New coming-of-age series about a group of friends tackling the trials and tribulations of life at university is resonating across generational gaps, Xu Fan reports.

For most actresses, controlling their diets is part of their daily routine. Despite also being sensitive to her weight, actress Guan Xiaotong has figured out a "method" to ease her craving for treats.

Revealing that she is prone to be glued to her smartphone during her spare time, her favorite activity is watching internet celebrities livestreaming themselves eating.

"After an exhausting day, watching them helps me feel relaxed," Guan tells China Daily.

Recently, she has tapped into her knowledge of these internet celebrities to portray her latest character, a college student-turned beauty blogger and the protagonist in the 40-episode coming-of-age series Twenty Your Life On.