Lexus
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. Photos of his apartment look similar to the background of ZSJ guitar videos prompting the rumor that ZZH is living with him, has posted many photos supporting EHz on his personal IG account.
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. He is present in a photo with Zhang Zhehan and other golfers. His Instagram contains a wakesurfing video from October 6, 2020, that seems to contain commentary in Zhang Zhehan's voice.
Activity timeline
December 24th, 2021: a screenshot of his IG story from that date surfaced during the boyfriend rumors (see below). The story contains a vague "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.
April 2, 2022: a xnb appeared saying that Zhang Sanjian had a new boyfriend, at first naming a photographer, then Lexus. Additionally, it was claimed that some of the guitar videos 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.
May 8, 2022: he posted two IG stories from the opening of the teashop.