Zhang Zhehan

Lexus

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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 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-April 2020). He is present in a photo with Zhang Zhehan and other golfers. There is 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

He was present in the yacht photos, but never provided any clarifications on behalf of Zhang Zhehan.

Activity timeline

  • April 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).

  • Supposed IG story on Dec 24, 2021

  • IG post on Jan 20, 2022

  • March 30, 2022: he posted an IG photo wearing shoes that were matched with an airport sighting of ZSJ. This post is now deleted.
  • 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 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

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Social media accounts

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/.

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