Song Lindi

Biodata

Background

Song Lindi was raised by his grandfather while his parents lived abroad. His grandfather doted on him and was friends with Gu Suian despite their age difference 71 112.

After entering the entertainment industry, Song Lindi became known for his approachable manner and scandal-free public image. Within a year of his debut, he secured a Gu Corporation endorsement through his grandfather’s connection to Gu Suian 66 112.

Appearance

Song Lindi is handsome and presents a carefully polished appearance 66 71.

• Dimples: His two dimples are noticeable when he smiles 66.
• Eyes: He often uses expressive, aggrieved looks when seeking sympathy 87 102.

Personality

In public, Song Lindi is friendly, approachable and professionally patient. People who worked with him praised him, and he maintained a reputation for kindness and good conduct 66.

He is also attentive to screen time and appearances. After initially allying with Meng Jingxiu, he joined the attention surrounding Wen Feiran when Meng lost the spotlight 65. Song Lindi often adopts a wounded or innocent expression when challenged, while privately pressuring people he considers vulnerable 102 110 112.

Song Lindi is deeply attached to Gu Suian and repeatedly tries to win his attention. Gu Suian’s concern for Wen Feiran provokes his jealousy 94 100 112.

Relationships

• Gu Suian — Friend of Song Lindi’s grandfather and the person Song Lindi calls “Brother Gu.” Song Lindi sought his affection and used the family connection to get close to him, but Gu Suian did not reciprocate. Gu later terminated Song Lindi’s endorsement contract 71 100 112.
• Song Lindi’s grandfather — Raised and doted on him. His friendship with Gu Suian helped Song Lindi obtain his endorsement and favorable treatment 66 112.
• Wen Feiran — Fellow variety-show guest and a source of Song Lindi’s jealousy. After Wen intervened on behalf of a staff member Song had accused, their outward friendliness gave way to confrontation 100 110 111.
• Meng Jingxiu — Initially allied with Song Lindi on the variety show. Song later moved toward Wen Feiran to gain screen time when Meng lost the spotlight 62 65.
• Song Lindi’s assistant — Accused Wen Feiran in connection with a missing ring. Song initially objected to the baseless accusation, but later asked that the matter not be made public 68 69.

Story Role

Variety show and first commercial shoot

• At Meng Jingxiu’s home, Song Lindi asked to see Meng’s room, helping Meng showcase his possessions to the guests and livestream audience 62.
• During Song’s Gu Corporation commercial shoot, his assistant accused Wen Feiran after a brand-provided ring went missing. The ring was found in the assistant’s bag, and surveillance showed that Wen could not have stolen it 67 68 69 110.
• Gu Suian’s appearance at the shoot fueled speculation about a relationship with Song Lindi. Most people ultimately understood Gu to be looking after him as a junior; Gu later rebuffed Song’s attempt to draw close when he joined the variety show 71 72.

Castle game

• Song Lindi eagerly welcomed Gu Suian into the castle game as a detective. Later, he grew upset at seeing Gu with Wen Feiran and reacted angrily when an attempt to lock Wen up instead left Wen and Gu alone together 81 84 94.
• He suspected Wen Feiran because Wen repeatedly solved combination locks. Although Song had stumbled onto the truth about Wen’s game identity, the others rejected his reasoning 102 107.
• Song’s role was the witch, who could curse the person responsible for eliminating him. When police officer Su Shangting eliminated him, Song’s curse eliminated Su as well 104.
• After the game, Song joked with Wen about being the only person who had suspected him, and the two appeared to put their disagreement behind them 109.

Necklace accusation and fallout

• At a later commercial shoot, Song accused a young staff member in connection with his missing necklace. He pressured her to find it, warning that she could lose her job or be blacklisted, despite her offer to check surveillance footage 110.
• Wen Feiran interrupted by pretending to speak to Gu Suian on the phone, then helped the woman obtain footage that cleared her. When Song arrived, he offered her an assistant position; she declined 111.
• Song privately warned Wen not to meddle. Gu Suian arrived during their confrontation and announced that Gu Corporation would terminate Song’s contract and inform his grandfather 111 112.
• The staff member publicly released her account and surveillance footage. Gu Corporation confirmed the termination, and other people Song had bullied came forward with evidence, triggering a public outcry 114.