Following Barbie Hsu’s passing, businessman Wang Xiaofei and his mother, Zhang Lan, have faced severe criticism for allegedly exploiting the Meteor Garden star’s death to gain publicity.

On February 10, ETtoday reported that a social media account named Emmy Drama Time caused a stir by revealing why Wang Xiaofei and his mother insisted on “draining” Barbie Hsu even after her passing.

Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan Allegedly in Debt for 4.5 Billion TWD

According to this account, Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan owe a staggering 4.5 billion TWD (over 1.5 trillion VND). Moreover, they have been involved in illegal business activities, including money laundering and setting up a trust fund in Taiwan under the names of their relatives to conceal illicit financial transactions.

The Reason Behind Their Desperation

Emmy Drama Time revealed that Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan are currently drowning in debt exceeding 1.5 trillion VND.

“Why are Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan in debt for 4.5 billion TWD? The truth is that when they sold South Beauty to a private investment fund, they falsified revenue reports. After the investment fund conducted a document review, they discovered the fraud and took legal action against Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan. The court ruled that Zhang Lan must compensate the investors with 4.5 billion TWD. However, upon receiving the payment from the investors, Zhang Lan transferred the money to Taiwan and set up a trust fund under Wang Xiaofei’s name and that of her relatives. The Wang family then gradually withdrew the money from the trust, transferring it into seven different accounts to purchase real estate in New York, USA. To this day, the court is still working to recover the 4.5 billion TWD that Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan misappropriated,” the account alleged.

This revelation has shocked the Chinese public. Many netizens speculate that Wang Xiaofei’s erratic behavior after Barbie Hsu’s death was a desperate attempt to shape his image, gain sympathy, and prepare for the legal battle over inheritance and child custody against his late wife’s family. So far, Zhang Lan and Wang Xiaofei have not responded to the accusations of illegal business dealings and overwhelming debt.

Suspicions of Inheritance Manipulation

After the massive debt of Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan was exposed, netizens speculated that they might be plotting to seize Barbie Hsu’s inheritance.

Controversy Over Barbie Hsu’s Burial and Inheritance Rights

According to Sohu, Barbie Hsu’s inheritance is closely tied to Wang Xiaofei. As the biological father, he is expected to gain custody of their two children. Since the children are still minors, their inheritance will be managed by Wang Xiaofei on their behalf.

With Wang Xiaofei and his mother deeply in debt, netizens fear that they may use the children’s inheritance to repay their debts. Previously, Barbie Hsu’s husband, Koo Jun Yup, caused a stir by vowing to protect the children’s inheritance and ensure they grow up in a safe and healthy environment, free from negative influences. Many believe that the “negative influence” Koo Jun Yup referred to is none other than Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan.

Koo Jun Yup’s Stand on Protecting Barbie Hsu’s Children

Koo Jun Yup has publicly stated his determination to safeguard the inheritance of Barbie Hsu’s children from Wang Xiaofei.