Ni Ping Scams the Elderly Yu's Only Purpose in Life An Official Caught Groping an Actor

Stage lights can conceal many things, but the death of Yu Menglom inadvertently pulled the curtain aside. A low-key actor who lived simply, never courted attention, quietly devoted himself to charity, and treated strangers with kindness suddenly became a painful contrast to what is now being exposed within the entertainment industry and the power structures behind it. Ni Ping, the so-called Big Sister of CCTV, was named by the 3.15 Consumer Rights Program for fronting a brand accused of deceptive advertising that targeted the elderly. Before the controversy could even subside, a video went viral showing a powerful insider openly touching a male artist, reigniting suspicions of power-for-favor exchanges, and bringing the name Li Aiqing into the spotlight. Are these merely isolated personal scandals, or the product of a system that has operated this way for years? Yu Menglom can no longer speak, yet his passing has become the clearest indictment of all. Join us as we delve into this story in today's program. If you find the video helpful, please remember to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below. Thank you. Yu Menglom, A Rare Kindness in Showbiz After Yu Menglom passed away, an ordinary passerby mother shared a story that quietly moved many people. She recalled once running into Yu Menglom at an airport while she was pregnant with twins. It was difficult for her to bend down and tie her shoelaces, and Yu Menglom was the one who knelt down and helped her. She remembered that he had none of the airs of a celebrity at all. On the day he left us, she said, I cried so hard I could barely breathe. Another young woman, an ordinary girl, posted a video on September 11th to remember the help Yu Menglom once gave her. She said he squatted down himself and helped her deal with two very awkward spots where she had been bitten by mosquitoes. To her, he felt gentle and warm, like the older brother next door. In that moment, she was reminded of a line she once heard, In life, we meet countless people and experience countless things. Some encounters leave a deep impression and a lasting impact. Meeting Yu Menglom was like seeing a rainbow. You only realize such beauty exists in the world once you've seen it with your own eyes. What broke netizens' hearts even more was what emerged after his death. Donation certificates showed that on September 20th and October 4th, Yu Menglom's account continued to make charitable donations in his own name. Many believe he had set up recurring donations long ago, so even his sudden passing did not interrupt his acts of kindness. In fact, he had quietly made large donations many times before. In 2021, during the Henan floods, he silently donated 500,000 yuan. In 2022, he also helped raise 103,000 yuan for a child with leukemia, never once publicizing it. In daily life, Yu Menglom didn't chase luxury brands. He wore Taobao clothes costing just over 200 yuan, and even left positive reviews for the shops. His living space was simple, too—a metal bed and a few cardboard boxes, almost bare, as if there was nothing much at home. Small, warm details, like repeatedly supporting fans so they wouldn't fall or carefully reminding them to watch their steps, revealed a kindness that seemed to run deep in his bones. Yu Menglom was someone whose inner self matched his outer image. Despite having over 20 million fans, he lived like an ordinary person. This made him truly rare in showbiz, an actor who stayed true to his nature, unlike so many stars who wear a different mask once the lights go out. Which brings us to the next shocking case involving a veteran celebrity. Has Ni Ping fallen from grace? Once hailed as the Big Sister of CCTV, a symbol of official authority and national credibility, Ni Ping has stumbled in the twilight of her career, over advertising. This time, the authorities stepped in, and Ni Ping, at last, could no longer hide behind her reputation. According to Daxizhu, on December 15, the official 315 platform on social media publicly named Ni Ping, exposing the brand Hey that she had endorsed and revealing its deceptive advertising practices that targeted the elderly. After eight years of collaboration, the scandal surrounding the brand finally exploded, and Ni Ping now appears unlikely to escape the fate of losing her good name in old age. In the investigative video released by 315, Ni Ping's image was prominently displayed on the walls of fraudulent business premises, serving as the most effective promotional face. It is well known that elderly consumers are especially vulnerable in the health products market, and unscrupulous merchants deliberately prey on this group. Once the high brand became closely associated with Ni Ping, seniors immediately let down their guard. As a result, products such as a bottle of water claimed to lower blood sugar, a bed advertised as one you could sleep your way to better health, and a pair of so-called magnetic therapy long johns, said to improve blood circulation, were hyped one after another, each more fantastical than the last, and all sold like hotcakes. The outcome was predictable. The celebrity took the endorsement fees, the merchants raked in profits, and the elderly spent their lifelong savings, some even believing they had gotten a bargain. Yet after on-site investigations by 315 reporters, all three products were found to be outright scams, with no scientific basis whatsoever. The most outrageous was the magnetic thermal underwear, which amounted to nothing more than a few magnets crudely glued on for show. Why, then, were seniors still willing to pay? A major reason was their trust in Ni Ping's face and name. This time, Ni Ping crossing the 315 red line was like being hit dead center. Every last layer of her former protective shield was torn away. Online, a fierce wave of criticism erupted. Many netizens fumed, those elderly people bought these products purely because they trusted her name. There has to be a limit to making money. How can anyone live with a conscience after scamming seniors? Others said, the elderly don't have much money to begin with. That's their lifetime savings, even money set aside for their final years. Because they trusted her, they bought these products, and the money was gone. And that's an entire lifetime of savings and old age security, destroyed by nothing more than a familiar face. Some were even more blunt. Why fake the products? Because celebrity endorsement fees are too high. The wool has to be shorn from the sheep. Without cheating, where would the profits come from? Celebrities and merchants colluding to deceive consumers is deeply unpopular. And celebrities who promote fake products are no different from fencing stolen goods. They deceive and harm the public and should be punished severely. This time, no amount of fame or fortune can save Ni Ping from the consequences of her own downward slide. This was not a momentary lapse in judgment, nor was she an innocent scapegoat. Ni Ping fits the pattern of a repeat offender, warned before, yet unwilling to change. In fact, this is far