31-year-younger wife of ‘wuxia film mogul’ Zhang Jizhong forms close bond with stepdaughter

Chinese filmmaker Zhang Jizhong (in black shirt), his wife Du Xinglin, and their children. Photo from Zhang's Weibo

According to 163, Zhang Jizhong’s family was spotted by paparazzi while shopping in a supermarket. Du, who is six months pregnant and visibly showing, wore loose clothing. Standing beside his wife, Zhang Jizhong, with his white hair and robust, rosy complexion, looked healthy. Zhang Yuxin stood behind them, wearing a baseball cap.

Accompanying them were Martin, Du Xinglin’s son from a previous relationship, and the youngest child of Zhang Jizhong. Throughout the shopping trip, the family was seen laughing and chatting happily.

According to Sinchew, Zhang Yuxin, 35, has a good rapport with Du, her father’s third wife. She also has a harmonious relationship with her father and has inherited his legacy, venturing into the film and television industry and achieving significant success. In 2017, she founded a film and television company and launched several productions such as "The Journey of Flower," "Nirvana in Fire," and "iPartment 4."

Since marrying Du in 2017, Zhang Jizhong has consistently pampered her. In a previous interview, Du mentioned that he took meticulous care of her during her pregnancy when she experienced morning sickness. He accompanied her to every ultrasound appointment, observing the fetus and listening to the doctor’s explanation of the baby’s health, she said.

She added that he carefully recorded the doctor’s recommendations and would stop work immediately whenever she needed him. Du also noted that he often provided foot massages and prepared fruit for her.

Zhang Jizhong is famous for his film adaptations of classic wuxia novels by esteemed Chinese author Jin Yong, including "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "The Return of the Condor Heroes," "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber," and "The Deer and the Cauldron."

In addition to his directorial accomplishments, he has played supporting roles in several of these adaptations.

He and Du have recently gained popularity through their live streams, where they sell a variety of products.