[xnb]] appeared saying that [[Zhang Sanjian]] had a new boyfriend, at first naming photographer 于辛辣, then Lexus. The photographer was quick to deny the rumors. Rumors spread at the same time: | *April 2, 2022: a [[xnb]] appeared saying that [[Zhang Sanjian]] had a new boyfriend, at first naming photographer 于辛辣, then Lexus. The photographer was quick to deny the rumors. Rumors spread at the same time: | ||
**Some of the guitar videos ZSJ he has been posting on his [[First official WeChat account|Weixin blog]] were taken at the boyfriend's place. A comparison appeared between the videos and Lexus' flat, highlighting the similarities. | **Some of the guitar videos ZSJ he has been posting on his [[First official WeChat account|Weixin blog]] were taken at the boyfriend's place. A comparison appeared between the videos and Lexus' flat, highlighting the similarities. | ||
**At the same time the clothing was compared to what Zhang wore at the [[airport sighting]]. | **At the same time the clothing was compared to what Zhang wore at the [[airport sighting]]. | ||
** Lexus himself suggested he had a roommate in his IG stories (date unknown). His Instagram account was private up to the date the rumors started, then was unprivated and allowed new followers immediately. | **Lexus himself suggested he had a roommate in his IG stories (date unknown). His Instagram account was private up to the date the rumors started, then was unprivated and allowed new followers immediately. | ||
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Yuxinla.jpg|于辛辣 denying the rumors | Yuxinla.jpg|于辛辣 denying the rumors | ||
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*July 18, 2022: He posted a group photo in his IG stories, then videos of himself playing the piano in an EHz.Z hat. In the group photo: [[Sui Ran]], [[Mark]], [[Billy]], [[Danny]], Zhang Sanjian, two of Lexus's friends, Lexus. | *July 18, 2022: He posted a group photo in his IG stories, then videos of himself playing the piano in an EHz.Z hat. In the group photo: [[Sui Ran]], [[Mark]], [[Billy]], [[Danny]], Zhang Sanjian, two of Lexus's friends, Lexus. | ||
*July 19, 2022: One more basketball video with Lexus appeared. | *July 19, 2022: One more basketball video with Lexus appeared. | ||
*July 20, 2022: [[Yang Huan]] compared a photo of food recently posted by Lexus with an old photo from Zhang Zhehan's IG, pointing out a similar tabletop. This was intended to encourage shipping. | |||
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Yang Huan supporting Lexus.jpg | |||
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*July 30, 2022: He posted IG stores from a karaoke spot (KTV) with Zhang Sanjian and Danny. | *July 30, 2022: He posted IG stores from a karaoke spot (KTV) with Zhang Sanjian and Danny. | ||
*August 4, 2022: he posted a karaoke video of himself singing while wearing EHz.Z merch on Douyin. | *August 4, 2022: he posted a karaoke video of himself singing while wearing EHz.Z merch on Douyin. | ||
* September 17, 2022: He livestreamed with [[Peter Deng|Peter]]. | *September 17, 2022: He livestreamed with [[Peter Deng|Peter]]. | ||
*October 31, 2022: He unfollowed the Super3 IG account. | *October 31, 2022: He unfollowed the Super3 IG account. | ||
==Suspected control of the Super3 IG account== | ==Suspected control of the Super3 IG account== | ||
[ | Since its reactivation in January 2022, the Super3 IG followed a number of accounts that would be out-of-character for Zhang Zhehan. Some of them have overlap with Lexus's follows or interests. | ||
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Kendall_IG_follow.jpg | |||
Kendall_IG_like.jpg | |||
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On July 30, 2022, the Super3 IG account responded to a fan comment in a very rude way. The wording and grammar make it sound very similar to Lexus. This was compared to how Lexus claimed he would forever support [[Xie Yihua]] in a Douyin comment just a few hours later. | |||
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Zhang_Sanjian_defending_Xie_Yihua.jpg |Super3 IG defending Xie Yihua on July 30, 2022 | |||
Lexus_defending_Xie_Yihua.jpg|Lexus defending Xie Yihua on July 31, 2022 | |||
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==Social media accounts== | ==Social media accounts== | ||
*Instagram: https://instagram.com/lingzhilexus | *Instagram: https://instagram.com/lingzhilexus | ||
*Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1705761455 | *Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1705761455 account name: Lexus0zzz | ||
*Douyin: https://v.douyin.com/2v8gNuJ account name: 凌志Lexus0z | *Douyin: https://v.douyin.com/2v8gNuJ account name: 凌志Lexus0z | ||
*XHS: http://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5a24e776e8ac2b67f680cdcf account name: 凌志Lexus | *XHS: http://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5a24e776e8ac2b67f680cdcf account name: 凌志Lexus | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia == | ||
Lexus uses the tag "short game chef" a lot. He even has it in the description of his Chinese socmed accounts. This is actually a title used by golfer Parker McLachlin, even as his website address https://www.shortgamechef.com/. | Lexus uses the tag "short game chef" a lot. He even has it in the description of his Chinese socmed accounts. This is actually a title used by golfer Parker McLachlin, even as his website address https://www.shortgamechef.com/. | ||
Revision as of 11:22, 31 December 2022
Lexus (雷子, 雷子哥), a golfer from Shenzen claiming friendship with Zhang Zhehan. Also known as lingzhilexus, Edwin Ling. He is suspected of having access to the Zhangzhehan_super3 account. Lexus has posted photos supporting EHzZ on his personal IG account as well as photos and videos of social gatherings that were implied to include Zhang Zhehan.
