Li Yapeng’s 19-year-younger wife Haiha Jinxi says she’s happy despite renting and financial strain

Chinese actor Li Yapeng (L), his wife Haiha Jinxi (C) and their daughter. Photo from Li's Weibo

According to Sohu, during a livestream on Tuesday, Haiha shared that she currently lives in Beijing, balancing work with caring for her and Li’s daughter. The family recently moved from a villa to a smaller rental apartment closer to her workplace, benefiting from more affordable rent.

Haiha expressed satisfaction with their rental situation and emphasized that the long separations from her husband and living in a rented home have not affected their marriage.

"There’s no divorce between us, please don’t spread such rumors," she said, explaining that she and Li have not seen each other for six months due to his work commitments far from home.

She added that both she and Li are focused on repaying debts, working hard, and saving money. Haiha also emphasized her realistic yet positive outlook on their circumstances, candidly discussing the family’s financial challenges.

Her calm and honest attitude has earned praise from many fans. One social media user commented: "She’s beautiful, not driven by material things, emotionally stable, calm, and steady—surely her career will continue to flourish."

"She brings comfort to those around her," another said.

Another noted: "Li Yapeng is a good man, deserving of his wife’s support."

Earlier this month, Haiha revealed that she and her husband are under financial pressure due to an unpaid debt of 40 million yuan (US$5.6 million), stemming from Li’s failed real estate investment in 2015. She affirmed her commitment to supporting him through the challenges.

Haiha, 35, rose to fame after competing in the 2011 Miss World China pageant and later pursued a modeling career.

Li, 54, was once one of China’s top television stars, known for leading roles in series such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," "Laughing in the Wind," "The Singer," and "Eternal Moment." He left acting in 2011 to focus on business ventures.

The couple married in 2022. This is Li’s second marriage; he was previously married to pop diva Faye Wong from 2005 to 2013, with whom he shares a daughter, Li Yan. Wong has since rekindled her relationship with her former boyfriend, singer Nicholas Tse, 45.