from her first controversy. As early as the Sanlu milk powder scandal, she was already implicated, having endorsed beverages linked to the Sanlu system. After such a painful lesson, one would expect restraint and reflection. But instead, money grew ever more tempting, and moral boundaries ever more blurred. At a company anniversary event, Ni Ping even openly acknowledged her close relationship with He, bluntly stating, Time and again, she acted as a guarantor for the brand, deepening the partnership, collecting endorsement fees for eight years, while turning a blind eye to its false advertising. This responsibility, no matter how one looks at it, is something Ni Ping cannot evade. What the public wants is not to see her step back onto the stage with another smile, but a responsible answer, an honest explanation for how she helped cheat the elderly out of their money. Some commentators argue that Ni Ping's downfall, viewed from another angle, is not merely a personal tragedy. She is a celebrity molded by the system, lifted onto a pedestal, and just as easily pushed into the mud in an instant. Whether this wave of censure is purely coincidental remains unclear. But not long before, at the Golden Rooster Awards in November 2025, host Ni Ping caused a seismic moment by tearing apart the entertainment industry's glossy facade live on air. Instead of polite platitudes, she openly criticized the rise of traffic-driven power, where looks and influence overshadowed genuine artistic ability. The moment peaked when she called out veteran actress Chi Peng from the audience and bitterly remarked, In a place drenched in spotlights like this, what chance is there for someone who only knows how to act? A sharp jab at how major awards often overlook those who toil quietly in favor of young, glamorous stars. She went on to say, The one who's prettier, slimmer, and more visually appealing will get more opportunities and more applause. Her sharpness and willingness to challenge unspoken rules left the entire hall stunned and impressed. Yet this latest fall from grace has shattered that image before the public eye. Adding to the intrigue are rumors linking her with Jet Li and Sammo Hung in the use of so-called rejuvenation technologies to reverse aging. How many secrets still lie hidden behind all that dazzling glamour remains anyone's guess. A powerful figure publicly harasses male celebrity. The entertainment industry's unspoken rules go even deeper. Recently, a video suspected of showing a powerful capital figure publicly harassing a male celebrity has been spreading rapidly online, once again pushing allegations of power for sex exchanges in China's entertainment industry into the spotlight. In the video, the setting appears to be a large-scale event with many stars seated below the stage. An older man, receding hairline, neatly dressed in a suit, sits extremely close to a young male artist. What shocks viewers is that this man, believed to be a high-level power broker, openly places his hand on the male artist's back and repeatedly rubs it. The physical contact is overtly suggestive and clearly crosses boundaries. Even when the male artist later stands up, apparently to go on stage to accept an award, the man's hand lingers and slides downward, showing no intention of pulling away. The artist turns, bows politely, and leaves, freezing the scene in a way that leaves viewers deeply uncomfortable. The video was posted on the Threads platform on December 29th and immediately sparked heated debate. Netizens reacted strongly. This is blatant public sexual harassment, completely unacceptable. And if he dares to be this brazen in public, imagine how dirty things must be behind the scenes. Although the identities of the two people in the video have not been officially confirmed, the uploader also shared another piece of news. Li Aiqing, former party secretary and chairman of Beijing Capital Startup Group, has been sentenced to death with a suspended reprieve. This detail inevitably led many to connect the dots with long-circulating rumors. Years ago, there were claims that Li Aiqing had inappropriate relationships with several second-tier male actors and even a few top-tier stars. However, there is currently no evidence confirming that the man in the video is Li Aiqing, and whether the two matters are directly related still requires further clarification. Li Aiqing was once known as the number one corrupt official within Beijing's state-owned enterprise system. Over many years, he successively controlled Beijing's state-owned assets investment company and capital group, holding real power over key state-owned enterprises in Beijing for 18 years. On the surface, he appeared to be a figure of immense authority and prestige. Yet beneath that polished exterior, darker secrets had been accumulating for a long time. In 2021, while serving as deputy director of the Beijing People's Congress Financial and Economic Committee, Li Aiqing was investigated and fell from power. On June 30, 2025, he was sentenced to death with a suspended reprieve, with confirmed corruption exceeding 200 million yuan, an amount that shocked the public. But compared with the staggering scale of his corruption, what disturbed society even more were the scandals surrounding his private life. The Beijing Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision publicly named Li Aiqing for engaging in power sex transactions and bluntly condemned him for seriously violating social ethics. Yet the reality went beyond the typical image people associate with such scandals. Some domestic economists later revealed that the truth was far more distorted and explicit. According to these sources, Li Aiqing had homosexual tendencies and showed a particular preference for young, handsome men. He reportedly treated pretty boys as part of his power apparatus, a kind of tradable resource. There were even claims that during investment solicitations or cooperation negotiations, he set shocking conditions. If you wanted to work with him or secure projects, you first had to provide handsome men. Young, good-looking male artists thus became sacrifices in these underground deals. For this reason, when the video allegedly showing a powerful figure harassing a male artist began circulating, many people immediately thought of Li Aiqing. In their view, this was not an isolated incident, but the product of a deeply rotten environment that had festered for years. Regardless of who the man in the video ultimately turns out to be, the incident has torn open a corner of the iceberg, showing that the controversies and suspicions surrounding China's entertainment industry are far from groundless rumors. It has also prompted netizens to once again recall the mysterious and troubling death of Yu Menglong, a name that once left the public shocked and unsettled. One netizen wrote, To become a top-tier male star in this industry, there almost has to be a lecherous old man or a powerful, lustful woman backing you. Without that, it's almost impossible to make it big. What do you think of this view? Feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you and see you next time.