He graduated from Arizona State University on a sports scholarship.
Relationship to Zhang Zhehan
Lexus has likely met Zhang Zhehan in the past and played golf with him (can be dated to March-May 2020). He is present in a photo with Zhang Zhehan and other golfers, which he posted to his Weibo account on May 14th, 2020. This photo is now deleted. There is also a wakesurfing video on his Instagram from October 6, 2020 with some comments in what is assumed to be Zhang Zhehan's voice.
Photo of ZZH with Lexus, 2020
Original weibo post, May 20, 2020
He was present in the yacht photos, but never provided any clarifications on behalf of Zhang Zhehan.
Activity timeline
- May 2020: Lexus posted a group photo with Zhang Zhehan at a golf course on his Weibo
- February 2021: Lexus appeared in the yacht photos used in the girlfriend rumors.
- In December 2021 and January 2022, rumors were spread that he was helping Zhang Zhehan: photos of his apartment look similar to the background of some of the guitar videos published on the ZSJ Wechat account, prompting the rumor that Zhang was living with him:
- December 24th, 2021: a screenshot of his IG story from that date surfaced during the boyfriend rumors (see below). The story reads "It's going to be a good day". This was later connected to the fact that Zhang Zhehan's police report was finally accepted on December 24th.
- January 20, 2022: he posted a photo on his Instagram of his outfit for the day. It was tagged at hotel Intercontinental in Changsha. The photo was later used to tie him to Zhang Sanjian by comparing the clothing (hat, pants).
- March 30, 2022: he posted an IG photo wearing shoes that were matched with an airport sighting of ZSJ. This post is now deleted.
Supposed IG story on Dec 24, 2021
IG post on Jan 20, 2022
IG post on Mar 30, 2022
Airport sighting released by Xie Yihua
- April 2, 2022: a xnb appeared saying that Zhang Sanjian had a new boyfriend, at first naming photographer 于辛辣, then Lexus. The photographer was quick to deny the rumors. Rumors spread at the same time:
- Some of the guitar videos ZSJ he has been posting on his Weixin blog were taken at the boyfriend's place. A comparison appeared between the videos and Lexus' flat, highlighting the similarities.
- At the same time the clothing was compared to what Zhang wore at the airport sighting.
- Lexus himself suggested he had a roommate in his IG stories (date unknown). His Instagram account was private up to the date the rumors started, then was unprivated and allowed new followers immediately.
于辛辣 denying the rumors
Comparison of Lexus' flat to a ZSJ video
Clothing comparison
IG story about a supposed roommate
- May 8, 2022: he posted two IG stories from the opening of the teashop, one depicting the logo at the entrance, the other a short video with Kele.
- May 9, 2022: he posted an IG story clarifying that he only likes women.
- June-July 2022: multiple posts and IG stories showing off EHz.Z merch (Jun 5, 15, 18, 21; July 4)
- July 13, 2022: he posted two golf stories on his IG. The first one has a voice only a comment that is supposed to sound like Zhang Zhehan. The second shows someone walking under an umbrella in the distance, again suggesting it is supposed to be Zhang Zhehan.
- July 14-15, 2022: in his IG stories, he shared a photo and then a video from a game of football. The photo contained some familiar faces: Danny, two unnamed girls, Lexus, Zhang Sanjian, Sui Ran, and Billy.
- July 17, 2022: He posted a video of himself playing basketball with Zhang Sanjian at a Powolves basketball court.
- July 18, 2022: He posted a group photo in his IG stories, then videos of himself playing the piano in an EHz.Z hat. In the group photo: Sui Ran, Mark, Billy, Danny, Zhang Sanjian, two of Lexus's friends, Lexus.
- July 19, 2022: One more basketball video with Lexus appeared.
- July 20, 2022: Yang Huan compared a photo of food recently posted by Lexus with an old photo from Zhang Zhehan's IG, pointing out a similar tabletop. This was intended to encourage shipping.
- July 30, 2022: He posted IG stores from a karaoke spot (KTV) with Zhang Sanjian and Danny.
- August 4, 2022: he posted a karaoke video of himself singing while wearing EHz.Z merch on Douyin.
- September 17, 2022: He livestreamed with Peter.
- October 31, 2022: He unfollowed the Super3 IG account.
Suspected control of the Super3 IG account
Since its reactivation in January 2022, the Super3 IG followed a number of accounts that would be out-of-character for Zhang Zhehan. Some of them have overlap with Lexus's follows or interests.
On July 30, 2022, the Super3 IG account responded to a fan comment in a very rude way. The wording and grammar make it sound very similar to Lexus. This was compared to how Lexus claimed he would forever support Xie Yihua in a Douyin comment just a few hours later.
Super3 IG defending Xie Yihua on July 30, 2022
Lexus defending Xie Yihua on July 31, 2022
Social media accounts
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/lingzhilexus
- Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1705761455 account name: Lexus0zzz
- Douyin: https://v.douyin.com/2v8gNuJ account name: 凌志Lexus0z
- XHS: http://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5a24e776e8ac2b67f680cdcf account name: 凌志Lexus
Trivia
Lexus uses the tag "short game chef" a lot. He even has it in the description of his Chinese socmed accounts. This is actually a title used by golfer Parker McLachlin, even as his website address https://www.shortgamechef.com/.
