Gu Suian

Biodata

Background and History

Gu Suian debuted as an actor at an early age and made numerous films in his early career. He gradually took over his family’s business and retired from entertainment three years before Chapter 58. Despite his low public profile, his fanbase continued to grow; outside financial-magazine interviews and major Gu Corporation events, he was rarely seen 58.

He and Wen Feiran protected each other during an elevator accident, which left Gu Suian with persistent night blindness 76. They later married, but Wen Feiran lost his memories of the previous three years. During their marriage, Gu Suian repeatedly tried to help Wen Feiran despite being rejected 145 183.

Appearance

Gu Suian is tall and broad-shouldered, with a commanding presence that persists even in casual clothes 75 93.

• Face: Sharp brows, bright, dark eyes, deep-set features and a defined jawline 75 89 147.
• Hands: Long, slender fingers with prominent knuckles and visible veins 75.
• Style: He wears suits for business and more relaxed clothing away from formal events; he also wears gold-rimmed glasses while working 75 146 173.

Personality

Gu Suian presents himself as mature, steady and restrained. He can conceal intense emotions behind a calm expression, though Wen Feiran occasionally glimpses a more possessive side of him 69 93.

With Wen Feiran, he is attentive and protective, often anticipating needs that Wen Feiran is reluctant to express. He also respects his choices: when Elder Zeng sought help persuading Wen Feiran to study further, Gu Suian offered support without deciding for him 149 174.

His composure can mask fear and vulnerability. He admitted that he was afraid to tell Wen Feiran about their marriage and asked him not to revisit their painful past 145. He also has a teasing side that Wen Feiran gradually comes to recognize 192.

Skills and Influence

Acting

Gu Suian was a prolific actor before retiring from the entertainment industry 58.

• During a guessing game, he immediately slipped into character to perform a clue based on one of his films 117.

Business Influence

As the inheritor of Gu Corporation, Gu Suian has influence across the entertainment industry and other sectors in which the company operates 58 70.

• After his assistant mistreated Wen Feiran, Gu Suian barred him from his sphere of influence 70.
• He later told Song Lindi that the company would terminate his contract 112.

Observation

Gu Suian notices small changes in people’s behavior and uses details to draw conclusions.

• During the castle game, he connected the bell’s pursuit of Wen Feiran and his encounter with the Wooden Man to the dead person’s vengeance, leading him to suspect Wen Feiran’s role 107.
• He quickly recognizes Wen Feiran’s discomfort or hidden needs, even when Wen Feiran says little 89 172 189.

Relationships

• Wen Feiran — Gu Suian’s legal spouse. After Wen Feiran learns of their marriage and explains his memory loss, Gu Suian promises to pursue him until he is willing to marry him again 145 146.
• Song Lindi — The grandson of Gu Suian’s friend. Although some observers assumed Gu Suian was looking after him, Gu Suian later confronted him over his treatment of Wen Feiran and announced his contract’s termination 71 112.
• Elder Zeng — Gu Suian’s uncle. Elder Zeng wanted Wen Feiran to study under him, but Gu Suian declined to pressure Wen Feiran into accepting 174 179.
• Zou Yuxing — A fellow variety-show guest who grew up hearing about Gu Suian and admires him 150.

Story Role

Reunion and the Castle Game

Gu Suian comes to a commercial shoot to find Wen Feiran and intervenes after an assistant mistreats him. He honors Wen Feiran’s wish to settle the matter privately and gives him medicated oil for his sore waist 69 70 184.

On Forward All the Way, the two discuss their elevator accident. Gu Suian says he remembers Wen Feiran, but suffers a sudden, painful reaction when Wen Feiran mentions their meeting the previous day 75 76.

During the castle game, Gu Suian comforts Wen Feiran and holds his hand in the dark. After Gu Suian is restrained by a skill card, Wen Feiran helps him drink water. Gu Suian later confines Wen Feiran to his room and reveals that he suspects his role in the game 83 88 93 103 107.

Marriage and Courtship

After overhearing Gu Suian refer to bringing his spouse home, Wen Feiran initially believes Gu Suian is married to someone else. He subsequently discovers that he is Gu Suian’s spouse 141 144. Gu Suian apologizes for concealing the truth and says he intends to court him properly 145 146 147.

Their closeness on the livestream fuels marriage rumors. Gu Suian agrees to wait until Wen Feiran adjusts before deciding how to handle public attention, and Wen Feiran moves into his apartment temporarily 167 170 172 180. Wen Feiran later gives Gu Suian a key to his own home, and they kiss beneath New Year’s fireworks 180 182.

Recovered Memories

Wen Feiran recovers memories of the pain Gu Suian endured during their earlier marriage and realizes Gu Suian had continued to protect him. After Wen Feiran develops a high fever, Gu Suian calls a doctor and brings him medicine; Wen Feiran resolves to protect him in return 183 184 185.

Later, when Wen Feiran gets lost on the grassland while looking for him, Gu Suian searches for him and wraps him in his coat after finding him 192 193.

Notable Quotes

“I plan to pursue you until you’re willing to marry me again.” 146

“Feiran, I hope that whenever you’re by my side, you’ll be happy.” 120

“Everything I own belongs to Feiran, and I won’t touch anything of Feiran’s without his permission.” 179

Trivia

• Gu Suian says he has a kitten 93.
• He claims to be allergic to milk when Wen Feiran brings him a mysterious glass during the castle game 83.
• He discreetly gives Wen Feiran easy shots in badminton, allowing him to win five consecutive points 128.