[6] Xu, alongside two members of LadyBees, was selected to represent Zimei Tao Culture in the 2018 girl group survival show Produce 101 China.

However, with a total of almost 84 million votes, Xu ultimately finished the show at rank 11, solidifying her position and securing a debut spot in Rocket Girls 101.

"[9] In 2019, Xu starred as the protagonist for her first drama debut with Youku's youth web-series, Project 17: Spike, where she portrayed the role of Lin Wei.

[12][13] In January 2021, Xu terminated her contract with Asian Music Group (AMG), and established her own company, Beijing Hongtao Culture Communication Co., Ltd., as well as her own studio, Rainbow Dreamworks.

[14] Leading up to her own company establishment, Xu made her solo debut on June 18th by releasing her first extended play titled 11.

[17] Continuing her success as an actress, Xu joined as one of the lead cast of a hit drama, Twenty Your Life On for its second season.

[31] In 2022, Seventeen Light Years, a luxury low-alcohol fruit wine collaborated with Twenty Your Life On 2 and selected Xu as their brand ambassador.