【Epoch Times, March 11, 2025】Chinese mainland actor Zhang Linghe (original name Zhang Jiawei), who rose to fame by co-starring with Bai Lu in “Tender Dreams,” is currently starring in the mainland drama series “Love You,” which revolves around traditional Chinese medicine and has been popular among audiences. Many fans are drawn to Zhang Linghe’s warm and handsome portrayal as a TCM practitioner. To accurately portray his character, Zhang Linghe underwent training in pulse diagnosis and acupuncture. In a variety show, he amazed everyone by accurately diagnosing actress Jin Jing’s pregnancy through her pulse, a hidden secret.
Based on the novel “Loving You Is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done,” the TV drama “Love You” tells the story of the gentle male doctor He Suye (played by Zhang Linghe) and the insomniac hotel manager Shen Xifan. They meet unexpectedly through medical consultations and gradually develop feelings for each other in their daily lives. Eventually, they heal each other’s wounds and enjoy a sweet love story rich with the soothing aroma of herbal medicine.
Each episode of “Love You” focuses on a specific medicinal herb and introduces its benefits. For example, the name He Suye signifies promoting digestion, dispelling coldness, and strengthening the stomach. Apples can help relieve restlessness and promote sobriety; placing an apple by the bedside when having trouble sleeping can enhance its sedative effects. One of the most interesting elements is mint, as He Suye gifts mint candy to Shen Xifan in the drama, which can dispel external heat, complementing the nature of Chinese medicine. Mint’s refreshing essence symbolizes an everlasting love shower, a secret confession of He Suye.
Moreover, there are other herbs featured in the series such as Chinese yam for generating body fluids, mugwort for stopping bleeding, osmanthus for resolving phlegm and cough, schisandra for tonifying the kidneys, honey for promoting tissue regeneration, sandalwood for calming the liver and extinguishing excessive heat, and mulberry fruit for diuresis and swelling reduction. Viewers are captivated with the opportunity to learn medical knowledge while watching the drama.
According to Chinese media reports, Zhang Linghe, who portrayed the TCM practitioner, went to great lengths to accurately depict the role by studying pulse diagnosis and acupuncture techniques. During the filming of “Love You,” he appeared on the variety show “Let’s Deduce 2” and encountered actress Jin Jing, whose pregnancy had not yet been officially announced. On a whim, he offered to diagnose Jin Jing’s pulse, and she, amused by the playful suggestion, agreed.
Recently, Jin Jing shared on the talk show “Mao Xuewang” that when she was newly pregnant, she hadn’t revealed the news to anyone. During the show, she was lively and energetic, displaying no signs of being pregnant. Zhang Linghe’s diagnosis took her by surprise, as his smile froze upon sensing her condition, whispering, “Are you pregnant?” She responded affirmatively, leaving Zhang Linghe momentarily speechless and composed during the recording, careful not to unintentionally disclose her secret.
Amazed by the accuracy of Zhang Linghe’s diagnosis, Jin Jing revealed that she had only intended to test his skill when she allowed him to diagnose her pulse. However, she was astonished when he correctly identified her pregnancy. As “Love You” continues to air, many online users praise Zhang Linghe, with comments like “I want to make an appointment with Dr. He too” and “Dr. He really knows his stuff.”