On July 28, 2019, Xiao Zhan had an extremely packed schedule, working all day filming Ten O’Clock Reading 《十点读书》 and I Want to Talk to the World 《我想和世界谈谈》, before rushing off to film People’s Daily Online Friends Chat《友聊》interview. He didn’t even have time for lunch that day.
Ten O’Clock Reading 《十点读书》is a leading cultural and lifestyle platform in China.
Xiao Zhan collaborated with Ten O’Clock Reading 《十点读书》to launch exclusive content, mainly including exclusive interview videos, topical reality shows and book sharing series.
Core Collaboration Projects
The two parties collaborated on a youth-themed reality show called “I Want to Talk to the World,” and the “Xiao Zhan Reads with You” series. In these works, Xiao Zhan shared his personal growth experiences, his insights on “waiting” and his attitude towards life.
Representative Content
Book Recommendation: Xiao Zhan highly recommended and interpreted “Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale,” combining his own experience of raising a cat (Jian Guo) to explore the meaning of companionship, loyalty, and waiting.
Personality Description: In an interview, he described his personality as “like a cat and like a dog,” quiet like a cat when alone, and lively like a dog when with friends, showcasing a gentle, polite and self-possessed side.
Behind-the-Scenes Story: During filming in 2019, Xiao Zhan went without food for an entire day due to a tight schedule, and demonstrated extremely high professionalism and consideration for others in a simple filming environment, earning him the nickname “Pillar of Strength” from the crew. The full video, behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews were originally released on the “Ten O’Clock Reading” App. Users need to search for “I want to talk to the world” or “Xiao Zhan reads with you” within the app to watch
