 Thereafter, she starred in romance film "Spicy Love Soup" (1997), where she won the Society Award at the Golden Phoenix Awards for her performance.In 1998, Xu and actor Li Yapeng paired up in "Cherish Our Love Forever", a story based off the life and love between a group of young college students.The television series struck a chord with young audiences and became a massive hit in China, where Xu and Li were hailed as the "Nation's Couple".